B.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engg
The B.Tech. Electronics and Communications Engineering programme at GITAM School of Technology, Visakhapatnam Campus, is designed to provide students with a robust foundation in the principles of electronics and communications, while also equipping them with the skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape. The curriculum is carefully curated to balance theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to contribute to advancements in areas such as Telecommunications, VLSI, IoT, and Industrial automation.
Eligibility
A minimum of 50% or 5.0 CGPA aggregate marks in Intermediate or 10+2 examination from a recognized central / state board with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics subjects.
Students scoring between 50–60% must meet at least one of the following criteria to be eligible:
a. Score over 42% (85/200) in GAT and over 75% in X Standard.
b. Score over 55% (110/200) in GAT.
c. Score over 85% in X Standard.
Additionally, such students must sign a waiver form if companies require more than 60% in Intermediate or 12th grade for placements.
Scope of the Programme
This programme offers a comprehensive education in electronics and communications engineering, covering topics such as signal processing, wireless networking, microelectronics, and telecom protocols. Graduates will be equipped to work in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, aerospace, and defense electronics, as well as emerging fields such as AI and machine learning applications in communications.
Department Vision
- To excel in Electrical, Electronics and Communication Technologies cultivating innovation with socio-ethical commitment
Department Mission
- M1: Empower the students with knowledge to face real-world challenges for holistic development.
- M2: Conduct multidisciplinary research that makes an impact on society, addressing key challenges through innovative solutions.
- M3: Foster a culture emphasizing empathy, respect, commitment upholding the ethical standards.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
- PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- PO3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
- PO5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
- PO6: The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
- PO7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
- PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
- PO9: Individual and teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
- PO11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
- PO12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Programme Specific Outcomes(PSOs):
At the end of the Programme the students would be able to:
- PSO1: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in Electronics and Communication Engineering focusing on subareas of Aerospace and Defence Electronics, Telecommunications, Sensors and IoT, AI and ML Applications and Software Defined Vehicles and apply this knowledge to solve advanced problems.
- PSO2: Design and translate abstract concepts in circuits, communications, signal processing, computing and sensing to real-time circuits & systems and analyze their performance.
- PSO3: Research and formulate suitable technologies for the implementation of Electronics and Communication Engineering solutions, demonstrating entrepreneurial and research aspects with a commitment to professional ethics and a focus on societal well-being.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- PEO 1: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of analytical foundations to Electronics and Communication Engineering in terms of founding principles of circuits, design, computing, signal processing and communication.
- PEO 2: Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to handle the real-world problems by applying theoretical foundations and practical skills in different fields of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
- PEO 3: Exhibit qualities of teamwork, appreciation of collaboration that entails inter-disciplinary endeavors and the potential impact of technology on society.
- PEO 4: Develop creativity, Research related skills, self-learning, entrepreneurial and leadership skills in order to meet the ever-changing needs and challenges in the profession.
Key Highlights
Centre of Excellence & Infrastructure
Featuring the Centre for Autonomous Systems, EMI/EMC Lab, Communications and Radar Lab, Signal & Image Processing Lab, and the NextGen Connectivity Research Lab.
Research Centre
Engage in multidisciplinary research with a focus on innovative solutions in electronics and communications.
Liberal Education Model
Earn 24 credits across different schools such as Business, Humanities, Law, Architecture, and Sciences.
Industry & Academic Collaborations:
Collaborations with prestigious organizations like Bosch, Capgemini, L&T, DRDO, and IIT Guwahati.
Venture Development Centre:
Participate in a 02-credit venture development course, encouraging hands-on learning and innovation.
Project and Consultancy
Syllabus
The curriculum includes:
- Wireless Networking
- Signal Processing
- Microelectronics
- Sensor Technologies
- Telecom Electronics Architecture & Protocols
- IoT & Sensors
- AI & ML Communications
- VLSI and Industrial Automation
Career Options
Graduates can pursue careers as:
- Electronics Design Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- VLSI Engineer
- Signal Processing Engineer
- IoT Engineer
- Industrial Automation Engineer
- AI & ML Engineer
Star Recruiters
School Leadership
Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Applied Education
Notable Alumni
Dr . Rajendra Pamula
Professor, Department of CSE
Sri. Mallavarapu Surya Teja
I.A.S
Indrakanti Raghuma
Scientist F
K.Narendra
Vice President
Srinivas Iragavarapu
Sr. SDM, Amazon Code Whisperer
Rajanala Hari Hara Kumar
Software Developer
Eswara N V Geratayya
Director
Sunitha Chirla
Applications Technical Analyst
Rama Krishna Addanki
Senior Solution Architect
Viswa Teju Colluru
CEO and Founder
Kalyan Nallaparaju
Associate Director
Eswar Sunil Kumar
VP & Head of India Operations
Prashant Ganji
Senior Scientist - Downstream Process Development
Aravind kshatri
Senior Scientist
Dr. Sushmitha Sundar
Head (Life Sciences) RICH,
Rajesh Chitta
Senior Technology Manager
T.Srinivasan
Registrar
Dr K D D Srikanth
Adjunct faculty
Lakshmi Prasad
Deputy Manager
Nirmal Kumar
Manager
Gangadhar
Deputy Manager
Dr. Manideep Tummalapudi
Assistant Professor , Construction Management
M.Praveen Kumar
IES
KNV Siva Kumar
Assistant Vice President
Dhiraj Varma
Entrepreneur, Director - Technical & Operations
Niranjan Reddy Renati
Grad Year: 2002, Vice President / Country Head at Olam Group, Thailand
Sindhura Polasana Palli
Grad Year: 2002, Sr. Director - Marketing - Keurig Dr Pepper
Maurya Chandra Pydah
Grad Year: 2004, Associate Director at Greenko Group
Krishna Devareyalu Lavu
Grad Year: 2004, MP - TDP, Andhra Pradesh, India
Adarsh Atluri
Grad Year: 2006, Director - Harmony Ventures, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Srinivasa Raju Namburi
Grad Year: 2006, CEO & Co-founder - BridgeThings Hyderabad, India
Amaranath Dabbara
Grad Year: 1990, Group Software Engineering Manager - Qualtrics, Seattle , USA Greater Seattle Area
Bharath Satti
Grad Year: 1999, Chief Architect, Director R&D - Plymouth Rock Assurance, Greater Boston
Narasimha Bhogavalli
Grad Year: 1990, Director - Tekdynamics Inc, Irving, United States
Vaibhav Sisinty
Grad Year: 2015, CEO - Growth School, Bengaluru, India
Mr. G Srinivasa Rao,
Vice President
Mr. B Raghu Kiran
IRS
Prof. G Sasibhushana
Professor
Mr. D Ashok
Senior Physical Design Engineer
Mr. Murali P
VP Engineering - VLSI
Ms. B V Srilekha
Analog Design Engineer
Dr. Edwin Vijay Kumar
AGM
Dr K V Srinivas
Scientist C
Narasimha Eswara Sarma Munukutla
SCADA Specialist/Principal Engineer
Dr K Narendra Swaroop
Senior Program Manager- Quality
A. Venkata Ramana
Director - Embedded Software
Vasupalli Ganesh Kumar
EX. MLA, VIZAG SOUTH
TLN Sharma
Designation: Software Group Manager Current Organisation: Schaeffler AG, USA
Vijay Rudra Raju
Associate Director Ericcson
B.SREENIVASA REDDY
Scientist H ADA-DRDO, Bengaluru
B.Raghu Kiran
IRS, Joint Commissioner, GST-Hyderabad
Shekhar Movva
Founder and CEO
Dr. Vidya kumari
Associate Professor
Mr. Anand Stanley
President
Smt. V. Shanti
Scientist-F
Prof. P.V.G.D. Prasad Reddy
Former Vice Chancellor
Mr. Partha Datta
Head, Engineering, Design
Infrastructure and Facilities
Fee Structure
B.Tech. Electronics and Communications Engineering
1st Year
₹ 2,83,500
2nd Year
₹ 2,97,600
3rd Year
₹ 3,12,400
4th Year
₹ 3,28,000
Scholarships
Merit-Based Scholarships
The scholarship from GAT/National/State Entrance Tests applies only in the first year. To continue receiving it in subsequent years, a minimum CGPA of 8.0 must be maintained.
Apart from the above, the following scholarships are also offered to eligible students.
- Employee Children Scholarships: (60%, 40%, and 20%)
- Loyalty Scholarships: (10% for Any alumni returning to do higher studies/Children of Alumni/Real siblings (Not applicable to step siblings or cousins)/Children of retired employees of GITAM/Spouse of GITAM employees).
- Sports Scholarships: (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 15%)
Need-Based Scholarships
- To be eligible for the need-based scholarship, the combined income of both parents/guardians of the eligible student/If the student is married, the combined income of the family, i.e., the student's and spouse's income, must be less than 8.00 LPA.
- The candidates admitted through merit scholarship in the slabs of 75%, 60%, 40%, 25%,and 15%, and the parents/guardians combined income is less than the prescribed limits are eligible for the additional need-based scholarship.
| Scholarship % | Upgraded Scholarship % |
|---|---|
| 75% | 100% |
| 60% | 75% |
| 40% | 60% |
| 25% | 40% |
| 15% | 25% |
Scholarships For Accommodation
- In addition, students awarded need-based scholarships after merit scholarships will receive an additional 20% scholarship specifically allocated for hostel fees at GITAM for slabs: 15%, 25%, 40%, and 60%.
- Students awarded 75% & 100% scholarships are also awarded the same percentage in the hostel and food charges.
| Year | Scholarship % | GAT 2025 Score | JEE(Main) 2025 | AP / TS EAPCET | SAT 2025 | NID DAT 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 100 | 141 - 200 | >=97.00 | 1 – 100 | 1501-1600 | >=97 |
| 75 | 131 - 140 | 94-96.99 | 101 - 250 | 1451 - 1500 | 94 - 96 | |
| 60 | 121 - 130 | 92 - 93.99 | 251 - 1000 | 1401 - 1450 | 92 - 93 | |
| 40 | 111 - 120 | 90 - 91.99 | 1001 - 2500 | 1351 - 1400 | 90 - 91 | |
| 25 | 101 - 110 | 88 - 89.99 | 2501 - 5000 | 1301 - 1350 | 87 - 89 | |
| 15 | 86 - 100 | 85 - 87.99 | 5001 - 25000 | 1200 - 1300 | 84 - 86 |
Note: Terms & Conditions Applied
Lateral Entry
| Year | Scholarship % | GAT 2025 Score | AP/TS ECET & DCET 2025 Branch Rank | State Technical Board % Except (AP,TS & KA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 100 | 141 - 200 | 1 – 100 | 95 - 100 |
| 75 | 131 - 140 | 101 - 500 | 91 - 94.99 | |
| 60 | 121 - 130 | 501 - 1000 | 88 - 90.99 | |
| 40 | 111 - 120 | 1001 - 1500 | 83- 87.99 | |
| 25 | 101 - 110 | 1501 - 3000 | 80 - 82.99 | |
| 15 | 86 - 100 | 3001 - 5000 | 70 - 79.99 |
Note: Terms & Conditions Applied
