Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Carrom
by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT)
Up to ₹1,00,000 cash prize
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Carrom is a competition by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) for students in Grade 6 to 12. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Grade 6 to 12
Fee
Free
Duration
Held over several weeks across district, regional and state levels
Format
Both · Teams of 2
Time needed
Progresses over several weeks from district to state level for advancing players
About this opportunity
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Carrom is the carrom discipline of the state government's flagship mass-participation sports competition, organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu for students and residents across the state.
Carrom is contested as singles and doubles through a tiered structure that progresses from district to regional and then state level, in separate sections for boys and girls. For school students it is offered in the Under-19 category for those enrolled in Classes 6 to 12, alongside college, general public and government employee categories in the wider event.
Winners at each level earn cash prizes, with the state-level individual champion receiving the highest award, along with medals and participation certificates that carry weight for academic and employment purposes. The competition is part of one of India's largest state sports movements, designed to draw young people into sport and nurture talent.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 6 to 12
- Age range
- 11 to 18 years
- Location
- Tamil Nadu
Prerequisites
- Enrolled in Classes 6 to 12 in a Tamil Nadu school
- Under-19 age category as per the cycle's cut-off date
- Resident of Tamil Nadu
Open to students of Tamil Nadu in the Under-19 school category, enrolled in Classes 6 to 12, in separate boys and girls events. The wider competition also has college, general public and government employee categories.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards and recognition
Award
₹1,00,000 (state 1st)
Cash prizes are awarded at each level. At district and regional level the top three receive ₹3,000, ₹2,000 and ₹1,000. At state level the school-category individual champion receives ₹1,00,000.
Prizes
Medals for winners
Medals are awarded to winners at each level of the competition.
Certificate
Participation certificates
Participation certificates are stated to carry weight for academic and employment purposes.
Recognition
State-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Tiered district to state competition
- Singles and doubles carrom events
- State champion receives a cash prize of ₹1,00,000
Rounds & format
Played as singles and doubles in a tiered knockout that progresses from district to regional and then state level. Winners at each level advance, with cash prizes awarded at every stage and the largest awards at the state finals.
How entries are judged
Matches are decided by carrom points under standard carrom rules.
Selection process
Players advance by winning at each level, from district to regional to state; the school-category state individual champion receives the top cash award.
How to apply
- 1Register online on the Chief Minister's Trophy portal or mobile app
- 2Select the school category and the carrom discipline
- 3Enter player details and upload a photo and age or enrolment proof
- 4Compete and advance through district, regional and state levels
Fees & financial support
Fee details
The Chief Minister's Trophy is a free government mass-participation competition with no entry fee; registration is online through the official portal and mobile app.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Carrom free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Carrom?
Students in Grade 6 to 12. Children aged 11 to 18.
What will my child gain from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Carrom?
Cash prizes from district to state level, up to ₹1,00,000 for the state champion. Medals and participation certificates. Competitive pathway from district to state level. Singles and doubles carrom events for boys and girls.
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