B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering Eligibility, Colleges and Jobs

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics and Telecommunications or Telecom Engineering is a 4 year undergraduate engineering course, minimum eligibility for which is an intermediate degree (10+2) with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or any other technical subject (Computer/ Biotechnology/ Biology).

Like other engineering courses, admission to this course is either through JEE Main ranking or performance in state level or national level entrance examinations. Some colleges also conduct interview for the candidates who have cleared the entrance test.

Average tuition fee for this course ranges from 2 to 14 lakhs for most of the top engineering institutes, however, there are some institutes such as Jadavpur University which offers this course at nominal tuition fee of 12,000 provided that one clears the entrance examination with high score.

B.Tech Colleges in TELANGANA

B.Tech Colleges in ANDHRA PRADESH

B.Tech Colleges in ORISSA

B.Tech Colleges in HARYANA

With new technological advancements emerging every day, the course of Electronics & Telecom Engineering is quite lucrative thus, leading to huge demand for competent and skilled engineers in telecom industry. There are ample amount of career opportunities in this field both, in public sector units and top multinational companies.

An electronics engineer can find employment in consumer electronics manufacturing organizations, telecommunication & IT industries, healthcare equipment manufacturing, Internet technologies and other industries like steel, petroleum and chemical industry.

B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering Course Highlights Table

Name of the course	B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering
Course Level	Undergraduate
Duration	4 years, full time, 6-months semester
Stream	Science
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry with at least 45-50% marks
Admission Process	Based on counselling sessions after clearing Entrance Tests (JEE Main, WBJEE, COMEDK, MH-CET) or Direct Admission in some cases
Average Course Fee	INR 1 Lakh to 14 Lakh
Average Starting Salary	INR 2 Lakh to 12 Lakh
Top Recruiting Companies	BSNL, MTNL, DRDO, NPL, BEL, Airtel, Fiserv, HCL Technologies, Nokia, Syntel, Ericsson

What is B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering

The field of Electronics and Telecommunications deals with core areas such as analog & digital transmission, video, voice and data reception, electronics, micro-processors, satellite communication and analog integrated circuits.

Subjects studied under this degree are digital systems, digital Signal processing, Fuzzy logic and neural networks, VHDL and VLSI, digital communication, embedded system, Microprocessors & micro controllers and microwaves.

• To learn how to apply principles of analog and digital electronic circuit design and develop efficient electronic circuits meeting specified design objectives
• To identify, analyze and solve problems related to VLSI design, power electronics, signal processing and communication engineering

Who should opt the course of B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering?

The program provides learners with skill set and expertise in computer architecture and microprocessors, VLSI and embedded systems, electromagnetic field theory, analog and digital communication, digital signal processing, microwave and broadband communications.

• Students can acquire a comprehensive knowledge of Mathematics and basic science with an in-depth knowledge of Mathematics which is mandatory in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering course to increase their analytical ability.
• Students with knowledge of Analog Communication, Digital Communication, Electromagnetism and Wave Field Theory via the Communications section of the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering curriculum.
• Keen interest in designing of systems, tools and applications in electronics, communication and allied engineering domains.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering

For availing admission in a B.Tech program for Electronics and Telecom Engineering, the candidate must have successfully passed the higher secondary certificate (10+2) examination or its equivalent with subjects Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or any other technical subjects such as Biology, Computer Science, etc.

Candidates need to score a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in three major subjects taken together. SC/ST and other reserved categories have an advantage of 5% relaxation in total marks. English can also  be one of the mandatory subjects in the qualifying examination, however, this can vary from university to university.

For IITs, it is compulsory to qualify in the JEE Mains and Advanced examination.

Diploma degree holders can get admission directly in B.Tech second year with lateral entry. They have to follow some admission rules as per the university.

Admission Process for B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering

The admission process for B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering Engineering is based on the performance in the entrance examinations: state level or national level engineering entrance examinations such as AIEEE or JEE. Some institutes also provide direct admission via Board Merit list considering the marks obtained in the qualifying exam.

B.Tech Colleges in TAMIL NADU

B.Tech Colleges in MAHARASHTRA

B.Tech Colleges in KARNATAKA

B.Tech Colleges in MADHYA PRADESH

Below are some of the entrance examinations conducted for B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering:

• Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main – JEE is a two-tier examination: Main & Advanced. Students can get admission in most of the engineering institutes through JEE Main exam while IITs only consider the ranking based on JEE Advanced exam. Online application process begins around December first week and last date of online submission of applications is by January second or third week.
• Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH CET) – MH-CET is a common entrance test conducted in Maharashtra for providing undergraduate and postgraduate admissions in engineering & technology and pharmacy courses offered by various government and private colleges of Maharashtra state. Online application forms are available in February and examination is held in May first week. The basic eligibility for undergraduate courses is pass in 10+2 (HSC). The exam pattern is MCQ based.
• Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP or TS EAMCET) – AP EAMCET is a state level entrance examination conducted by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE) while JNTU Hyderabad regulates the TS EAMCET on behalf of the Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TSCHE). Application forms for EAMCET are released in first week of February. AP-EAMCET exam is held in last week of April every year whereas TS EAMCET exam is held in the month of May.
• West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) – WBJEE is a state level entrance examination for the purpose of conducting Joint Entrance Examination for admission to various institutions in West Bengal imparting education in medical, engineering and technological courses. Examination is held in month of April every year and application forms are available in January.

Top Institutes Offering B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering

SR.NO.	COLLEGE/INSTITUTE	CITY/STATE	TUITION FEES (PER YEAR)	ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA	ADMISSION PROCEDURE
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Raipur	Raipur, Chhattisgarh	56,738 INR	Pass in 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 50% marks in total (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserve category)	Admission is through JEE Mains and Advanced examination
Amity University	Noida, Uttar Pradesh	227,000 INR	Candidates need to have minimum of 60% in class X & XII with minimum 60% in PCM for Non-Sponsored & 55% for Sponsored Category through a regular mode from a recognized board only	Admission is based on subject based written test followed by the interview
Manipal Institute of Technology	Manipal, Karnataka	352,750 INR	Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology as optional with a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Mathematics and any one of the optional subjects	Admission is done based on the performance in the All India Manipal University Online Entrance Test (MU-OET) conducted between April and May every year
Pillai College of Engineering	Mumbai, Maharashtra	105,530 INR	Candidates must have passed 10+2 (HSC) or equivalent examination with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics taken together	Admission is based on MH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
Finolex Academy of Management and Technology	Ratnagiri, Maharashtra	62,245 INR	Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary education (10+2) or equivalent examination with subjects English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST)	Admission is based on MH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test). JEE Mains ranking is also considered for the selection
A. G. Patil Institute of Technology	Solapur, Maharashtra	62,000 INR	Candidate should have passed the HSC (Std. XII) examination or its equivalent examination with subjects English, Physics, Mathematics and any one of this subjects Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational and secure minimum 50% (Min. 45% marks in case of candidates of reserved categories)	Admission is based on valid JEE Mains rank
Ajay Binay Institute of Technology	Cuttack, Orissa	76,600 INR	Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Biotechnology, Language and any other subject with minimum score of 45% marks. All reserved category students have a 5% relaxation in minimum aggregate.	Admission is either through JEE Mains ranking or via Odisha Joint Entrance Exam (OJEE), a state level entrance examination for admission to UG and PG courses held in May
Institute of Aeronautical Engineering	Hyderabad, Telangana	67,000 INR	Candidates must have passed HSC (10+2) with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as the compulsory subjects conducted by State board of Andhra Pradesh/any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto by the recognized and valid Board with 45% marks (40% in case of SC/ST)	Selection of eligible candidates is based on AP or TS EAMCET and the university also considers students with valid rank in JEE Mains
Ahmedabad Institute of Aeronautical Engineering & Information Technology	Ahmedabad, Gujarat	1,60,000 INR	Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum average of 45% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry	Admission is through JEE examination
Jadavpur University	Kolkata, West Bengal	3,000 INR	Candidates should have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized Council/ Board with minimum of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics taken together (45% for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates). English should also be one of the compulsory subjects in the qualifying examination	Admission to undergraduate programmes is through the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE), conducted by an independent body, followed by counselling
College 0f Engineering, Pune	Pune, Maharashtra	60,694 INR	Candidate must clear 10+2 with minimum 50% of marks in aggregate from Higher Senior secondary with subjects Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. 5% relaxation for SC/ST	Admission is based on MH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
BMS College of Engineering	Bangalore, Karnataka	19,560 INR	Candidates passed in 10+2 level qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects and English as a language subject with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST)	Admission is through COMEDK or Karnataka Common Entrance Test (Karnataka CET or KCET)
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology	Pune, Maharashtra	48,813 INR	10+2 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) with 50% in aggregate	Selection is based on JEE Mains rank/score
Army Institute of Technology, Pune	Pune, Maharashtra	131,643 INR	Candidates must have passed 10+2 with compulsory subjects as Physics and Mathematics along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject with at least 50% in total	Should appear for JEE (Main) examination and have acquired appropriate or required ranking as per All India Ranking List issued by CBSE
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology	Bhilai, Chhattisgarh	70,575 INR	Candidate should have passed 10+2 from any recognized board with 44.5% marks (39.5% for reserved category students) in PCM	Selection is according to JEE Mains or Chhattisgarh Pre Engineering Test (Chhattisgarh PET or CGPET), conducted for UG engineering courses in April
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University	Maharashtra	44,145 INR	10+2 (HSC) pass or equivalent examination with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics taken together	Admission is based on MH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)

Career Prospects after B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering provides wonderful job opportunities as well as great options for pursuing higher studies, being one of the most advanced disciplines of engineering. Students after successfully completing the B.Tech degree can easily avail job opportunities in manufacturing industries and service organizations. There is no dearth in terms of employment in sectors such as broadcasting, consulting, data communication, entertainment, research and development; and system support.

Graduates can also work in modern multimedia service firms involved in real-time transfer of information through video conferencing and internet broadcasting.

Students interested can pursue further studies and specialise in a particular subject, and can earn more salary after completing the postgraduate degree. Higher studies will help in building in-depth knowledge of the subject. Remuneration is extremely high for those with M.Tech/MBA/MS degrees in India as well as abroad. Lectureship is another one of the best options to go for after B.Tech and teach the subject in the engineering colleges.

Below are some of the job titles and job profiles along with the remuneration offered in the field of Electronics and Telecom Engineering:

Job Title		Job Profile		Salary (lakhs per annum)
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineer		Responsible for designing various telecommunications equipment like modems, switches, routers and radio links. They are also responsible for developing test prototypes of integrated circuit components and for enhancing the performance of the telecommunication system and come up with new ideas to manage and supervise special projects.		INR 3, 50,000 – INR 4, 50,000 For NIT graduates – INR 11,00,000
Telecom Engineer		To create, supervise and maintain the electronic equipment used in the telecommunications industry.		INR 3,62,915 - INR 976,135
Communications Engineer		Responsible for the research, design, development and production of communications equipment and systems. They design and modify electrical communication systems for scientific, military, industrial or commercial use.		INR 3,49,867 - INR 8,29,849
Electronic Communications Technician		Electronic communications technicians install, monitor, maintain and troubleshoot a variety of Internet, telephone and television equipment and systems. They are most frequently employed by wired and wireless carriers, building contractors, cable television companies or other telecommunications services.		INR 3,28,374 per year – INR 714,018
Telecommunications Network Engineer		Telecommunications network engineers design, install and operate a company's voice, video and data communication systems. They select and customize telecommunication’s hardware and software for clients' particular needs.		INR 3,65,956 – INR 11,65,772

Course Structure and Syllabus for B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering

B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineers have many responsibilities being a student.

• To engage them in designing of systems, tools and applications in electronics, communication and allied engineering domains.
• To apply the knowledge of electronics and communication engineering to solve relevant problems and gain experience of working with radio and TV electronic systems.
• Study about efficient electronic circuits meeting specified design objectives
• To identify, analyze and solve problems related to VLSI design, power electronics, signal processing and communication engineering

Semester I	Semester II	Semester III	Semester IV
Economics for Engineers	Aspects of Indian History for Engineers	Term Paper	Microwave Engineering
Sociology for Engineers	Law for Engineers	Basic Electronics Engineering	Optical Communication
Basic Electrical Engineering	Engineering Mechanics	Material Science	Telecommunication Switching
Digital Systems and Microprocessors	Digital Systems and Microprocessors	Object Oriented Programming Using C++	Digital Systems and Microprocessors
Embedded Software Engineer	Embedded Software Engineer	Digital Systems and Microprocessors	Embedded Software Engineer
Independent Study and Research	Independent Study and Research	Embedded Software Engineer	Fundamental of Cloud Computing & Enterprise
Introduction to Nuclear Security	Introduction to Nuclear Security	Independent Study and Research	Independent Study and Research
English Language Usage Essentials	Introduction to Communication Skills	Introduction to Nuclear Security	Introduction to Nuclear Security
Understanding Self for Effectiveness	Individual Society and Nation	Circuit Theory	Introduction to Open Source Technologies-php, Mysql
Applied Chemistry	Applied Mathematics – II	Signals and Systems	Python Programming
Applied Mathematics- I	Applied Physics- II	Effective Written Communication	Unix Operating System and Shell Programming
Applied Physics- I	Environmental Studies	Problem Solving and Creative Thinking	Visual .Net Technologies
Biology for Engineers	Introduction to Computers and Programming in C	Numerical Methods and Optimization	Analog Communication
Foreign Business Language	Foreign Business Language	Foreign Business Language	Circuit Simulation Lab
Open Elective Courses	Open Elective Courses	Open Elective Courses	Digital Electronics
Outdoor Activity Based Courses	Outdoor Activity Based Courses	Outdoor Activity Based Courses	Electromagnetic Field Theory
Engineering Graphics Lab	Elements of Mechanical Engineering Lab	PCB Design Lab	Electronics Devices and Circuits
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Semester V	Semester VI	Semester VII	Semester VIII
In-House Practical Training	Microwave Engineering	Term Paper	Microwave Engineering
Digital Systems and Microprocessors	Optical Communication	Basic Electronics Engineering	Optical Communication
Embedded Software Engineer	Telecommunication Switching	Material Science	Telecommunication Switching
Independent Study and Research	Digital Systems and Microprocessors	Object Oriented Programming Using C++	Digital Systems and Microprocessors
Introduction to Nuclear Security	Embedded Software Engineer	Digital Systems and Microprocessors	Embedded Software Engineer
Antenna and Wave Propagation	Independent Study and Research	Embedded Software Engineer	Fundamental of Cloud Computing & Enterprise
Digital Communication	Introduction to Nuclear Security	Independent Study and Research	Independent Study and Research
Digital Signal Processing	Introduction to Communication Skills	Introduction to Nuclear Security	Introduction to Nuclear Security
Microprocessors and Interfacing	Individual Society and Nation	Circuit Theory	Introduction to Open Source Technologies-php, Mysql
Receptive and Expressive Communication Skills	Applied Mathematics – II	Signals and Systems	Python Programming
Group Dynamics and Team Building	Applied Physics- II	Effective Written Communication	Unix Operating System and Shell Programming
Java Programming	Environmental Studies	Problem Solving and Creative Thinking	Visual .Net Technologies
Foreign Business Language	Introduction to Computers and Programming in C	Numerical Methods and Optimization	Analog Communication
Open Elective Courses	Foreign Business Language	Foreign Business Language	Circuit Simulation Lab
Outdoor Activity Based Courses	Open Elective Courses	Open Elective Courses	Digital Electronics
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---	---	---	Professional Communication for Recruitment and Employability
---	---	---	Values and Ethics for Personal and Professional Development
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---	---	---	Foreign Business Language
---	---	---	Open Elective Courses
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Industrial training

It is compulsory for students to undergo industrial training during their 4 years of study, usually in the last year of course. Universities also arrange industrial visits, technical seminars and workshops and also organize development programs to enhance the overall personality of the students to meet industrial requirements.

Books for B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering

• Advanced Engineering Mathematics: F. Kreyszig
• Anand Kumar, Digital Electronics
• Modern Engineering Physics – A.S. Vasudeva (S. Chand)
• Electronic Devices & Circuits - Boylstad & Nashelsky
• Principles of Electronics – V.K. Mehta, Shalu Melta
• Engineering Chemistry, P.C. Jain, Monica Jain (Dhanpat Rai & Co.)
• C Programming – A modern approach by K.N. King
• Theodore S.Reppeport, Wireless Communications Principles and Practice
• Kamilo Feher, Wireless Digital Communications, Modernization & Spread Spectrum Applications

Admission to B. Tech. First Year through Entrance Examination:

• Candidates who have passed Intermediate of U.P. Board or (10+2) standard from other board with Physics and Mathematics along with any one of Chemistry/Bio-Technology/Computer Science/ Biology are eligible for admission to first year of 4 year B.Tech. Courses offered by Colleges/Institutions of U.P. affiliated to Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow.
• Candidates who have passed Intermediate of U.P. Board or (10+2) standard from other board with Agriculture are only eligible for admission to first year of 4 year B.Tech. (Agriculture Engineering) offered by Colleges/Institutions of U.P. affiliated to Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow.

Entrance Exam:

JEE Main/UPCET