YDFMUN 2026
Diplomacy for a Fractured World
A generation inherits the institutions it is willing to rebuild. The 2026 edition examines multilateral cooperation under strain — climate displacement, contested technology governance, and the widening gap between global rules and regional realities.
Edition
YDFMUN 2026
Dates
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Venue
Anand Niketan School Bhadaj
Location
Gujarat, India
Until the opening ceremony
Why Attend
What separates this conference from the rest.
Committees researched to a professional standard
Every agenda is developed with academic advisers and published with a full background guide. You will not be improvising from a Wikipedia summary.
Chairs who adjudicate, not perform
Executive boards are selected for substantive knowledge and trained in consistent adjudication. Awards follow the debate, not the volume.
A genuinely international floor
Delegates arrive from partner institutions across multiple regions. The perspectives in the room are not all drawn from one city.
Preparation, not just performance
Pre-conference workshops cover rules of procedure, position papers, negotiation and resolution drafting — included for every delegate.
Practitioners in the building
Keynotes and sessions are delivered by people who work in diplomacy, policy and international organisations, with time set aside for delegates to ask real questions.
Recognition that travels
Verified digital certificates with unique IDs, plus an alumni network that continues past the closing ceremony.
Delegate places
Committees
Countries represented
Places remaining
The Delegate Experience
From application to alumni.
Apply
Submit your application with committee and country preferences. Rolling review.
Allocation
Receive your committee and country. Background guides open immediately.
Prepare
Research, draft your position paper, and attend the preparatory workshops.
Debate
Three days of formal session, caucusing, negotiation and resolution drafting.
Recognition
Awards, verified certificates and entry into the YDF alumni network.
Committees
Twelve rooms.
Awards
Recognition that reflects the debate.
Awards are adjudicated by the executive board against published criteria: quality of research, diplomatic conduct, contribution to consensus and clarity of argument.
Best Delegate
The strongest overall performance in committee.
High Commendation
Consistently excellent research and diplomacy.
Special Mention
Notable contribution to the committee’s work.
Best Position Paper
The most rigorous pre-conference research submission.
Secretariat
Who runs it.
AAYUSH PATEL
FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
SHAURYA PRAJAPATI
CORE MEMBER
HARSH GORKHA
CORE MEMBER
OM PATEL
CORE MEMBER
Questions
Before you apply.
Who can apply to attend?
Delegate applications are open to students and early-career participants aged 13 to 25. You do not need previous Model UN experience — several committees are designed specifically for first-time delegates.
How do I apply?
Create an account, then complete the seven-step application form. Your progress saves automatically at every step, so you can return and finish later. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Can my school register as a group?
Yes. Use the delegation registration form to register your whole institution in one submission. The team leader can then manage the delegate roster from the team portal until allocations are made.
When is the application deadline?
Applications close on 20 October 2026, or earlier if the conference reaches capacity. Committees fill at different rates, so applying early improves your chance of a preferred allocation.
What does it cost?
The individual delegate fee is ₹2,500. Institutional delegations pay ₹2,200 per delegate. The fee covers all sessions, materials, lunches and refreshments across the three days, plus your certificate.
When do I pay?
Payment is requested only after your application is accepted. You will receive instructions by email, and the details also appear in your applicant portal. Your place is confirmed once payment is verified.