Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE Engineering)

India produces the most number of young, talented Engineers every year. Engineering is a stream of education which involves the application of Science, Technology and Mathematics. Inclusion of these into the curriculum is done to innovate, design, develop and maintain machines, structures, software, hardware and systems & processes. The field of Engineering provides a variety of career opportunities across all industries. The duration of all engineering courses in India are of 4 academic years. Engineering is the most opted course by students, especially of Science stream after 12th. The bachelors degree of Engineering is called B.Tech.

About ECE Engineering Course :-

What is the use of ECE Engineering ?

ECE Engineering full form is Electronics and Communications Engineering. Electronics and Communications Engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with transmission of information across channel. It is mainly concerned with researching, designing, developing, and testing electronic equipment used in various systems. It is basically dealing with the communication part with the knowledge of the electronics field. ECE Engineering deals with a vast range of things in its field. Some of them are - analog transmission, basic electronics, microprocessors, solid-state devices, digital and analog communication, analog integrated circuits, microwave engineering, satellite communication, antennae, and wave progression.

There are two degrees available in ECE Engineering – B.Tech & M.Tech. Duration of B.Tech is 4 years, and duration of M.Tech is 2 years. For a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering,  the eligibility criteria for B.Tech includes –

• Qualify in 10+2 examination.
• Minimum aggregate of 60% marks in the previous qualifying exam.
• Have Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects.

The eligibility criteria for M.Tech includes –

• Must have a BTech degree in the same specialization.
• Must have an aggregate passing percentage of the subjects studied at the degree level.

Along with the above mentioned official eligibility criteria, other required skills to pursue a degree in in Electronics and Communications Engineering are –Teamwork, methodical mind, attention to detail, aptitude for Mathematics, innovation, time management, communication, project management, strong IT skills, inter-personal skills.

Engineering Subjects & Syllabus :

Electronics and Communications Engineering’s duration of course (B.Tech) is 4 years. Thus, the course is divided into 8 semesters, i.e., 2 semesters each year. Below we will see the subjects / syllabus taught in each semester in detail.

How many subjects in ECE Engineering ?

Subjects in ECE Engineering 1st Year :

SEMESTER 1	SEMESTER 2
Engineering Mathematics – I	Elements of Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Mathematics – II	Basic Electronics & Communication Engineering
Engineering Physics	Basic Electronics
Engineering Chemistry	Constitution of India and Professional Ethics
Programming in C and Data structures	Environmental Studies
Computer Programming Laboratory	Engineering Physics Lab
Elements of Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics	Engineering Chemistry Lab
Computer Aided Engineering Drawing	Workshop Practice

Subjects in ECE Engineering 2nd Year :

SEMESTER 3	SEMESTER 4
Engineering Mathematics – III	Engineering Mathematics – IV
Analog Electronic Ckts (Circuit)	Microcontrollers
Logic Design	Control Systems
Network Analysis	Signals & Systems
Electronic Instrumentation	Fundamentals of HDL (Hardware Description Languages)
Field Theory	Linear ICs (Integrated Circuit) & Applications
Analog Electronics Lab	Microcontrollers Lab
Logic Design Lab	HDL Lab ((Hardware Description Languages)

Subjects in ECE Engineering 3rd Year:

SEMESTER 5	SEMESTER 6
Management and Entrepreneurship	Digital Communication
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)	Microprocessors
Analog Communication	Microelectronics Circuits
Information Theory & Coding	Antennas and Propagation
Fundamentals of CMOS (Complementary Metal – Oxide Semiconductor)	Operating Systems (OS)
Very large-scale integration (VLSI)	Advanced Communication Lab
DSP Lab EC	Microprocessor Lab
Analog Communication
Lab + LIC Lab

Subjects in ECE Engineering 4th Year:

SEMESTER 7	SEMESTER 8
Computer Communication Networks	Wireless Communication
Optical Fiber Communication	Digital Switching Systems
Power Electronics	Project Work EC
Embedded System Design	Seminar EC
Very large-scale integration (VLSI) Lab
Power Electronics Lab

• Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Scope and Salary:
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Jobs :
• Electronics and Communication Engineering Scopes in India :

Benefits of ECE Engineering -

Electronics and Communications Engineering scope has a wide range of variety. Jobs / positions / profiles opted by and available to an Electronics and Communications Engineer are in the industries of - educational firms, electronics industries, robotics, Aerospace Industry, Automotive Industry, Construction Industry, Defense Industry, Electronics Industry, Marine Industry, Telecoms, Utility Industry, Power Generation Industry and other research departments. Electronics and Communications Engineering scope in Government firms like – DRDO, ISRO, BHEL, etc. is also very high.

• Jobs After ECE Engineering
• ECE Engineering Jobs for Freshers 
• Career Options After ECE Engineering 

After ECE Engineering what to do ?

This is a question that lingers in the mind of every ECE graduate and students who want to pursue a degree in ECE. To answer that, we will now discuss all the Scopes and Salary after doing ECE.

A fresher is a B.Tech graduate who has just / recently graduated and have no prior work experience. There are are certain job profiles / positions available for Electronics and Communications Engineering Freshers. Electronics and Communications Engineering Jobs for Freshers are even though limited, nevertheless are well paid enough, i.e., Electronics and Communications Engineering Salary.

ECE Engineering Jobs for Freshers – 

• Junior Software Engineer
• Junior programmer
• Research Associate
• Junior Developer
• Technical Support Engineer
• Trainee Engineer
• Data Analyst
• Testing Engineer

Electronics and Communications Engineering scope is spread across private and government firms in India. It also has scope abroad. For graduates / ECE Engineers there are a lot of career options with good salary. Some of the job roles / profiles / positions opted by and available to experienced graduates are – 

• Senior Software Engineer
• Senior Software Developer
• Associate Developer
• Assistant Professor
• Technical Recruiter
• Design /engineer
• Technical Manager
• Team Lead
• Project Manager
• Robotics Development Officer

Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) Salary :

Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) Salary IN INDIA :

There is a huge demand for Electronics and Communications Engineers in the job market. Hence, the job market being good, the scope of landing a good job in a good company with a good package is possible without much difficulty. The average ECE Engineering Salary of a B.Tech graduate is around Rs. 3 – 6 LPA.  However, on an average ECE Engineering Jobs for Freshers typically offer Rs. 4 LPA.

However, salary of a job seeker also depends on the individual along with his/her degree and their choice of job role. The average salary according to designation are –

Ø  Network Engineer - Rs. 3.55 LPA

Ø  Embedded Software Engineer - Rs. 4.5 LPA

Ø  Systems Engineer - Rs. 2.91 LPA

Ø  Electronics Engineer – Rs. 5.29 LPA

Ø  Electrical Engineer -  Rs. 6.29 LPA

Ø  Senior Engineer - Rs. 7 LPA

Electronics and Communications Engineers are also in demand in Government firms like – DRDO, ISRO, BHEL, etc. Average salary of an ECE Engineer in a government firm hovers around Rs. 2 – 6 LPA. Salary according to designation in Government firms –

Ø  Senior Engineer in Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited – Rs. 6 LPA

Ø  Technical Officer in Electronics  Corporation Of India Limited – Rs. 2.76 LPA

Ø  Project Associate in Central Scientific Instruments Organization -  Rs. 3.36 LPA

ECE Engineering Colleges :

A B.Tech or M.Tech degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering holds a great value in home India and also in abroad. Some of the top ECE Engineering Colleges in India are –

Ø  Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee

Ø  Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati

Ø  National Institute of Technology (NITK), Surathkal

Ø  National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal

Ø  Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad

Ø  National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy

ECE Engineering Jobs in Hyderabad :

Companies that offer ECE Engineering Jobs in Hyderabad are –

Ø  Creative Hands HR Consultancy

Ø  Protech Progressive Technology

Ø  Talent Partner

Ø  Bharat Institutions Division of Chinta Reddy

Ø  Think People Solutions Private Ltd

ECE Subjects in Engineering JNTU :

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) is a well known Univerasity in Hyyderabad. The ECE department of JNTU has well qualified and experienced staff and well equipped laboratories. The Department has many successful MHRD/ AICTE, UGC and DST projects to its credit. It has also organized a number of shortterm courses Refresher courses and Summer/Winter schools. 

The duration of Electronics and Communications Engineering Course in JNTU is of 4 years and the syllabus consists of 8 semesters. ECE subjects in Engineering JNTU are – 

• Mathematics - III
• Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes
• Environmental Studies
• Signals and Systems
• Electrical Technology
• Electronic Circuit Analysis
• Electronic Circuits Lab.
• Electrical Technology Lab
• Pulse and Digital Circuits
• Control Systems
• Object Oriented Programming
• Object Oriented Programming
• EM Waves and Transmission Lines
• Analog Communications
• Analog Communications Lab.
• Pulse and Digital Circuits Lab.
• Managerial Economics and Financial Analysis
• Computer Organization
• Linear IC Applications
• Digital IC Applications
• Antennas and Wave Propagation
• Digital Communications
• Digital Communications Lab.
• IC Applications and ECAD Lab.
• Management Science
• Telecommunication Switching Systems
• Digital Signal Processing
• VLSI Design
• Microwave Engineering
• Microprocessors and Interfacing
• Electronic Computer Aided Design Lab.
• Advanced English Communication Skills Lab
• Computer Networks
• Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation
• Cellular and Mobile Communications
• Radar Systems

ECE Computer Engineering

ECE and Computer Engineering are two different branches of Engineering. While ECE deals with transmission of information across channel, Computer Engineering deals with design, implementation, and management of information systems of both software & hardware processes. Both the branches of Engineering have different set of goals / achievements and knowledge.

Is ECE Engineering Tough ?

There is only one thing that make things tough is your lack of interest. ECE Engineering is indeed a tough subject to study but if someone has genuine interest in electronics, signals then might not seem very hard for them.

Best Laptop for ECE Engineering Students–

MacBook Pro 13″is handsdown the best laptop for ECE Engineering students or for that matter any student studying / pursuing any engineering course.

ECET Syllabus for Civil Engineering 2021 :

The AP ECET Syllabus for Civil Engineering 2021 includes –

ü  Strength of Materials

ü  Theory of Structures

ü  Reinforced Concrete Structures

ü  Surveying

ü  Hydraulics

ü  Irrigation Engineering

ECET Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering :

The AP ECET Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering 2021 includes –                                     

ü  Workshop Technology

ü  Welding, Forging, Foundry and Conventions in Drawing

ü  Engineering Materials and Solid Mechanics

ü  Design of Machine Elements

ü  Thermodynamics

ü  Hydraulic Machines and Pneumatics

ü  Steam Boilers, Nozzles and Turbines

ü  Refrigeration

ü  Industrial Management and Engineering

ü  Automobile Engineering

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What kind of jobs do ECE engineers get?

Ans. Here are 7 new-age jobs provided under the electronic and communication engineering course which you can aspire to do.
Electronics Engineer.
Electronics Design Engineer.
Desktop Support Engineer.
Service Engineer.
Communications Engineer.
Technical Director.
Network Planning Engineer

2. What does an ECE engineer do?

Ans.Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) involves researching, designing, developing, and testing of electronic equipment used in various systems. Electronics and Communications engineers also conceptualize and oversee the manufacturing of communications and broadcast systems

3. Is ECE engineering tough?

Ans. ECE is actually one of the toughest branch in engineering but it depends on you whether it is hard or easy to study. So if you are really interested in Electronics and communication then it will be easy for you to study. But if you are not interested then the harder subjects of ECE will be a nightmare to you

4. What is the scope of ECE after 4 years?

Ans. The scope of ECE is very high. You can be a part of the IT enterprise, airlines, telecommunication, etc. The Indian defense force additionally offers jobs for electronics and communication engineers. The average pay for an Electronics Engineer is Rs 1500 per hour

5. Is there coding in ECE?

Ans. Programming:It is something that is Common between both the branches. While one might argue that CSE is totally related with programming while ECE is not.

6. Do ECE students need laptop?

Ans. Even though you belong to the ECE department it would be the same. But then if you need to practice something on your own you will need to go out to some other place and practice there. And even when you would be given some projects to do, having your own laptop helps a lot

7. Which field is best in ECE?

Ans. 5 Best Courses For ECE Freshers
•PCB designing course.
•Telecommunication engineering course.
•VLSI Design Engineer.
•Nano Technology.
•Instrumentation Engineering.

8. What is the future of ECE in India?

Ans. Over the last few years, the electronics sector has already registered a compound annual growth rate of 41% and is expected to maintain the same rate for the coming years as well. Hence, India can be regarded as a booming market for electronics, which ensures a healthy future for ECE graduates.

9. Which laptop is best for ECE engineering?

Ans. o The best laptops for engineering in 2022
o Dell XPS 15. The ultimate laptop has arrived.
o Google Pixelbook Go. The best Chromebook and laptop for engineering students.
o Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
o Asus Zephyrus G14.
o HP Spectre x360 (2021)
o Dell G5 15. ...
o Microsoft Surface Book 2 (15-inch)
o Dell XPS 17 (2020)

10. Is Python useful for ECE?

Ans. Yes, Python is very necessary for an ECE student. It is a very easy language because of it's friendly coding.

11. What is the max salary for an ECE engineer?

Ans. Highest salary that a ECE Engineer can earn is ₹5.6 Lakhs per year (₹46.7k per month).

12. What can I do after ECE engineering?

Ans. Career Pathways after Electronics and Communication Engineering
1. Service Engineer.
2. Network Planning Engineer.
3. Communication Engineer.
4. Telecom Engineer.
5. R&D Software Engineer.
6. Desktop Support Engineer.
7. Software Analyst.
8. Analog applications Engineer.

13. Is C++ important for ECE?

Ans. This generation , C & C++ language is very important skill for ECE students. These skills are useful in embedded domain and also Microprocessors. In Embedded field(ECE) All with protocols, Microcontrollers, Timers everywhere need this skills.