NMIMS School of Law, Bengaluru Successfully Hosted Solaris 3.0 from 12–14 February 2026

Bengaluru, February 18, 2026: NMIMS School of Law, Bengaluru successfully hosted Solaris 3.0, its flagship annual Law Fest, from 12th to 14th February, at its Bengaluru campus. Now in its third edition, Solaris has firmly established itself as a premier student-led event attracting over 650 enthusiastic participants from institutions across the country.
Spanning across three days, the festival offered a prize pool of up to ₹1 lakh and seamlessly blended academic excellence with creativity, competition, and collaboration. The event stood as a testament to the institution’s commitment to holistic and experiential legal education.
The academic segment featured a distinguished lineup of competitions, such as the Mediation Competition, the Asian Parliamentary Debate Competition, Scriptivox 2.0 (Article Writing Competition), and the Crime Scene Investigation 2nd Chapter. These intellectually rigorous events tested participants’ practical legal competencies in negotiation, advocacy, research, drafting, strategy, and analytical reasoning, simulating real-world legal challenges in a competitive environment.
Beyond academics, Solaris 3.0 transformed the campus into a vibrant hub of artistic and athletic expression. Jashn-e-Junoon, the two-day cultural extravaganza, showcased electrifying Solo and Group Dance performances, melodious Solo and Group Singing competitions, an exhilarating Battle of the Bands, and an imaginative Short Filmmaking competition. The cultural fest highlighted the creativity, talent, and collaborative spirit of students from diverse institutions.
Marking a significant milestone in the fest was the inter-university sports tournament, Parakram, which infused the campus with high-energy sporting action and spirited competition. The tournament featured thrilling matches in volleyball, throwball, table tennis, cricket, and football, fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and intercollegiate camaraderie.
Adding depth and social consciousness to the celebrations, Voices of Change, the Nukkad Natak competition, featured powerful and thought-provoking street performances centred on pressing and socially relevant themes, encouraging dialogue and awareness through impactful storytelling.
The inaugural ceremony, held on 12th February, was graced by Justice Sri Raghavendra Shettigar, Senior Civil Judge and General Secretary of the Karnataka State Judicial Officers' Association, as the Chief Guest. With over two decades of distinguished service in the judiciary and public legal administration, he headed the Legal Cell as the Ex-Officio Deputy Secretary to the Government of Karnataka, lending gravitas and inspiration to the occasion.
Solaris 3.0 underscored NMIMS School of Law, Bengaluru’s enduring commitment to nurturing well-rounded legal professionals by providing a multidimensional platform that extended far beyond the classroom.