What is Communications Engineering?: Course Fees 2026, Subjects, Top Colleges, Admissions

Communications Engineering courses basically teaches the basics of networking and communication to the students. Some of the core Communications Engineering subjects are digital circuits, electric signals, wave propagation, antenna design, computer networks etc.

The basic Communications Engineering eligibility criteria is to clear Class 12 with PCM subjects and secure minimum 50 to 60 percent marks. The admission for Communications Engineering is given on both merit and entrance basis. Students who wish to study Communications Engineering can prepare for entrance exams like GATE, AP PGECET, JEE Main, Karnataka PGECET, TNEA Counselling, and CUET PG.

Some well known Communications Engineering colleges in India are Jadavpur University, BITS Pilani, SOA University, SASTRA University, etc. The avg. Communications Engineering fees is approx. from INR 1 lakh to INR 6 lakh.

The popular Communications Engineering jobs in India include Telecom Caretaker, R&D Engineer, Test Engineer, and Electrical Engineer. Candidates completing this course get a chance to work with companies like DRDO, BSNL, Bharat Electronics Limited, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, etc. The average Communications Engineering salary is INR 4 LPA to INR 6 LPA.

Communications Engineering Course Details: Highlights

Some key highlights related to this course can be referred from the table given below -

Communication Engineering Course Highlights	Communication Engineering Course Details
Communications Engineering Course Levels	UG,PG, PhD and Diploma
Communications Engineering Eligibility Criteria	Diploma: Class 10 UG: Class 12 along with entrance examination PG: BTech + Entrance Exam Doctorate: MTech + Entrance Exam
Communications Engineering  Course Duration	Diploma: 3 years UG: 4 years PG: 2 years PhD: 3 - 6 years
Communications Engineering Examination Type	Semester-wise
Communication Engineering Admission Process	Merit or Entrance Based
Communications Engineering Entrance Exams	GATE, CEETA, JEE Main, AP PGECET, Karnataka PGECET, JEE Advanced, etc.
Best Communications Engineering Colleges in India	NIT Trichy, Jadavpur University, IIT Bombay, BITS Pilani, IIT Madras, etc.
Communications Engineering Course Fee	INR 1 lakh - 6 lakh
Average Communications Engineering Salary	INR 4 LPA - 6 LPA
Top Communication Engineering Recruiters	DRDO, BSNL, BHEL, HAL, Indian Armed Force, etc.
Communications Engineering Jobs	Telecom Sales Engineer, Telecom Network Engineer, Software Engineer, Telecom Specialist, Electronics Engineer, Network Planning Engineer, etc.

Note- This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

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If a student is planning to have a career in Communications Engineering, he/she must pursue an undergraduate engineering program (BTech) after completion of which students can opt for a job or for a postgraduation program in the same stream. Primarily, Communication Engineering is offered as a specialization at the PG level at most of the popular colleges in India:

Course Levels	Eligibility Criteria
Diploma	Students must pass Class 10 with Science and Mathematics subjects and a decent passing percentage of at least 50% marks.
Undergraduate	Students must have passed the class 12 exam or equivalent and secured a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. They must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. Students belonging to the reserved category are provided with a certain relaxation in minimum aggregate scores.
Postgraduate	Students must hold a bachelor's degree in the field of Communication Engineering/Electronics and Communication Engineering or any other related field. The marks obtained during graduation should be at least between 55% marks. The admission to MTech in Communications Engineering is based on marks obtained in the entrance exam combined with performance in personal interview/group discussion based on the college/university.
Doctorate	Candidates must have completed MTech from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent marks. Must have cleared the Research Entrance Test for PhD scholars.

Note: This information is sourced from other sources and may vary.

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Communications Engineering Admission Process

Here is the general step-by-step procedure designed for the students who wish to get admission in Communications Engineering Course:

Step-1: First of all, conduct a thorough research about the specific program. Look for the specific universities or colleges offering this program

Step-2: Submit documents like mark sheets, certificates, passport pics, entrance exam scorecards. These are necessary for admission.

Step-3: Fill out the Application Form, You can do this from the official website of the college.

Step-4: Thoroughly prepare for the Entrance Exams and clear their cutoffs (if applicable).

Step-5: College will announce the result within a particular time frame. Wait for it!

Step-6: Next, confirm your admission and pay the required fees.

Step-7: Complete any remaining formality and then you are free to proceed with your classes.

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Some of the top entrance exams that you can prepare for to get a seat at very known Communications Engineering colleges at the UG level are given here -

Exams	Exam Schedule
JEE Main	JEE Main Exam Date
JEE Advanced	JEE Advanced Exam Date
AP PGECET	AP PGECET Exam Date
CUET-PG	CUET PG Exam Date
TNEA Counselling	TNEA Counselling Date
GATE	GATE Exam Date

Source - Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Communications Engineering is basically a major component of Electronics and Communication Engineering and Electrical Engineering, owing to which the syllabus for the course overlaps a lot with the other two courses. This section particularly throws light on the general subjects covered in Communication Engineering classes for the UG, PG, diploma, and dostorate-level courses in India.

BTech ECE (Communication Systems and Technology) Syllabus

At the UG level, most of the popular colleges offer either a BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering with a specialization in Communication Systems and Technology or an Integrated BTech ECE + MTech Communication Engineering course. Students mostly pursue the B Tech ECE course at the undergraduate level and opt for a postgraduate degree in Communication Engineering. Students can check out the general subjects covered in Communications Engineering courses at the UG level in the table given below: 

BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering (Communication Systems and Technology) Semester 1
Multi Variable Calculus	Fundamentals of Computer Programming
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Semiconductor Physics
Semester 2
Engineering Graphics	Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Introduction to Digital Systems & Fabrication	Discrete Mathematics
Semester 3
Electronic Devices and Circuits	Network Analysis and Synthesis
Signals and Systems	Electromagnetic Field Theory
Semester 4
Analog and Digital Circuits	Microcontrollers and Embedded System
Analog Communication	Antenna and Wave Propagation
Semester 5
Microwave Engineering	Digital Communication
Digital Signal Processing	Elective - I
Semester 6
Wireless and Mobile Communication	Emerging Technologies – Beyond 5G
Elective - II	Elective - III
Semester 7
Computer Networks	Elective - IV
Elective - V	Capstone Project - I
Semester 8
Internship and Viva-Voice	Capstone Project - II

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

M.E./M Tech in Communications Engineering Syllabus

Generally, candidates pursue MTech in Communications Engineering which is a popular course for those who wish to specialise purely in the field of Communications management. Students can check the general syllabus for M Tech in Communications Engineering in the table given below:

MTech Communications Engineering
MTech Communication Engineering Subjects- Semester 1
Modulation and Coding Technique	Signal Theory
MTech Communication Engineering Subjects- Semester 2
Optical Switching and Networking	Communication Network Security
MTech Communication Engineering Subjects- Semester 3
Detection and Estimation Theory	Information Coding Theory
MTech Communication Engineering Subjects- Semester 4
Technology Management and Neural Network	Project Work & Viva Voce

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Diploma in Communications Engineering Syllabus

The diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering syllabus with special emphasis on advanced communication systems is spread across six semesters over a period of three years. Students get detailed knowledge about the communication technology and system applications via the 3-year diploma course. The general syllabus for the Diploma in Communication Engineering course is given in the table below:

Diploma in Communication Engineering Subjects – Semester 1
Applied Physics - I	Applied Chemistry
Applied Mathematics - I	Basics of Information Technology
Diploma in Communication Engineering Subjects – Semester 2
Applied Physics - II	Applied Mathematics - II
Basic Electrical Engineering	Basic Electronics
Diploma in Communication Engineering Subjects – Semester 3
Computer Programming Using C	Electronic Devices and Circuits
Electronic Instruments and Measurement	Digital Electronics
Diploma in Communication Engineering Subjects – Semester 4
Communication Systems	Electronics Design and Simulation Techniques
Microprocessor	Network Filters and Transmission Lines
Diploma in Communication Engineering Subjects – Semester 5
Digital Communication	Computer Networks
Optical Fiber Communication	Microcontrollers and Embedded System
Diploma in Communication Engineering Subjects – Semester 6
Microwave and Radar Engineering	VLSI System Design
Wireless and Mobile Communication	Final Project Work

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

PhD in Communications Engineering Syllabus

The PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering syllabus usually depends on the research topic; however, some basic PhD ECE subjects include Advanced Data Communication Networks, Wireless Communication and Networks, Wireless Network Security, Advanced Microwave Communication, Advanced Digital Signal Processing, etc. Since the PhD course duration is 3 to 6 years, students can find the main subjects covered in the course below:

PhD in Electronic Communication Engineering Syllabus
Advanced Data Communication Networks	Digital VLSI Design
Wireless Communication & Networks	Wearable Sensors Technology
Wireless Network Security	Nanoscale Devices
Advanced Microwave Communication	Internet of Things (IoT)
Advanced Digital Signal Processing	Research Methodology & Research Publication and Ethics
Embedded System Design	Final Thesis

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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It is very important for you to look at the course fees and placement options before deciding on a college for Communication Engineering courses. You can take a look at the section given below that talks in detail about some of the very well known college options and their tuition fees.

 

Communications Engineering Government Colleges 

IIT Bombay, IIT Patna and IIT Delhi are some government colleges which offer UG and PG courses. Further bifurcation for each course is below - 

Communications Engineering Government Colleges - UG Courses

Candidates can see list of goverment colleges offering UG courses -

Govt UG Comm Engg Colleges	Tuition Fee (INR)
IIT Bombay	10 Lakh
IIT Patna	10 Lakh
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology	2.62 Lakh
Coimbatore Institute of Technology	1.3 Lakh
IIITDM Kancheepuram	9 Lakh
National Rail and Transportation Institute	5.28 Lakh
Anna University	48,000
UNIRAJ	4.84 Lakh
Government Polytechnic College, Chhapar	9,000

Note - Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Communications Engineering Government Colleges - PG Courses

Candidates can see list of goverment colleges offering PG courses -

Govt PG Comm Engg Colleges	Tuition Fee (INR)
IIT Bombay	2.71 Lakh
IIT Delhi	70,000
IIT Madras	1 Lakh
IIT Kharagpur	39,850
NIT Trichy	1.4 Lakh
IIT Roorkee	20,000
IIT Hyderabad	48,000
IIT, BHU, Varanasi	40,000
IIT Guwahati	60,000

Note - Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

 

Communications Engineering Private Colleges

 

 

are some government colleges which offer UG and PG courses. Further bifurcation for each course is below - 

Communications Engineering Private Colleges - UG Courses

Candidates can see list of goverment colleges offering UG courses -

Pvt UG Comm Engg Colleges	Tuition Fee (INR)
Amrita School of Engineering	20 Lakh
SASTRA (Deemed to be University)	6.8 Lakh
Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE	9.54 Lakh
Manipal University, Jaipur	4.69 Lakh - 16.4 Lakh
SoT, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)	11 Lakh
Galgotias University	6.4 Lakh
Integral University - IUL	3.2 Lakh - 4.2 Lakh
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology	12 Lakh
GIET University	4.2 Lakh - 5.73 Lakh

Note - Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Communications Engineering Private Colleges - PG Courses

Candidates can see list of goverment colleges offering PG courses -

Pvt PG Comm Engg Colleges	Tuition Fee (INR)
Amrita School of Engineering	3.46 Lakh
SOA University	3 Lakh
SASTRA (Deemed to be University)	2.8 Lakh
SSN College of Engineering	50,000
Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE	2.16 Lakh
PSGCT Coimbatore	50,000
Ramaiah Institute of Technology	2.99 Lakh
C. V. Raman Global University	2.54 Lakh
Galgotias University	1.54 Lakh

Note - Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Communications Engineering offers opportunities in large numbers in the Communications sector, including, radio, television, telephone, mobile communication, computers, etc. Candidates who have completed Communications Engineering can pursue the following job profiles:

Job Profiles	Job Description	Average Salary
Microwave Engineer	Microwaves are created and used for communication by microwave engineers. They work on tasks like designing microwave circuits, creating new microwave technologies, and testing microwave equipment.	INR 7.5 LPA
Telecommunications Engineer	Telephone networks, the internet, and satellite communication are just a few examples of the telecommunications systems that telecommunications engineers develop, set up, and maintain.	INR 6 LPA
Signal Engineer	Signal analysis and processing engineers work with information-carrying signals.	INR 7 LPA
Antenna Engineer	Antenna engineers design and analyze antennas, which are used to transmit and receive radio waves.	INR 5.5 LPA

Note:- The salaries have been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.

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Communications Engineering Top Recruiters

Communication engineers also find work opportunities with space agencies as technicians, engineers, and researchers. In academics, opportunities are offered as lecturers, professors, and researchers.

Top Recruiters
Airtel	Reliance Jio
Vodafone Idea	TCS
Cisco Systems	Wipro
Infosys	Jio Platforms

Some other work sectors for Communication Engineering students are mentioned below:

• Technical services companies- This sector includes companies, which have operations in legal, accounting, architectural, engineering, scientific, and technical consulting services.
• Government departments- Communication engineers can seek employment in jobs at PSUs or work in DRDO, ISRO, BARC, and many others.
• Equipment manufacturers and installers of communication devices/systems- Communication engineers can work in central offices or electronic service centers.
• Transport providers- Communication engineers can work with transport providers and help in forecasting the impact of new developments, write reports for planning authorities, and analyse and interpret the data gathered from transport studies.

 

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding Communication Engineering courses:

 

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