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திருமதி சகுந்தலா அம்மாள் நினைவு கலை மற்றும் இலக்கியப் போட்டிகள் – 2026

தத்துவத்தின் ஊற்றே தாய்மொழி

S.A. College of Arts and Science, Department of Tamil proudly organizes the Thirumathi Sakunthala Ammal Memorial Art & Literary Competitions 2026 — featuring Tamil speech, singing and dance competitions for school students. Registration is FREE. Entry fee: Nil.

Friday, 9 October 2026
SACAS CAMPUS, Chennai
6 Competition Tracks
திருமதி சகுந்தலா அம்மாள் நினைவு கலை மற்றும் இலக்கியப் போட்டிகள் – 2026 Poster
Highlights & Takeaways

Why Participate?

Highlights of the Sakunthala Ammal Memorial Competitions

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Celebrate the richness of the Tamil language and culture

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Compete for attractive cash prizes across six tracks

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Platform for school students to showcase literary and artistic talent

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Encourages patriotic and folk-art performances

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FREE registration for all participants

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Certificates for all participants

Competitions

Competitions Overview

Six competitions across speech, singing and dance

Speech – Junior

Tamil speech for Classes 6–8 (3 minutes per participant).

3 Topics · Time: 3 mins

Speech – Senior

Tamil speech for Classes 9–12 (4 minutes per participant).

3 Topics · Time: 4 mins

Singing – Junior

Tamil solo singing for Classes 6–8. Nattupura Isai or Desiya Bakthi.

4 mins incl. intro

Singing – Senior

Tamil solo singing for Classes 9–12. Nattupura Isai or Desiya Bakthi.

5 mins incl. intro

Dance Team 1

Tamil group dance (1–6 dancers per team). Film songs are not permitted.

Team of 1–6 · 5 mins

Dance Team 2

Second dance slot for another troupe from the same school.

Team of 1–6 · 5 mins

Rules & Guidelines

Rules & Guidelines

General instructions for all participants

1Participation is FREE; registration closes on 30-09-2026.
2Each school may send up to 2 students per speech / singing track.
3Dance teams may have 1–6 dancers; film songs are strictly not allowed.
4Participants must report at the venue 30 minutes before their slot.
5School ID card must be produced at the venue.
6Selection of judges is final and binding.
Prizes & Awards

Prizes

Attractive cash prizes for every track

1st Prize₹5,000
2nd Prize₹3,000
3rd Prize₹2,000
Key Dates

Important Dates

Registration Opens01-09-2026
Registration Closes30-09-2026
Competition Day09-10-2026 (Friday)
VenueSACAS Campus, Chennai
Select TrackCompetition Stages

Choose your track below to inspect guidelines, requirements, and register directly.

6 Tracks
Track 01
Solo (1 Person)Free Entry

Speech – Junior (தமிழ்ப் பேச்சு – ஜூனியர்)

Tamil speech competition for students of Classes 6–8. Topics announced by the Tamil Department.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Preview Theatre
SA-01
Track 02
Solo (1 Person)Free Entry

Speech – Senior (தமிழ்ப் பேச்சு – சீனியர்)

Tamil speech competition for students of Classes 9–12. Topics announced by the Tamil Department.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Preview Theatre
SA-02
Track 03
Solo (1 Person)Free Entry

Singing – Junior (தமிழ் இசை – ஜூனியர்)

Tamil solo singing competition for students of Classes 6–8 (Nattupura Isai / Desiya Bakthi).

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Seminar Hall
SA-03
Track 04
Solo (1 Person)Free Entry

Singing – Senior (தமிழ் இசை – சீனியர்)

Tamil solo singing competition for students of Classes 9–12 (Nattupura Isai / Desiya Bakthi).

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Seminar Hall
SA-04
Track 05On Stage
Team of 1-6Free Entry

Dance Team 1 (நடனக் குழு 1)

Tamil dance team competition (Groups of students; film songs are not permitted).

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Main Stage
SA-05
Track 06On Stage
Team of 1-6Free Entry

Dance Team 2 (நடனக் குழு 2)

Second Tamil dance team slot — allows the school to enter a second dance troupe (film songs not permitted).

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Main Stage
SA-06
Edition Concluded

Event Concluded

Registrations for this edition are officially closed.

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General Guidelines
Exclusively open to registered school students of standard 9th to 12th.
Valid School ID card or institutional authorization letter is mandatory.
Cryptographic QR entry pass must be scanned at the campus entry gates.
Decisions of the official jury and evaluation committee are final.
Event Coordinators

For registration queries and topic clarifications

முனைவர் ச. ஸ்டாலின் சத்தியா
Head, Department of Tamil
Department of Tamil
S.A. College of Arts and Science