What are cultural activities? Are they compulsory? How can I join?
Introduction
Cultural activities at IIT Madras encompass a wide range of clubs, organisations, events and initiatives that celebrate creative expression. These activities are not compulsory for students but are encouraged as they provide avenues for personal growth, creativity, and social interaction beyond academic pursuits. Cultural Activities in IIT Madras generally encompass two organisations - Sangam & Saarang.
Sangam
Sangam is the official cultural body of IIT Madras. Housed within it are 16 different clubs that cater to the wide variety of interest areas of our student community.
- Drama Club
- Music Club
- Choreography Club
- Fine Arts Club
- Comedy Club
- Oratory Club
- E-Sports Club
- Informal Club
- Word Games Club
- Media Club
- Writing Club
- Quiz Club
- Design & VFX Club
- Fashion Club
- Culinary Club
- Classical Arts Club
These clubs organise and manage events of their category all around the year, and they also participate in competitions, representing IIT Madras. You can join in as an organising member - Convenor/Coordinator/Deputy Coordinator, or you can join as a Contingent member to participate in competitions.
Saarang
Saarang, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras is the largest student-run festival in India and the second oldest college festival in India. There are a total of eleven verticals in Saarang:
- Sponsorship & PR
- Professional Shows
- Finance
- Facilities & Requirements
- Marketing & Sales
- Media, Ambience & Design
- Safety and Security
- Publicity and Hospitality
- Quality Management System
- Development Operations
- Events - Encompasses all Sangam clubs, and is managed by Sangam teams during Saarang.
Selections for Contingent or Managerial positions for each of these clubs/verticals are held. In order to join as an organising member, you might have to go through an application process and/or an interview. Contingent selections are done separately.
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