B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, commonly called BS Abdur Rahman University, is a higher-education campus on GST Road in Vandalur, Chennai. Its location beside Anna Zoological Park and its connections to metro and mofussil transport make it straightforward to place in a visit to this part of the city.
- Location: GST Road, Vandalur, Chennai 600 048, Tamil Nadu, India.
- From Tambaram Railway Station: 7 km, according to the institute.
- Campus history: The institute has operated since 1984.
- Entry: Confirm visitor arrangements with the institute before travelling.
Where is BS Abdur Rahman University?
BS Abdur Rahman University is in Seethakathi Estate on GST Road, also known as Chennai–Trichy National Highway NH 45. The campus is about 6.9 km from a hotel in Chennai and 7 km from Tambaram Railway Station, according to the institute.
The institute describes its campus as spanning 50.19 acres, with more than 1,500,000 square feet of built-up area. It has operated since 1984.
How do you get to campus from Tambaram?
From Tambaram Railway Station, the campus is 7 km away, and the institute says it is connected by metro and mofussil transport systems. For station exits and onward connections, this guide to Tambaram station and local onward travel can help you plan the next part of your journey.
The institute also operates buses for day scholars, but its visitor information does not say whether visitors can use them or list their routes. The official Visit Us page provides a campus route map in JPEG and PDF formats, plus a campus layout. Check the official site before you go to confirm current directions and visitor arrangements.
What should you know before a campus visit?
Contact the institute before setting out to confirm how visitors can enter and whether an appointment is needed. Ask about identification requirements, visitor hours, which gate to use, and whether there is a ticket or fee.
For visitor enquiries, call +91-44-22751347, +91-44-22751348, +91-44-22751350 or +91-44-22751375, or email bsar@crescent.education. The campus is smoke-free and tobacco-free, a policy that applies to visitors and members of the public at all times.
Campus facilities include a convention centre, playgrounds, a swimming pool, medical centre, bank and ATM, and yoga and fitness centre. Central Library access is for students, research scholars, staff and faculty; users must show a valid institute identity card. The institute does not mention access for the general public.
What can you combine with a campus visit?
Anna Zoological Park is adjacent to the institute, so it is a nearby landmark to consider when planning time in Vandalur. The park is also known as Arignar Anna Zoo Park; its visitor arrangements are covered in this practical guide to Arignar Anna Zoo Park.
FAQs
What is the university’s official name?
Its official name is B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology.
Where is the campus?
The campus is in Seethakathi Estate on GST Road in Vandalur, Chennai.
Can the public use the Central Library?
Library access is for students, research scholars, staff and faculty, and users must show a valid institute identity card. The institute does not mention access for the general public.
Is the campus next to a local attraction?
Yes. Anna Zoological Park is adjacent to the institute.