The purpose of the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT) is to exclusively concentrate on research works relating to the classical phase of Tamil (from the early period to 600 A.D.), which addresses the vital issues of the antiquity and uniqueness of Tamil language. Those works are tabulated here:

The above “forty-one ancient Tamil Texts” belonging to the period of up to 600 A.D., have been identified to study the antiquity and uniqueness of ancient Tamils and their civilization. These classics have been specially selected for being exceptionally valuable and original compositions and not derivative or translated works. Apart from epigraphical and archaeological findings, these forty-one classics listed above are primary evidence that reflects the society, Language and culture of the ancient Tamils.