About the Lit Fest

SAHITYA 2026 — SRM Lit Fest 3.0 is a national-level literary festival organised by the Department of Language, Culture and Society, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Kattankulathur.

Our theme this year is “Language, Culture, and the Idea of India: Literature as Public Conscience in the Journey towards Viksit Bharat.” We bring together writers, poets, scholars, and literature enthusiasts to celebrate the power of words in shaping our society and nation.

The festival features pre-event competitions on 24 February 2026, followed by the main event on 17–18 March 2026, with keynote sessions, panel discussions, workshops, cultural performances, and more.