CCADR

The CNLU National Mediation Competition (NMC 4.0), 2026 is the flagship ADR event organised by the Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR), CNLU Patna.

The first edition of the CNLU National Mediation Competition, 2023, was inaugurated in a virtual ceremony on 21 January, 2023. The Inaugural Ceremony was graced by the Ms. Alix Povey (COO, Mediation Chambers), Mr. Param Bhamra (Founding Partner, Mediate Guru), Ms. Mahak Rathee (Founder, ADR HOC), Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. (Dr.) Faizan Mustafa, Registrar Prof. (Dr.) S.P. Singh and other faculty members. Renowned experts, such as Mr. Rama Subramanian and Ms. Vagisha, among others, adjudicated the final rounds, which concluded with a Valedictory Ceremony.

The second edition of the CNLU National Mediation Competition, 2024, was inaugurated in a virtual ceremony on 17 February 2024. The Inaugural Ceremony was graced by the Ms. Alix Povey (COO, Mediation Chambers), Mr. Param Bhamra (Founding Partner, Mediate Guru), Ms. Mahak Rathee (Founder, ADR HOC), Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. (Dr.) Faizan Mustafa, Registrar Prof. (Dr.) S.P. Singh and other faculty members. Renowned experts, such as Mr. Rama Subramanian and Ms. Vagisha, among others, adjudicated the final rounds, which concluded with a Valedictory Ceremony.

The third edition of the CNLU National Mediation Competition, 2025, was inaugurated in a virtual ceremony on 24 January 2025. The Inaugural Ceremony was attended by the esteemed Keynote Speaker Dr. Rajesh Sharma, along with distinguished Guest Speakers Mr. Param Bhamra and Ms. Mahak Rathee, Vice-Chancellor of the University Prof. (Dr.) Faizan Mustafa, Registrar Prof. (Dr.) S.P. Singh, and other faculty members. Renowned experts such as Mayank Mishra, Vikash Kumar Jha and Diwakar Maheshwari adjudicated the final rounds, which concluded with a Valedictory Ceremony.