Electronics & Communication Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)
Program Overview
To address the evolving needs of the semiconductor industry, the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering has launched a new program in VLSI Design and Technology in the year 2025 with intake of 60, aimed at equipping students with specialized skills in the field of VLSI. VLSI design is a critical area in electronics engineering that involves the process of creating integrated circuits by combining thousands to millions of transistors onto a single chip.
With the rapid advancement of the semiconductor industry, VLSIdesign continues to play a pivotal role in driving innovation, improving computational efficiency, and reducing power consumption in next-generation electronic systems. It is at the heart of modern electronic devices, enabling compact, high-performance systems such as smartphones, computers, medical devices, automotive electronics and others.
Total Intake
60
Program Type
UG
Duration
4 Years
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To provide a cutting-edge setting for producing technically sound and skilled VLSI Engineers who significantly contribute to nurturing the field of Semiconductor industry and VLSI.
- M1: To create an innovative educational atmosphere and infrastructure that fulfills the evolving needs of the VLSI industry.
- M2: To develop cooperative strategies that promote entrepreneurship and contribute in the expansion of startups.
- M3: To encourage students to align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and engage sympathetically with societal concerns while promoting ongoing learning and upskilling through group and individual assignments.
- M4: To foster culture of innovation in VLSI Design and Technology by collaborating with industry and R&D organizations.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
At the end of the program, the student
- PSO1: will be able to generate ideas and design VLSI/semiconductor-technology ventures, by utilizing industry collaboration, subject expertise, and an entrepreneurial attitude, thereby propelling ecosystem growth.
- PSO2: will be able to acquire industry jobs in semiconductor design, VLSI, verification, and related fields by showcasing technical proficiency, the use of contemporary tools, productive teamwork, and professional preparedness in line with changing employer demands.
- PSO3: will have the opportunity to pursue further education, research, and lifelong learning in semiconductor systems, electronics, VLSI, and related fields, thereby enhancing their expertise and contributing to innovation, academia and R&D.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Graduates of the program will be able to
- PEO1: Innovate in IC design manufacturing systems by applying advanced VLSI design principles, utilizing semiconductor technologies and EDA tools.
- PEO2: Investigate and create low-power, high-performance VLSI systems that are optimized to meet societal demands in electronics, semiconductors, IoT, and AI.
- PEO3: Pursue lifelong learning in VLSI advancements and industry trends while leading with integrity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial skills.
Program Outcomes as defined by NBA (PO)
Engineering Graduates will be able to:
- PO1:Engineering knowledge:Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to develop the solution of complex engineering problems.
- PO2:Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development.
- PO3:Design/development of solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required.
- PO4:Conduct investigations of complex problems:Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions.
- PO5:Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems.
- PO6:The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment.
- PO7:Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion, adhere to national & international laws.
- PO8:Individual and Collaborative Team work:Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
- PO09:Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences.
- PO10:Project management and finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
- PO11:Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.