Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 registration has begun, with applications invited for the fifth edition of the cultural and educational exchange programme scheduled from November 28 to December 12, 2026. Interested candidates can register through the official website, kashitamil.iitm.ac.in. The last date to submit applications is November 13, 2026.
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the registration portal on October 22, according to the Ministry of Education’s announcement on the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The programme aims to strengthen the historical, cultural and educational connections between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, two prominent centres of learning in India.
Applications are invited under seven categories including students, teachers,
writers and media professionals, agriculture and allied sectors, professionals and artisans, women, and spiritual leaders.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0: Theme and Dates
The theme of this year’s edition is “Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen”, which translates to “Let’s Learn Thirukkural”. The programme seeks to introduce the ethical and moral teachings of the classical Tamil text Thirukkural to young people and learners across the country.
According to the Ministry of Education, around 1,400 participants from Tamil Nadu will take part in the programme. They will be divided into seven groups of approximately 200 participants each. The itinerary will include an eight-day journey comprising four days of travel and four days of visits and structured activities in Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya.
The registration deadline is November 13, 2026, while the programme is scheduled to run from November 28 to December 12, 2026.
The programme is organised by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with IIT Madras, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), the Uttar Pradesh government and other government departments and ministries.
Student Engagement Across 1,000 Institutions
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 will also include a nationwide student engagement initiative involving 1,000 higher education institutions. The initiative aims to encourage students from different academic disciplines and linguistic backgrounds to explore the teachings of the Thirukkural.
Educational activities will include structured study, research and campus-based programmes. Experts from Tamil Nadu are also expected to visit schools and colleges in Varanasi for interactive sessions and quizzes. The National Book Trust, in collaboration with Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya, will organise activities focused on reading habits, storytelling and creative learning.
Interested applicants can visit the official Kashi Tamil Sangamam portal to access registration information and submit their applications. Candidates should check the eligibility requirements and applicable instructions for their respective categories before applying.
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