Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 · 2026
Programme schedule
Registration, the institution-level assessment, language-wise orientation sessions, conferences and cultural events.
Tentative timeline: the dates may change.
KTS 5.0 – Key dates
Registration and selection
- Up to 18 Nov 2026Last date for the registration of institutions
- 19 Nov 2026Selection of the Participating Institutions by the Nodal Institutions
- By 23 Nov 2026Thirukkural assessment of the interested students by each Participating Institution
- 24 Nov 2026Each Participating Institution nominates one student on merit through the CICT portal
Online programme
- 28 Nov 2026Inaugural function of KTS 5.0
- 12 Dec 2026Valedictory function of KTS 5.0
- All Nodal Institutions, Participating Institutions and nominated students will join online. The joining links will be shared separately.
- All participants will receive a certificate of participation from CICT.
Research and submission
- By 14 Dec 2026Academic orientation and study material from CICT
- 15 Dec 2026 – 14 Jan 2027One-month research and writing period
- By 14 Jan 2027Last date to submit the research work and reports
Upcoming
| Date | Event | Category | Language | Venue / link | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2026 | Last date for the registration of institutions; wide outreach by the Nodal Institutions | Registration | |||
| 19 Nov 2026 | Scrutiny and selection of the Participating Institutions by the Nodal Institutions, with a reserve list | Registration | |||
| 23 Nov 2026 | Last date for the assessment of interested students by each selected Participating Institution | Examination | |||
| 24 Nov 2026 | Last date for the institutions to register their selected students | Registration | |||
| 25 Nov 2026 – 05 Dec 2026 | Consolidation and verification of the nominations by the Nodal Institutions and CICT | General | |||
| 28 Nov 2026 | Inauguration of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 | General | |||
| 12 Dec 2026 | Valedictory programme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 | General | |||
| 14 Dec 2026 | Academic orientation by CICT, with access to the study material and educational videos | Orientation | |||
| 15 Dec 2026 | Commencement of the one-month research and academic engagement | Research and academic engagement | |||
| 15 Dec 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 | Research, writing and knowledge dissemination: articles/research notes and presentations at the institutions under faculty guidance | Research and academic engagement | |||
| 14 Jan 2027 | Completion of the engagement: submission of the article/research note, the activity report and the supporting records | Research and academic engagement |
Past events
| 13 Oct 2026, 11:24 AM | Nodal Institutions furnish the details of their Nodal Officer | General | |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Nodal Institutions furnish the details of their Nodal Officer | Registration | |
| 07 Oct 2026 | Issue of the circular and nationwide outreach | General |
