National Crime Scene Investigation Competition 2026 | ₹50K Prize
About the Organisation
Presidency University, Bengaluru, is a NAAC ‘A’ accredited and globally recognised institution established in 2013 by the Presidency Group of Institutions. Renowned for academic excellence, research, and innovation, the University has received several prestigious recognitions, including the QS I-GAUGE Gold Rating, Best University of the Year (South)by ASSOCHAM, and consistent national rankings across disciplines.
The Presidency School of Law (PSOL), established in 2015, is a premier law institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, research, and professional ethics. PSOL consistently organises national-level academic and skill-based events to bridge the gap between legal theory and practice.
About the Criminal Law Committee
The Criminal Law Committee of the Presidency School of Law, Presidency University, is a student-led academic body dedicated to fostering critical engagement with criminal law, criminology, and the criminal justice system. The Committee focuses on combining doctrinal learning with practical exposure through innovative academic and experiential initiatives.
The Committee has previously successfully organised an Intra-School Crime Scene Investigation Competition, providing hands-on training in investigative procedures and evidence analysis. It has also conducted a National Essay Competition addressing contemporary issues in criminal law and justice.
Additionally, the Criminal Law Committee has organised conferences, workshops, and expert lectures on the New Criminal Laws, featuring prominent legal practitioners, academicians, and experts, facilitating informed discussion on legislative reforms and their real-world implications.
About the Opportunity
The National Crime Scene Investigation Competition 2026 is a first-of-its-kind experiential learning platform designed to simulate real-life criminal investigation processes. The competition immerses participants in practical investigative challenges, including crime scene assessment, evidence handling, witness examination, and preparation of investigation briefs.
Theme
Scientific and Procedural Investigation in the Criminal Justice System
The competition emphasises the integration of criminal law, forensic science, and procedural compliance, with special focus on evidence collection, chain of custody, witness examination, and application of the new criminal codes.
Eligibility
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students
- Participants must be enrolled in a recognised university or law school in India
- Team size: 3 members per team
- Prior experience in criminal law or moot courts is not mandatory
Registration Fee
₹1,500 per team
Prizes
- Winner: ₹25,000
- First Runner-Up: ₹15,000
- Best Investigation Report: ₹10,000
Important Dates
- Event Dates: 13th & 14th February 2026
- Last Date for Registration: 25th January 2026
Registration Process
- Register through the official registration link / QR code provided in the brochure
- Complete payment of the registration fee
- Submit the required team details
- Confirmation will be communicated by the organising committee
Contact
Faculty Coordinators:
- Ms. Soyonika Gogoi – Assistant Professor, PSOL
- Dr. SMD Azash – Assistant Professor (Senior Scale), PSOL
- Ms. Pallavi Chhabaria – Assistant Professor, PSOL
Student Coordinators:
- Ms. Zuha Samreen: +91 96868 75470
- Ms. Aayushi Chaudhary: +91 83103 76608
