Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) PG Diploma Course in Metro Rail Technology and Management at IIT Madras

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Tamil Nadu, is inviting applications from ambitious and results-driven engineering graduates for a sponsored Postgraduate Diploma Course in Metro Rail Technology and Management (PGDMRTM). This course will be conducted at the eminent Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). A total of 18 seats are available across various engineering disciplines.

Discipline Codes and Distribution of Posts

• Civil Engineering: 3 posts
• Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE): 5 posts
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE): 6 posts
• Mechanical Engineering: 4 posts

Reservations will be in accordance with the Government of India guidelines.

Age Limit

• The upper age limit is 28 years as of 09.06.2024.
• Relaxation of 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
• Additional relaxation up to 10 years for Persons with Disabilities, subject to suitability and capability as per the role requirements.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have a first-class degree in Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university and must have secured a minimum aggregate average of 70% marks.
• A relaxation of 5% is available for SC/ST candidates.
• A valid GATE score is mandatory.
• Final year students who anticipate completing their degree before the start of the course may also apply.

Selection Process

• The selection process is provisionally based on valid GATE scores followed by an interview.
• Final selection is contingent upon medical fitness.

Stipend and Contract Period

• Selected candidates will be designated as Executive Trainees and will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 30,000 during the one-year course period.
• CMRL will cover the sponsorship and tuition fees for the PGDMRTM course at IIT Madras.

CMRL seeks dynamic graduates for this comprehensive program designed to equip the future leaders of metro rail technology and management. This initiative reflects CMRL’s commitment to nurturing talent and enhancing the capabilities of the metro rail sector in Chennai.