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A decade of Tamil scholarship
KALANJIYAM – International Journal of Tamil Studies (களஞ்சியம் – சர்வதேச தமிழ் ஆய்வு இதழ்) completes 10 years in 2026. Since its first issue in February 2016, the journal has published 544 articles across 36 issues, by 718 authors from 6 countries.
Published by NGM College, Pollachi, Kalanjiyam is open access, double-blind peer reviewed and registered with Crossref for DOIs. For research scholars, Ph.D. candidates and faculty in Tamil studies, that decade-long record matters when a university decides which publications count.
From Pollachi to a global readership
Kalanjiyam began at Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College (Autonomous), Pollachi, run jointly by the Department of Tamil and the Department of Library and Information Science. Its aim from day one: a platform where academicians enrich Tamil language and literature through rigorous research.
The journal is bilingual by design. Articles appear in Tamil or English, while every abstract and reference list is in English. That keeps Tamil scholarship readable and citable for researchers outside Tamil Nadu. Its e-ISSN, 2456-5148, is registered with the ISSN National Centre for India.
| When | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | November 2026 regular issue (Vol. 6 No. 03) published |
| Aug 2026 | Three-part September 2026 special issue released |
| Feb 2026 | Special issue on Siddhanta values and Agapporul traditions in the Saiva Thirumurais |
| Sep 2025 | Bakthi Ilakkiyam (devotional literature) special issue |
| Dec 2024 | Volumes 1–3 confirmed as preserved in the PKP Preservation Network |
| Feb 2022 | New online volume series begins (Vol. 1 No. 01, 2022) |
| Feb 2016 | First issue published (Vol. 1 No. 01) |
Sources: journal archive, ISSN Portal record.
Kalanjiyam at 10, in numbers
Ten years on, Kalanjiyam is a steady quarterly whose citations rise every year.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Published articles | 544 |
| Issues | 36 |
| Authors | 718 |
| Author countries | 6: India (690), Sri Lanka (19), Singapore (5), China (2), New Zealand (1), Indonesia (1) |
| Google Scholar citations | 412 |
| Frequency | Quarterly: February, May, August, November |
Citations have climbed year on year: 96 in 2023, 141 in 2024 and 157 in 2025, per the journal’s Google Scholar profile. Figures as shown on the journal homepage in October 2026.
Will my university accept a paper published in Kalanjiyam?
Since February 2025, each university decides which journals it accepts — and Kalanjiyam’s practices line up with the areas UGC asks institutions to check.
UGC discontinued the UGC-CARE journal list by a public notice dated 11 February 2025, following its 584th Commission meeting on 3 October 2024. Universities and colleges now build their own journal-evaluation systems from UGC’s suggested parameters (Careers360, CASRAI). Those parameters cover the editorial board, peer review and editorial policy, publication ethics, and visibility.
| What universities check | What Kalanjiyam offers |
|---|---|
| Journal identity | e-ISSN 2456-5148, published by an autonomous college since 2016 |
| Editorial board | Named editorial team at NGM College, plus an advisory committee with Sahitya Akademi advisory member Dr. Sirpi Balasubramaniam and Tamil faculty from Bharathiar University, Alagappa University, Gandhigram Rural Institute and the Central University at Thiruvarur (editorial team) |
| Peer review and editorial policy | Double-blind peer review, with published aims and scope, review policy and review process |
| Publication ethics | Published policies on plagiarism, ethics and malpractice, retraction and withdrawal, conflict of interest, and complaints |
| Visibility | Open access under CC BY 4.0, a Crossref DOI (prefix 10.63300) on every article, and a Google Scholar profile with 412 citations |
| Preservation | Archived in the PKP Preservation Network |
Publishing for a Ph.D., CAS promotion or API score? Confirm your university’s approved-journal criteria with your supervisor or doctoral committee before you submit — the final decision is theirs.
What Kalanjiyam publishes
Kalanjiyam publishes research articles, review articles, book reviews and editorials on Tamil language, literature and culture, in Tamil or English.
Its thrust areas are the history of Tamil language and culture, folk arts, temple studies, Siddha medicine, Tamil linguistics, Tamil criticism, Tamil literature, creative writing in Tamil, Tamil literature and psychology, women in Tamil literature, eco-criticism, comparative literature, and world literature in Tamil translation (aims and scope).
Recent papers in the November 2026 issue show that range:
- Traditional ecological knowledge and heat adaptation in the Kongu region, evaluating a Tamil-language intervention for agricultural workers
- Mythological references in the Madurai Kalambakam
- The Akam tradition in Kurunthokai compared with a modern creative work
- The aesthetics of the Lord’s sacred form in Thirumangai Alvar’s Periya Thirumozhi
Across the decade, the most-used keywords are Sangam literature, Thirukkural, Tolkappiyam, Purananuru, Saiva Siddhanta and the Bhakti movement.
How to publish your research paper in Kalanjiyam
Submit online through the journal’s website; you pay a fee only after your paper is accepted.
- Read the author guidelines and check that your topic fits the scope.
- Prepare your manuscript in Tamil or English, with the abstract and references in English.
- Register and make a submission online.
- Your paper goes through double-blind peer review.
- On acceptance, pay the article processing charge: Rs. 1,500 for a regular article or Rs. 1,000 for a conference article, including 18% tax.
- Your article is published open access with its own Crossref DOI.
Rejected papers are never charged. Authors facing financial hardship can request a fee waiver at submission; requests are reviewed case by case (fee policy).
Questions? Contact Managing Editor Mr. S. Veerakannan at editorial.kalanjiyam@ngmc.org or +91 97881 75456.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kalanjiyam a peer-reviewed journal?
Yes. Every article goes through double-blind peer review before publication.
What is the ISSN of Kalanjiyam journal?
Kalanjiyam’s e-ISSN is 2456-5148, and its Crossref DOI prefix is 10.63300.
Is Kalanjiyam UGC-CARE listed?
UGC discontinued the UGC-CARE list on 11 February 2025, so it no longer decides which journals count. Universities now set their own criteria from UGC’s suggested parameters; check your institution’s list.
Can I publish in English?
Yes. Articles can be in Tamil or English, and every abstract and reference list is in English.
How much does it cost to publish in Kalanjiyam?
Rs. 1,500 for a regular article and Rs. 1,000 for a conference article, including tax, paid only after acceptance.
How often is Kalanjiyam published?
Quarterly, in February, May, August and November, with special issues in between.
Who publishes Kalanjiyam?
The Department of Tamil and the Department of Library and Information Science, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College (Autonomous), Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Be part of Kalanjiyam’s next decade
Ten years and 544 articles on, Kalanjiyam remains a home for serious Tamil research, from Sangam poetry to climate adaptation in the Kongu region. Thank you to every author, reviewer and advisory committee member who built this decade.
Submissions are open for upcoming issues. Submit your manuscript, read the current issue or browse ten years of the archive.
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Before you publish
- Confirm the founding year: the journal site says 2014, 2015 and a first issue in February 2016 in different places.
- Name specific universities only if you hold written confirmation that they accept Kalanjiyam papers.
- Add the Government of Tamil Nadu Best Journal Award in Tamil only with its year and a source; the About page claims it, but I could not verify it.
- Link to ngmtamil.in, not kalanjiyam.in, which currently shows a garment manufacturer’s website.