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CHEMUN — Chennai Model United Nations
by American International School Chennai
International MUN Recognition
CHEMUN — Chennai Model United Nations is a program by American International School Chennai for students in Class 9–12, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
₹Not Specified
Duration
Three days
Format
Individual
Time needed
Full-time attendance for three days at AISC campus, Chennai.
Key Dates
- Dates
- 13 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026
American International School of Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
About This Opportunity
CHEMUN is the annual Model United Nations conference hosted by the American International School Chennai (AISC), held on the AISC campus in Taramani, Chennai. Now in its 20th year as CHEMUN XX, the conference is a THIMUN-affiliated event that brings together high school delegates from India and international schools.
Founded in 2006, CHEMUN is a three-day conference structured across 13 committees covering a broad range of UN bodies and special forums including GA3 (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural), GA4 (Special Political and Decolonization), ECOSOC, DISEC, Human Rights Council, Environment Commission, UN4MUN, Specialized Political Committee, Advisory Panel on Questions, International Court of Justice, Security Council, and Historical Security Council.
Delegates take on the roles of country representatives and engage in formal debate, lobbying, and resolution writing on contemporary global issues. CHEMUN is known for attracting international delegates, with participants from countries including Italy, Israel, and others beyond India.
As a THIMUN-affiliated conference, CHEMUN operates under THIMUN rules of procedure, providing high school students with an internationally standardised MUN experience in Chennai.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Age Range
- 14 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Open to high school students enrolled in a secondary school.
Prerequisites
- Enrolled in high school
- Interest in international relations and debate
Open to high school students from schools in India and internationally. Delegates represent assigned UN member states across 13 committees.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Beginner
Rewards & Recognition
Recognition
THIMUN-affiliated international recognition
Skills your child builds
Languages
Highlights
- THIMUN-affiliated — globally standardised MUN rules
- 20th annual edition (CHEMUN XX)
- 450+ delegates from India and internationally
- 13 committees across major UN bodies
What your child will do
- Formal debate sessions
- Lobbying and negotiation
- Resolution writing
- Committee meetings on various UN bodies
- Research on global issues and country positions
Mentors & faculty
Experienced MUN chairs and faculty advisors guide delegates throughout the conference.
How to apply
- 1Register through the official CHEMUN website at chemun.org.
- 2Submit delegate registration and school details.
- 3Pay applicable registration and delegate fees.
- 4Prepare position papers for the assigned committee before the conference.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Participation fees apply and typically vary based on whether the delegate is from an Indian school following an Indian curriculum or an international school. The fee generally covers conference registration, three lunches, snacks, water, and a social night with dinner. For schools from outside Chennai, it may also include airport/rail station pick-up/drop-off and daily transportation to the school from the hotel. Payment details are provided during the registration process, often allowing for debit/credit card payments.
Financial support
To promote accessibility and diverse participation, need-based fee waivers or scholarships may be available for delegates demonstrating financial need. Interested students or schools should inquire directly with the CHEMUN secretariat or the American International School Chennai's finance office for details on eligibility criteria and the application process for financial assistance.
Frequently asked questions
Is CHEMUN — Chennai Model United Nations free?
₹Not Specified registration
Who can participate in CHEMUN — Chennai Model United Nations?
Students in Class 9–12. children aged 14-18.
What will my child gain from CHEMUN — Chennai Model United Nations?
Participate in CHEMUN, South India's prominent THIMUN-affiliated MUN conference since 2006.. Develop public speaking, diplomacy, research, and critical thinking skills.. Engage with 450 or more delegates from India and international schools.. Debate across 13 committees and 39 topics covering major UN bodies and forums.. Experience THIMUN rules of procedure — the global standard for school MUN.. Represent a UN member state in formal diplomatic proceedings over three days..
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