The PG and Research Department of English, Sacred Heart College organized the State Level Inter-collegiate Competition ELLITES 2023 on 29^th September, 2023. The inauguration started at 10.00 am in Kamarajar Arangam with a prayer song and lighting of the lamp. Ms. J. Mary Jenif, Head (UG), Dept. of English (Shift-II) welcomed the gathering. Rev. Dr. Praveen Peter, the Rector and Secretary gave the inaugural address followed by the felicitation address by Mrs. S. Savitha, Vice Principal Academics (Shift – II). The competitions, which included on stage, off stage and online events were held simultaneously in different venues. The competitions were Block & Tackle, Compose and Sing, Lit-Quiz, Cross Over, Ship wreck as on-stage events. The off-stage events are Poetry & Short Story writing, Palette of words, Lit-Ad and Street Play. Crunch Logue and Caption Contest as on-line events, totally 12 competitions were conducted. As students from various colleges showcased their talents, the event became more remarkable. The valedictory function started at 4:30 pm with Rev. Dr. Samson Shanmugam, Vice Principal Administration presiding the occasion and delivered the valedictory address. The valedictory address was succeeded by felicitations by Rev. Fr. Mathew and Mr. Praveen, the CEO of IAC academy. Rev. Dr. K.A. Maria Arokiaraj, Additional Principal, announced the title winner of ELLITES 2023. Islamiah College for Women, Vaniyambadi, lifted the Fr. P.M. Thomas & IAC Academy Championship Rolling Trophy. Mr. U. Kamesh, Association President of the department proposed the vote of thanks.  About 145 students from 8 colleges participated in the competitions. Certificate and cash prizes were given to the winners.