GKM College Of Engineering And Technology
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Nearest Airport
- Nearest Airport: The primary air terminal serving the region is Chennai International Airport (MAA) at Tirusulam, located roughly 16 to 18 km north along the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST Road / NH 45). Outstation candidates flying in can reach the campus by taking a direct cab or taking a Chennai Suburban train from Tirusulam Railway Station down to Perungalathur or Tambaram.
- How to Reach: From Chennai Airport, book a private cab directly via GST Road and Tambaram Eastern Bypass Road to Alappakkam/Perungalathur. Alternatively, board a suburban train at Tirusulam Railway Station (opposite airport exit) heading toward Tambaram/Chengalpattu, alight at Tambaram or Perungalathur station, and switch to a local bus or auto.
- Estimated Fare: A private cab directly from Chennai International Airport to the campus costs around ₹500 to ₹800. Taking a suburban train and local bus keeps total travel expenses under ₹40 per passenger.
Railway Station
- Main and Nearest Railway Stations: The nearest suburban railway stations are Perungalathur Railway Station (approx. 4 to 5 km away) and Vandalur Railway Station (approx. 5 to 6 km away). The main broad-gauge railway terminal for long-distance express trains is Tambaram Railway Station (TBM), located approximately 7 to 8 km north. Chennai Central (MAS) is about 34 km north.
- How to Reach: Exit at Tambaram Railway Station or Perungalathur Railway Station. Step out to the local bus stop/auto stand and take a local bus or auto-rickshaw traveling via Tambaram Eastern Bypass Road to G.K.M. Nagar, Perungalathur.
- Estimated Fare: A local MTC bus ticket from Tambaram/Perungalathur station to the college costs ₹10 to ₹20. A private auto-rickshaw directly from Tambaram Railway Station costs roughly ₹150 to ₹250.
Metro Station
- Nearest Metro Station: The nearest operational metro terminal is Airport Metro Station (Blue Line), located about 16 to 17 km north.
- How to Reach: Alight at Airport Metro Station, walk to Tirusulam Railway Station via the pedestrian subway, board a southern suburban train heading toward Tambaram/Chengalpattu, get off at Perungalathur or Tambaram station, and take a local bus or auto directly to the venue.
- Estimated Fare: Metro fare costs up to ₹50, while the connecting suburban train and bus/auto ride costs around ₹20 to ₹150.
Bus Connectivity
- Main and Local Bus Stand: The major regional transit hubs are the Tambaram Sanatorium Bus Stand / MEPZ and Tambaram West Bus Stand, located about 7 to 9 km north. Kilambakkam Bus Terminus (KCBT) is situated roughly 8 to 10 km south. For local drops, the New Perungalathur Bus Stop or Alappakkam / GKM College Stop serves as the immediate neighborhood drop point.
- Bus Routes: MTC city buses continuously connect Tambaram, Perungalathur, Vandalur, and Alappakkam. Board MTC bus routes running toward Perungalathur or Alappakkam (such as 70V, 170C, 500 series, or local mini-buses) from Tambaram Bus Stand, get off at New Perungalathur / Alappakkam junction, and take a short 3-minute auto ride to the campus.
- Estimated Fare: Boarding a local MTC bus or taking a shared auto seat from Tambaram or Perungalathur to the college gate costs around ₹10 to ₹25 per seat.
Local Taxi / Auto
- Taxi / Auto Availability: App-based cab and auto aggregators (such as Uber, Ola, and Rapido) operate actively across Tambaram, Perungalathur, and Alappakkam. Traditional three-wheeled auto-rickshaws and shared shuttle vans are readily available outside Tambaram Railway Station and Perungalathur Bus Stop.
- Local Transport: Since the venue is located at G.K.M. Nagar, New Perungalathur (near Tambaram), the most efficient route on exam morning is to reach Tambaram Railway Station or Perungalathur Railway Station, board a local MTC bus or shared auto heading toward Alappakkam / G.K.M. Nagar, and drop off right outside the G.K.M. College of Engineering and Technology entrance gates.
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