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B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Admission Procedure

Admission to the B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering program is based on academic merit and selection criteria as per university norms.

Provisional Admission

Passed 10+2 examination with Physics/Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology/ Informatics Practices/Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject / Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies / Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.

About The Program

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) , Dehradun offers a future-oriented undergraduate program that forms the foundation of modern communication, embedded, and semiconductor technologies.

The program is strategically aligned with national priorities such as the India Semiconductor Mission, preparing skilled engineers for India’s rapidly growing electronics and chip-design ecosystem.

The B.Tech ECE curriculum provides strong grounding in electronic devices and circuits, signals and systems, digital and analog communication, VLSI design, embedded systems, microprocessors, RF and microwave engineering, optical communication, and IoT, along with exposure to AI-assisted electronics, biomedical systems, robotics, and cyber-physical systems. Emphasis is placed on system-level design, analytical thinking, and practical problem-solving.

In line with the India Semiconductor Mission, the program focuses on semiconductor design, VLSI systems, hardware–software co-design, and fabrication-aware learning. Students gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools such as Cadence, Xilinx, MATLAB, ADS, CST Studio, and OrCAD, enabling readiness for roles in semiconductor design houses, electronics manufacturing, defence, and high-tech industries.

The program is delivered by experienced and research-active faculty, including members recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists, with expertise across VLSI and nanoelectronics, communication systems, signal processing, RF and microwave engineering, MEMS, and embedded intelligence. Learning is further strengthened through state-of-the-art laboratories, industry collaborations, funded research, internships, and innovation-driven projects.

Graduates are well prepared for careers in semiconductors, telecommunications, defence and aerospace, consumer electronics, healthcare technologies, automation, electric vehicles, and emerging deep-tech sectors, as well as for higher studies and research at leading institutions in India and abroad.

Eligibility

Passed 10+2 examination with Physics/Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology/ Informatics Practices/Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject / Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies / Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.

Provisional admission (Yes/ No)

Yes, Provisional admission may be granted to candidates who are awaiting the results of their qualifying exam, if they submit their final grade reports prior to the start of the academic year. This guarantees that worthy candidates will not be denied the chance because of delayed results.

Key Highlights

  • Comprehensive and Industry-Aligned Curriculum
    Integrating core electronics, communication systems, signal processing, embedded systems, VLSI, and emerging digital technologies to meet contemporary industry and research requirements.
  • Strong Focus on Emerging Technologies
    Including VLSI & ASIC design, Embedded Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless Sensor Networks, Robotics, 5G/Advanced Communication Systems, and AI-enabled electronics applications.
  • State-of-the-Art Laboratories and Facilities
    With dedicated Cadence VLSI Lab, Intel Lab, Texas Instruments Lab, Wireless Sensor Network Lab, Embedded Systems Lab, and Polymer Sensors & Actuators Research Lab, equipped with industry-standard hardware and licensed software tools.
  • Industry-Oriented Learning Approach
    Through hands-on laboratory work, design-based assignments, mini-projects, capstone projects, internships, expert lectures, and workshops conducted in collaboration with leading industry partners.
  • Research-Driven Academic Ecosystem
    Encouraging undergraduate research, publications in reputed journals, conference presentations, funded research projects, and active involvement in patent filing and prototype development.
  • Dedicated Research Centers and Innovation Support
    With access to university-level research facilities, interdisciplinary research groups, and a strong publication and citation culture contributing to national and international research impact.
  • Strong Entrepreneurship and Innovation Focus
    Supported by the Technology Business Incubator (TBI), innovation cells, hackathons, ideation challenges, and mentorship for transforming student ideas into startups and market-ready solutions.
  • Highly Qualified Faculty and Research Mentors
    With expertise in communication systems, VLSI, embedded electronics, sensors, and emerging technologies, actively engaged in research, consultancy, and industry collaboration.
  • Hands-on Exposure to System Design and Integration
    Including modelling, simulation, hardware implementation, testing, validation, and system-level integration of electronic and communication subsystems.
  • Holistic Student Development through Extra-Curricular Activities
    Such as IEEE student chapters, technical clubs, robotics and innovation societies, coding and hardware competitions, cultural events, and leadership programs.
  • Strong Career and Higher-Education Support
    With guidance for placements, core electronics and IT roles, GATE and higher studies (M.Tech/MS/Ph.D.), research careers, and entrepreneurship in electronics, communication, and technology-driven sectors.

Teaching Pedagogies

  • Outcome-Based Education (OBE)

    Structured learning framework with clearly defined outcomes aligned to program objectives, graduate attributes, and contemporary industry requirements.

  • Project-Based Learning (PBL)

    Integration of hands-on mini-projects and comprehensive capstone projects to strengthen conceptual understanding, design thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills.

  • Laboratory-Centric Instruction

    Extensive practical exposure through advanced laboratories in VLSI, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, Analog and Digital Circuits, Microwave Engineering, and Communication Systems.

  • ICT-Enabled Learning

    Effective use of modern digital teaching tools including simulation and design software (MATLAB, Multisim, Xilinx), Learning Management Systems (LMS), NPTEL resources, and virtual laboratory platforms.

  • Industry Engagement

    Regular guest lectures, industrial visits, workshops, training programs, and internships to provide insights into emerging technologies and current industrial practices.

  • Research and Innovation Culture

    Active encouragement for student participation in IEEE student chapters, hackathons, innovation challenges, IPR awareness programs, and funded research and development projects.

  • Collaborative and Active Learning

    Promotion of teamwork and peer learning through group activities, seminars, technical presentations, discussions, and collaborative problem-solving sessions

Specialization

  • B. Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering with Specialization in Embedded Systems and Robotics (ESR)
  • B. Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialization in Internet of Things (IoT)

Embedded Systems & Robotics (ESR)

  • Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
  • Project-Based Learning (PBL)
  • Laboratory-Centric Instruction
  • ICT-Enabled Learning
  • Industry Engagement
  • Research and Innovation Culture
  • Collaborative and Active Learning

Internet of Things (IoT)

  • Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
  • Project-Based Learning (PBL)
  • Laboratory-Centric Instruction
  • ICT-Enabled Learning
  • Industry Engagement
  • Research and Innovation Culture
  • Collaborative and Active Learning

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1

To produce graduates who will exhibit an effective career in the Electronics and Communication Engineering by applying their skills and knowledge to create, develop, and execute creative solutions to real world challenges.

PEO2

Graduates will showcase their leadership, collaboration, and communication abilities to thrive in many fields, such as academia, industry, and entrepreneurship with a dedication to ethical and sustainable methods.

PEO3

Graduates will effectively pursue postgraduate study or research in Electronics and Communication, or multidisciplinary fields by engaging in lifelong learning and professional growth for adapting with technological changes.

PEO4

Graduates will be able to use their abilities to solve global issues and will exhibit a sense of social responsibility through their work that advances technology and society.

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1

Engineering Knowledge

Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2

Problem Analysis

Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3

Design/Development of Solutions

Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, and cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4

Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems

Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions for complex problems.

PO5

Modern Tool Usage

Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of their limitations.

PO6

The Engineer and Society

Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.

PO7

Environment and Sustainability

Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate knowledge of, and the need for, sustainable development.

PO8

Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice.

PO9

Individual and Team Work

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10

Communication

Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and society at large through reports, design documentation, presentations, and clear instructions.

PO11

Project Management and Finance

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

PO12

Life-long Learning

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Specific Outcomes(PSOs)

PSO1

Create an ability to understand theoretical and practical concepts of Electronics and Communication Engineering and apply them in designing, fabrication, and testing of various Electronics & Communication systems.

PSO2

Ability to offer real time and efficient solutions to the problems that are associated with Electronics and Communication Engineering areas and to contribute towards the societal benefit.

PSO3

The program enables the graduate to collaborate multidisciplinary areas of science and technology with right blend of attitude and aptitude for placements and higher education or to become a successful Entrepreneur.

Career Prospects

With the rapid advancement of electronics, communication, and semiconductor technologies, B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) graduates have diverse and rewarding career opportunities across multiple sectors. As an ECE graduate, one can work in areas such as semiconductor and VLSI design, embedded systems, communication and networking, signal processing, RF and microwave engineering, automation, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, defence electronics, and emerging AI-enabled electronic systems.

B.Tech ECE graduates find employment in government organizations, public sector undertakings, private industries, semiconductor design houses, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), start-ups, research laboratories, and academia. With the growing focus on Make in India and the India Semiconductor Mission, the demand for skilled ECE professionals is steadily increasing, offering strong career growth, global opportunities, and competitive remuneration. Electronics and Communication Engineering is a dynamic and innovation-driven field, ideal for students with a passion for technology, hardware design, and system-level problem solving.

They have various career opportunities as:

Electronics / Communication Engineer

VLSI Design Engineer

Semiconductor Device Engineer

Embedded Systems Engineer

Hardware Design Engineer

RF / Microwave Engineer

Signal Processing Engineer

Telecommunication Engineer

IoT Engineer

Automation and Control Engineer

Robotics Engineer

Defence and Aerospace Electronics Engineer

Systems Engineer

Research Engineer / Scientist

Placements

Sr. No. Name of the Student Placed Name of the Employer Package
1 Kamini Kumari UNO MINDA 5.5 LPA
2 Kartik Shahi SIGNICENT 3.6 LPA
3 Kirandeep Kaur UNO MINDA 5.5 LPA
4 Nikunj Srivastav SIGNICENT 3.6 LPA
5 Rishabh Sinha UNO MINDA 5.5 LPA
6 Sankalp Thakur STAR AEROSPACE 3.6 LPA
7 Satyam Kumar INFOSYS 3.6 LPA
8 Shivam Pant SIGNICENT 3.6 LPA
9 Abhijit Kumar Kar INNOW8 2.76 LPA

Notes: Semester 1 and 2 are applicable only for regular entry students. Lateral entry students begin from Semester 3.

Course Curriculum

Semester 1

  • Professional Communication
  • Engineering Physics
  • Engineering Mathematics-I
  • Basic Electrical Engineering
  • Fundamental of Computer & Introduction to Programming
  • Design Thinking
  • Electrical Engineering Lab
  • Physics Lab
  • Workshop And Manufacturing Practices
  • Computer Lab-I
  • Healthy Living & Fitness

Semester 2

  • Advanced Professional Communication
  • Engineering Chemistry
  • Engineering Mathematics- II
  • Programming for problem solving
  • Basic Electronics Engineering
  • Chemistry Lab
  • Engineering Graphics and Design Lab
  • Computer Lab - II
  • Basic Electronics Engineering Lab
  • Basic Civil Engg Lab
  • Environmental Science

Semester 3

  • Electronic Devices and Circuits
  • Digital Electronics
  • Networks Analysis and Synthesis
  • Signals and Systems
  • Universal Human Value - II
  • Probability and RandomProcesses
  • Career Skills
  • Electronics Circuit Lab
  • Digital Electronics Lab

DisciplineSpecific Elective-I

  • Electronic Instrumentation
  • The Joy of Computing using Python (Through Swayam)
  • Introduction to Internet of Things (Through Swayam)
  • Electronics Engineering Materials

Optional Specialization / Honours in Embedded Systems and Robotics (ECE-ESR) and Internet of Things (ECE-IoT)

  • Fundamentals of Computer Organization

Semester 4

  • Communication Systems I
  • Analog Integrated Circuits
  • Microprocessor and its Applications
  • Data Structures with C
  • Electromagnetic Field Theory
  • Career Skills
  • Communication Systems I Lab
  • Analog Integrated Circuits Lab
  • Microprocessor Lab
  • Data Structures Lab
  • Constitution of India

Discipline Specific Elective-II

  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Physics of Solid State Devices
  • Basics of Nanotechnology
  • Fundamentals of semiconductor devices (Through Swayam)

Optional Specialization / Honours in Internet of Things (ECE-IoT)

  • Sensors and Signal Conditioning

Optional Specialization / Honours in Embedded Systems and Robotics (ECE-ESR)

  • Introduction to Robotics

Semester 5

  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Communication Systems II
  • Microcontroller and Embedded Systems
  • Antenna and Wave Propagation
  • Career Skills
  • Digital Signal Processing Lab
  • Communication Systems II Lab
  • Microcontroller & Embedded Lab
  • Indian knowledgeSystem

Discipline Specific Elective-III

  • Control Systems (Through Swayam)
  • Deep Learning (Through Swayam)
  • Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility
  • High Speed Communication Circuits
  • Electronics system Packaging

Optional Specialization / Honours in Internet of Things (ECE-IoT)

  • Transducers, Actuators and Display Devices

Optional Specialization / Honours in Embedded Systems and Robotics (ECE-ESR)

  • Sensor Technology

Semester 6

  • Wireless Communication
  • Microwave Engineering
  • VLSI Technology and Design
  • Object Oriented Programming with C++
  • Career Skills
  • CAD of Electronics Lab
  • Microwave and Antenna Lab
  • Mini Project
  • OOPs with C++ Lab

Discipline Specific Elective-IV

  • Computer Networks And Internet Protocol (Through Swayam)
  • Digital Video Processing
  • Fuzzy Sets, Logic and Systems & Applications (Through Swayam)
  • Multirate DSP (Through Swayam)
  • Digital VLSI Circuit Design

Optional Specialization / Honours in Embedded Systems and Robotics (ECE-ESR) and Internet of Things (ECE-IoT)

  • Advanced Embedded Systems

Semester 7

  • Computer Architecture
  • University OpenElective /Generic Elective I
  • Seminar on Industrial Training
  • Project Phase I

Discipline Specific Elective-V

  • Mobile Ad hoc Networks
  • Electronics System Design
  • CMOS Analog IC Design
  • Speech Processing
  • Phase-Locked Loops (Through Swayam)
  • Digital Image Processing (Through Swayam)
  • Optical Fiber Communications
  • Radar and Navigation Aids
  • Computer Vision (Through Swayam)
  • ASIC and FPGA Design
  • Organic Electronics
  • VLSI Design Flow: RTL to GDS (Through Swayam)

Optional Specialization / Honours in Internet of Things (ECE-IoT)

  • Internet of Things and Its Applications

Optional Specialization / Honours in Embedded Systems and Robotics (ECE-ESR)

  • Microelectronics: Devices to Circuits (Through Swayam)

Semester 8

  • Disaster Management
  • University Open Elective /GenericElective II
  • Project Phase-II

Discipline Specific Elective-VI

  • Satellite Communications
  • Digital System using VHDL
  • Cognitive Radio
  • Biomedical Signal Processing (Through Swayam)
  • Testing and Testability
  • Design and Analysis of VLSI Subsystems (Through Swayam)

Discipline Specific Elective-VII

  • Telecommunication Switching
  • Optimization Methods in Machine Learning
  • Wireless Sensor Networks
  • Adaptive Signal Processing
  • Spread Spectrum Communications and Jamming (Through Swayam)
  • Sensors and Actuators (Through Swayam)

Optional Specialization / Honours in Embedded Systems and Robotics (ECE-ESR) and Internet of Things (ECE-IoT)

  • GPU Architectures and Programming (Through Swayam)

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. ECE offers opportunities in electronics, telecommunications, IT, automation, AI, robotics, and semiconductor industries, making it one of the most versatile engineering branches.

Absolutely. Many IT and software companies recruit ECE graduates due to their strong analytical, programming, and problem-solving skills.

Circuit design, programming (C/C++/Python), communication systems, problem-solving, teamwork, and proficiency with simulation tools.

Electrical Engineering focuses on power systems and electrical machines, whereas ECE emphasizes electronic components, communication systems, microprocessors, and embedded technology.

Yes, University encourage internships to enhance industry readiness.

Yes, coding is part of embedded systems, signal processing, and communication system simulations, but the branch is not purely software-oriented.

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