M Tech Electronics and Communication
Engineering (VLSI Design)

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A VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) Design and Technology curriculum typically encompasses a broad range of topics related to the design, fabrication, testing, and application of integrated circuits (ICs) and semiconductor devices. The curriculum is structured to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to work in the semiconductor industry or pursue advanced research in the field of VLSI design.
The first-year curriculum provides a robust foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of the field. The 1st and 2nd semesters are structured with a total of 40 credits. The curriculum includes essential courses such as Digital VLSI Design, VLSI Physical Design, System Verilog for Verification, MOS Device Physics, Analog Integrated Circuit Design, and Digital System Design. The lab courses focus on Analog Integrated Circuit Design, Digital System Design Using FPGA Laboratory, System Verilog for Verification, and Digital VLSI Design Laboratory. The semester also includes courses on Research Methodology and IPR and focuses on expanding students’ understanding of VLSI Processing Technology and Design of Analog and Digital Mixed-mode VLSI Circuits using FPGA. Both semesters are structured with 40 credits to provide a broad and balanced instructional experience.

In addition to the core curriculum, the first-year program offers a wide selection of professional elective courses designed to broaden the students’ technical expertise and align with emerging industry trends. These electives allow students to explore interdisciplinary applications and specialised topics relevant to modern VLSI systems. In the first semester, elective offerings include Advanced Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, ASIC Design, Advanced Embedded Systems, VLSI Interconnects, and VLSI Architectures for AI — all aimed at enhancing students’ ability to integrate intelligent computing and high-speed design into VLSI solutions. The second semester continues this trajectory with advanced electives such as System-on-Chip (SoC) Design, Memory Devices and Circuits, Low Power VLSI Design, Nanoelectronic Devices, VLSI Testing, Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS), and Advanced Computer Architecture. These courses collectively prepare students to address complex design, integration, and testing challenges in modern electronic systems and semiconductor technologies.
The second-year curriculum emphasises practical application, research integration, and industry readiness through project-driven modules and internships. The third semester includes a Research/Industry Internship alongside online MOOC-based learning modules aligned with the student’s area of interest. These internships are designed to immerse students in real-world problem-solving, innovation, and research exploration. The fourth semester is dedicated entirely to a major project, which may evolve from the ongoing internship or research activity. This phase allows students to consolidate their learning by addressing advanced challenges in VLSI design, potentially leading to publications, patents, or entrepreneurial ventures. The curriculum ensures students gain hands-on exposure to industry-relevant tasks and cultivate project management, innovation, and presentation skills.
To complement the core research and project components, the program offers a suite of MOOC-based Professional and Multidisciplinary Elective Courses in the third semester. These courses span across emerging domains and are selected based on recommendations from the Board of Studies. Students choose from 12-week NPTEL/SWAYAM/VTU online courses, which may include advanced topics in VLSI design, nanoelectronics, embedded systems, or machine learning tailored for chip design. Additionally, in the fourth semester, students continue their internship or project work with opportunities to build on ideas for a start-up or a research innovation, reinforcing their academic foundation with entrepreneurship and innovation-driven thinking. These elective modules encourage interdisciplinary exposure and are essential for earning the final degree.

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