The Departments of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electronics and Communication – Advanced Communication Technology (EC(ACT)), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and VLSI are jointly organising the Department Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting on 24th January 2026.

This meeting is being convened to:

• Review the progress and performance of the departments across academic, research, industry-connect, and student-centric activities.
• Discuss and receive expert feedback on the Autonomous 2025 Scheme and Syllabus, ensuring alignment with current industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Deliberate on the strategic plans and developmental initiatives proposed for the upcoming six months, focusing on curriculum enhancement, laboratory development, research roadmap, and collaborations.

We are honored to invite the following distinguished members of the advisory committee:

• Prof. C. Murali, Former Vice-President, IETE
• Mr. Ashok N. G, Senior Software Engineer, Microsoft, Bangalore
• Mr. Varun Kumar Pendyala, Senior Member of Technical Staff, Rakuten Symphony, Bangalore
• Dr. Amrita Mishra, International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bangalore