Sri Balaji Arts And Science College
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Nearest Airport
- Nearest Airport: The primary air terminal serving the region is Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Tirusulam, located approximately 18 to 22 km north of the campus. Outstation candidates flying in can take a taxi directly via GST Road and the Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road.
- How to Reach: From Chennai Airport, hire a direct app-based cab (Uber/Ola) or prepaid airport taxi via GST Road through Vandalur onto Kelambakkam Road. Alternatively, take the Chennai Metro or Suburban Rail from Tirusulam/Airport to Vandalur/Tambaram and switch to a local bus heading toward Kolapakkam/Rathinamangalam.
- Estimated Fare: A private cab directly from Chennai International Airport to the campus costs around ₹450 to ₹750. Public transit using rail and bus costs under ₹50 per passenger.
Railway Station
- Main and Nearest Railway Station: The nearest local railway stations on the suburban network are Vandalur Railway Station (approx. 6.5 to 7 km west) and Tambaram Railway Station (TBM) (approx. 10 to 12 km northwest). The main railway station for interstate long-distance express trains is Chennai Central Railway Station (MAS), located about 34 to 38 km north.
- How to Reach: From Tambaram Railway Station (East), head to the local bus stop and catch an MTC bus bound for Kelambakkam via Vandalur-Kolapakkam. From Vandalur Station, hire an auto-rickshaw or take a local connecting bus directly to Balaji Nagar, Kolapakkam.
- Estimated Fare: MTC bus fare from Tambaram or Vandalur Railway Station to Kolapakkam costs ₹15 to ₹30. A private cab or direct auto-rickshaw from Tambaram to the college costs around ₹250 to ₹400.
Metro Station
- Nearest Metro Station: The nearest metro station is Airport Metro Station or Meenambakkam Metro Station on the Chennai Metro Blue Line (approx. 18 to 20 km north). Candidates arriving via Metro generally disembark at Airport/Guindy and transfer to suburban trains or MTC buses heading south toward Tambaram and Vandalur.
Bus Connectivity
- Main and Nearest Bus Stand: The major long-distance transit terminal is the Kilambakkam Bus Terminus (KBS / Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus), located approximately 8 to 11 km southwest of the campus. The older CMBT Koyambedu Bus Stand is situated roughly 28 to 32 km north. For local drop-offs, the Kolapakkam Bus Stop / Balaji Nagar Stop on the Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road serves as the immediate point of disembarkation, from where the entrance gate is a short walk away.
- Bus Routes: Local MTC buses running along the Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road (such as route numbers 515, 515B, 555, 115, and 519 series) connect Tambaram, Kilambakkam, Vandalur, Kolapakkam, Rathinamangalam, and Kelambakkam. Board any bus from Tambaram East or Kilambakkam heading toward Kelambakkam/Kovalam via Mambakkam, and get off at Kolapakkam.
- Estimated Fare: An MTC local bus or shared auto from Tambaram or Kilambakkam to Kolapakkam costs around ₹15 to ₹35 per seat.
Local Taxi / Auto
- Taxi/Auto Availability: App-based cab aggregators (Uber, Ola, Rapido) and standard auto-rickshaws operate actively around Tambaram, Vandalur, Kilambakkam, and along the Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road. Hailing an auto or booking a ride via phone is simple throughout the day.
- Local Transport: Since the venue is located directly on Kelambakkam Main Road at Kolapakkam (near Vandalur), the easiest route on exam day is to reach Tambaram Railway Station (East) or Kilambakkam Bus Terminus, board any local MTC bus heading toward Kelambakkam via Vandalur-Mambakkam, and drop off at the Kolapakkam bus stop directly near the college gate.
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