NationalWednesday, 4 November 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0: 1,500 participants, 1,000 college students and ₹10,000 fellowships announced
The 5th Kashi Tamil Sangamam will be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026, with 1,500 participants and 1,000 college students selected for Thirukkural-related research.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In November 2026, the 5th Kashi Tamil Sangamam preview event was held at IIT Madras in Chennai, and the programme is scheduled from 28 November to 12 December 2026 under the Union Ministry of Education.
Key specifics
- The event is being organised by IIT Madras with the Union Ministry of Education.
- Its 2026 theme is “Thirukkural Payilvom” (திருக்குறள் பயில்வோம்).
- About 1,500 participants will be taken to Kashi from multiple groups, including students, teachers, artists and entrepreneurs.
- 1,000 college students across India will be selected for Thirukkural-related research essays.
- Each selected student will receive a ₹10,000 fellowship, and the online registration began on 15 October with 13 November as the last date.
Exam lens
Question type: scheme-event match and factual recall, IIT Madras, 28 November–12 December 2026, 1,500 participants, 1,000 students, ₹10,000 fellowship, Kashi and Prayagraj. TNPSC may ask which programme strengthens Tamil–Kashi cultural links.