Venue & Travel Guide

Location & How to Reach

The 9th All India Inter-IIIT Sports Meet is held at the 51-Acre Campus of Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, situated in Melakottaiyur, Chennai.

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GPS: 12.8385° N, 80.1374° E
Melakottaiyur, Off Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Chennai 600127, Tamil Nadu, India
How to Reach

Travel & Distance Matrix

Connectivity options from major air, rail, and bus transit terminals in the Chennai metropolitan area.

~21 km
By Air

Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Approx. 35 – 45 mins drive via Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road

Prepaid taxis, Ola, Uber, and Fast Track cabs operate 24/7. Metro connects Airport to Tambaram connectivity buses.

Recommended: Airport prepaid taxi, Ola, Uber, or Fast Track.
Rail Hubs
By Train

Major Railway Terminals

  • Tambaram (TBM) • 15 kmClosest major rail hub; suburban electric trains connect to Chennai Central and Egmore every 10 minutes.
  • Chengalpattu Junction (CGL) • 22 kmPrimary junction for Southbound express trains.
  • Chennai Central (MAS) • 38 kmMain nationwide terminal; connected via suburban train to Tambaram or direct cab.
Tambaram (TBM) is the closest and most frequent suburban connecting station.
~10 km
By Bus & Road

Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT / Kilambakkam)

Interstate terminus for south-bound buses

MTC Bus routes 515, 555, 105, 55K run frequently between Tambaram/Kilambakkam and Thiruporur/Mamallapuram, stopping directly at Melakottaiyur (Campus Gate).

MTC Bus Stop: "Melakottaiyur / IIITDM Gate" located at the main entrance.
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Campus Layout

Sports Facilities Hub

Outdoor and indoor facilities are located within the campus perimeter within walking distance of contingent hostels.

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Athletic Ground & Football Field
Standard running track and multi-purpose sports ground for field events and football matches.
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Indoor Sports Complex
Multi-court facility equipped for badminton, table tennis, and basketball.
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Outdoor Floodlit Courts
Hard courts for tennis and volleyball supporting day and evening fixtures.
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Swimming Pool
Campus aquatics facility hosting competitive swimming events.
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Cricket Arena & Practice Nets
Turf pitch for cricket matches alongside dedicated net practice bays.
ℹ️ Contingent Reporting Desk
Arriving IIIT delegations should report to the Sports Council Helpdesk in the Administrative Foyer for registration kits and hostel allocation.
Surrounding Area

Nearby Landmarks

Key regional transit, education, and cultural landmarks surrounding the Melakottaiyur campus.

~8 km🦁

Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo)

Major ecological landmark and transport junction connecting GST Road.

~3 km🎓

VIT Chennai

Prominent educational neighbor along the Vandalur-Kelambakkam corridor.

~12 km💻

Siruseri IT Park / SIPCOT OMR

Major IT corridor connecting the Old Mahabalipuram Road.

~28 km🏛️

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)

Historic UNESCO World Heritage coastal site reachable via Kelambakkam.

Assistance for Traveling Teams

Need Local Travel Coordination?

Student volunteer transport marshals will coordinate assistance at Tambaram Railway Station and Kilambakkam Bus Terminus during peak arrival hours for the 9th Inter-IIIT Meet.

Contact Sports Cellsports@iiitdm.ac.in