What documents should I bring to a MUN conference?

Bring your delegate badge/credential letter, a printed copy of your position paper, the background guide (printed or digital), your country matrix or research notes, a printed copy of key UN resolutions you plan to reference, and any pre-written speech notes.

What stationery do I need for MUN?

Bring blue or black pens (multiple — pens run out), a notepad or lined paper for working paper drafts and chit writing, highlighters for your research notes, and a folder or binder to keep documents organised. Post-it notes are useful for flagging your background guide.

Can I use my phone during MUN committee?

Policies vary by conference. Most conferences allow phones for research purposes but discourage social media use during committee. Check your conference rules. At Delhi MUN, delegates may use phones for research. Avoid using them visibly during speeches.

Delhi MUN 2026 · Delegate Guide

MUN Conference
Checklist

The complete MUN conference checklist for Indian students — covering everything from one week before to post-conference follow-up. Never walk into a committee underprepared again. This guide is tailored for delegates at Delhi MUN and conferences across India.

By Harsh Malhotra · Updated May 2026

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The Full Checklist

Your MUN Conference Checklist

One Week Before — Research & Writing

Read the background guide fully at least once
Identify your country's position on all agenda sub-topics
Complete your country matrix (allies, opponents, neutrals)
Find and note 3–5 key UN resolutions relevant to your agenda
Write your position paper and have it reviewed
Prepare your GSL speech (60 or 90 seconds)
Research the delegate's committee format (UNA-USA or AIPPM?)
Read the relevant Rules of Procedure guide

One Day Before — Documents & Printing

Print your position paper (2 copies minimum)
Print the background guide or download it to your device
Print your country matrix and key research notes
Print your GSL speech in bullet point format
Confirm your delegate badge / registration confirmation
Check your formal clothes — clean, ironed, and complete
Charge your phone and laptop/tablet
Know the venue address and how to get there

Morning of the Conference

Wake up 30 minutes earlier than you think you need
Full formal attire — check your shoes and accessories
Eat a proper breakfast — conference days are long
Pack your bag using the list below
Review your GSL speech one final time
Arrive at least 15 minutes before registration opens
Collect your badge and find your committee room

What to Pack in Your Bag

Printed position paper + background guide
Country matrix and research notes
Blue/black pens (at least 3) + pencil
Notepad or A4 paper for working paper drafts
Highlighters (2–3 colours)
Water bottle — you will be talking all day
Snacks (energy bar, nuts — conferences have limited breaks)
Phone charger / power bank
Delegate badge / credential letter
Backup formal top or tie (if prone to spills)

During Committee

Digital Tools to Use During MUN

Google Docs

Real-time working paper drafting with your bloc. Share the link during unmod.

WhatsApp Group

Quick bloc communication. Create a group with your allies on Day 1.

UN Digital Library

Look up specific resolutions on the spot when citing precedent in a speech.

Voice Memos / Notes App

Record quick strategy thoughts between sessions so you do not forget them.

After the Conference

Post-Conference Checklist

Connect with delegates you met on LinkedIn or Instagram
Follow up with your EB if you want feedback on your performance
Note 3 things you did well and 3 things to improve
Save your position paper and speeches for future reference
Research the next MUN you want to attend
Share your experience with your school MUN society
Register for Delhi MUN 2026 if you have not already

Avoid These

Common Delegate Mistakes

✗ Not printing your position paper

Always bring two printed copies — one to submit to the EB, one to reference during debate. Digital-only delegates get caught out when the venue has no printing.

✗ Forgetting your placard or credential letter

Without your credential letter or delegate badge, you may not be allowed into the conference hall. Pack it the night before, not the morning of.

✗ Wearing the wrong dress code

Executive Boards do deduct marks for dress code violations. Check your conference's specific rules — Western formal and Indian ethnic formal are usually both accepted, but sneakers are not.

✗ Arriving with no research notes

Your country's positions, key allies, and at least one clause idea should be written down before you walk in. Memory alone fails under conference pressure.

✗ Running out of pens

Chit-writing and working paper drafting require multiple pens. Bring at least three — pens disappear fast in unmod caucuses.

✗ No contingency for a dead phone

Bring a power bank. If you rely on your phone for research and it dies mid-session, you are effectively unprepared for the rest of the day.

Frequently Asked

FAQ

What documents should I bring to a MUN conference?: Bring your delegate badge/credential letter, a printed position paper, the background guide, your country matrix, printed key UN resolutions you plan to reference, and any pre-written speech notes.
What stationery do I need for MUN?: Bring blue or black pens (multiple), a notepad for working paper drafts and chit writing, highlighters for your background guide, and a folder to keep documents organised. Post-its are useful for flagging sections.
Can I use my phone during MUN committee?: Policies vary by conference. Most allow phones for research but discourage social media. At Delhi MUN, delegates may use phones for research — but avoid them visibly during speeches.
Do I need to print my position paper?: Yes — always bring a printed copy. Many conferences require you to submit it to the EB at the start of the first session. Having a physical copy also lets you reference it without looking at a screen.

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