Electronics and Communication Engineering Course Details: Highlights

The table below mentions the course fees, course structure, average salary, top recruiters, and important entrance exams for Electronics and Communications Engineering course. Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course

ECE Course Levels - Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate

ECE Eligibility:

Diploma: Class 10

UG: Class 12 along with entrance examination

PG: BTech + GATE

Doctorate: MTech

ECE Duration :

Diploma: 3 years

UG: 4 years

PG: 2 years

PhD: 3- 6 years

ECE Job Positions - Electronics Engineer, Electronics and Communication Engineer, Electronics Design & Development Engineer, Desktop Support Engineer, System Control Engineer

ECE Top Recruiting Companies - Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation  Limited (HPCL)

What is Electronics and Communication Engineering Course?

ECE course is one of the most important sub-disciplines of Engineering which revolves around the application of communication systems and electronics in designing and manufacturing critical communication devices, upon which the entire human race depends for seamless and efficient communication.  

Course Elements-

• Course Duration: Typically 4 years for a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree.
• Core Subjects: Circuit theory, electronic devices, signal processing, communication systems, control systems.
• Specialization Options (may vary): VLSI design, embedded systems, communication networks, microwave engineering.
• Career Paths: Electronics companies, telecom sector, IT firms, research institutions, government departments.

What is the Scope of Electronics and Communications Engineering?

The scope of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) is vast, encompassing various industries: 

• Telecommunications: Design, develop, and maintain communication systems like mobile networks, satellites, and optical fibers.
• Consumer Electronics: Develop and design electronic devices like smartphones, TVs, and audio equipment.
• Semiconductors: Work on chip design, fabrication, and testing for various electronic devices.
• Embedded Systems: Design and program microcontrollers for integrating electronics into devices.
• Aerospace & Defense: Develop electronic systems for aircraft, missiles, and other defense applications.
• Robotics & Automation: Design and control robots using electronics and programming.
• Internet of Things (IoT): Develop and integrate electronic components for interconnected devices in the IoT ecosystem.                    
  

Electronics and Communication Engineering Syllabus

ECE is a four-year long course spread over 8 semesters. The curriculum includes important core and elective subjects. Candidates can later specialise in these core subjects by choosing a particular specialisation during MTech in ECE. Laboratory classes as well as industrial training are also a part of curriculum to ensure holistic development of the candidate. Take a look at the semester-wise syllabus for ECE below. Please note that the syllabus may vary from college to college.

ECE Subjects- Semester 1

• Engineering Mathematics – I
• Engineering Mathematics – II
• Engineering Chemistry
• Programming in C and Data structures

ECE Subjects- Semester 2

• Elements of Mechanical Engineering
• Basic Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Constitution of India and Professional Ethics
• Environmental Studies

ECE Subjects- Semester 3

• Logic Design
• Network Analysis
• Analog Electronic Circuits
• Engineering Mathematics – III

ECE Subjects- Semester 4

• Engg. Mathematics – IV
• Microcontrollers
• Signals & Systems
• Fundamentals of HDL

ECE Subjects- Semester 5

• Management and Entrepreneurship
• Digital Signal Processing
• Information Theory & Coding
• Fundamentals of CMOS

ECE Subjects- Semester 6

• Digital Communication
• Microprocessors
• Antennas and Propagation
• Operating Systems

ECE Subjects- Semester 7

• Computer Communication Networks
• Optical Fiber Communication
• Embedded System Design
• VLSI Lab

ECE Subjects- Semester 8

• Wireless Communication
• Digital Switching Systems
• Project Work EC
• Seminar EC

Electronic and Communication Engineering Scope and Job Profiles

An Electronics and Communications engineer can work in aviation and avionics, consumer electronics, electricity plants, manufacturing, transportation, communication & telecommunication, computer application, radio & television, diagnostic equipment manufacturing, and offshore companies. There is an opportunity to get a central government job, state government job, and in the public & private sectors. Check below the list of Electronics and Communication Engineering jobs and the average salary offered to the respective job profiles.

Job Profile

• Electronics Engineer
• Field Test Engineer:
• Network Planning Engineer
• Customer Support Engineer