Theme
Public Conscience
Literature as a catalyst for civic thought, social empathy, and national imagination.
SRM Lit Fest 3.0
About the Lit Fest
“Stories Shape Society”
SRM Lit Fest 3.0 — SAHITYA 2026 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.
Scale
National Platform
A curated forum where students and literary voices across India can engage and perform.
Experience
Two-Phase Journey
Pre-event competitions lead into two days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and culture.