Kalai Saaral 2026, the 39th Inter‑University National Youth Festival (UNIFEST), hosted by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, brought together the finest student talent from across India. Organized under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the festival is one of the nation’s most prestigious cultural gatherings.
We are delighted to share a remarkable achievement by the students of Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence (SSSUHE). After delivering an exceptional performance at the State and Zonal levels, our students have now excelled on the National stage—bringing immense pride and honor to the University.
Competing among students from 142 universities across eight zones, our participants embodied discipline, consistency, and the pursuit of excellence at the 39th AIU National Youth Festival in Chennai.
Event Overview
Dates: 10th – 14th March 2026
Venue: Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Participation: Students from 142 universities across India
Inauguration: Formally inaugurated on March 10 by Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak, President, AIU
Competition Categories
The festival featured 28 cultural events across five major categories:
Music: Classical vocal solo, group songs (Indian/Western), and more
Dance: Folk/tribal dance, classical dance
Theatre: One‑act plays, skits, mime
Literary Arts: Debate, elocution, quiz
Fine Arts: Painting, poster making, clay modelling
Our National Award Winners
🥇 Sai Vamshi – 1st Place: Western Instrumental Solo
🥈 Jeevan Sai – 2nd Place: Classical Vocal Solo
🥈 Jeevan Sai & Sai Harikesh – 2nd Place: English Debate
May 12th, 2025
