Electronics Engineering Course: Admission 2025, Fees, Syllabus, Entrance Exams, Top Colleges, Career Scope & Salary

BTech in Electronics Engineering is a four-year course which is designed in order to prepare candidates for developing electronic equipments which are applied across various domains such as heavy machinery, saellite communication, radio communication etc. Electronics Engineering is either offered as a stand-alone course or it is offered as Electronics and Communications Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering. This course is a branch of Electrical Engineering that requires candidates to develop skills in order to develop products and electronic systems using electronic technologies such as VLSI,  Sonar,  Radar,  etc.. 

Graduates can find diverse career opportunities in sectors like consumer electronics manufacturing, the semiconductor industry, telecommunication companies, aerospace and defense, medical electronics, and research and development institutions.

With a duration of four years for BTech programs and three years for Diploma courses, Electronics Engineering equips graduates with competitive salary potential, particularly with experience and specialised skills. Moreover, it serves as a pathway to higher studies, facilitating pursuits in Master's programs like MTech in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, both nationally and internationally.

Electronics Engineering is the backbone of modern-day technology which allows people to make use of many devices that are important for our daily communications such as mobile phones, computers, satellites, Wi-Fi, etc.. Also, there is a lot of emphasis on VLSI Design, which involves designing and creating complex integrated circuits. Electronics engineers are at the forefront of advancements in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics.
Electronics Engg. is therefore popular choice amongst students who wish to make a career in top IT companies and consumable electronics sector and suggest novel innovations and ideas for developing efficient products. This course also consists of certain sub-disciplines which are offered as specializations in M.Tech courses such as:
• VLSI Design
• Systems Engineering
• Radio Frequency Engineering
• Analog Circuits and Electronic Engineering
• Telecommunications Engineering
• Embedded Systems Design
• Microelectronics
• Electromagnetic Engineering
• Control Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering

The fundamental difference between the two branches of engineering is as follows:

MSc in Electronics is a course pursued after completing bachelor’s degree in Science courses like physics, computer Science or electronics. Whereas, M.Tech Electronics Engineering is a course pursued by students after completing undergraduate programme in engineering.

Though both the courses deal with the study of the various aspects of electronics, there are some key course differences between the two subjects that sets them apart. Below is a tabulate where more of it is explained in detail.

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Electronics Engineering course duration generally differs depending on its level. For UG Electronics Engineering courses, its 4 years in general. If you are interested in courses at the PG level, the duration is 2 years. You can also go for a diploma in Electronics Engg. right after completing your Class 10, which is 3 years long, if you wish to enter the workforce at the earliest.
Meanwhile, a PhD level course in Electronics Engineering can last between 3 years and 5 years, depending on your research topic and the college offering the program.

Candidates need to have at least 50 percent aggregate marks in Class 12 from a recognised board. They must score a good rank in entrance exams such as JEE Main and JEE Advanced in order to secure a seat in top IITs and NITs and pursue BTech in Electronics Engineering. They can also appear in other state-level and national-level entrance exams in order to pursue BTech from other reputed institutes.

For taking admission to Electronics Engineering courses at the IITs, you should be able to meet the eligibility requirements. For UG courses, you should have at least 75% marks in Class 12 in the PCM subjects. If you belong to the reserved category, the marks eligibility requirement is usually relaxed to a certain extent. Also, you have to appear for the JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams. You should work very hard and get a good rank in JEE Main to be eligible for JEE Advanced, which serves as the final call for admission.

After you successfully secure a decent rank in JEE Advanced, you will have to appear for the JOSAA counselling process where you will be allotted a seat according to your rank at one of the IIT branches in India. Similarly, for PG courses in Electronics Engg., you should meet the eligibility criteria of 60% marks in your bachelor's degree in the same or related field and clear the GATE exam. The good news is, if you are an IIT graduate with a CGPA of 8 or above, you need not give the exam and are eligible for direct admission to the M.Tech course at a few IITs.

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Most probably, yes. After the entrance exam results are announced, you have to register online for the counselling process of the colleges you're targeting. You have to upload all the necessary documents and submit the counselling fee. After that, you have to wait for a confirmation mail from the universities' side after your documents are verified.
After receiving the confirmation, you need to log in to the respective counselling portal and select your preferred course and college branch (if applicable) for admission. Seats will be allotted on the basis of your rank and score in the entrance exam. After the seat is allocated to you, you must visit the college to confirm your admission by paying the Production Engineering course fee and fulfilling other requirements (If any).

It depends on the college you are planning to take admission to. Every college and university in India have their own set of admission rules that they follow for admitting students to Electronics Engineering courses at various levels. The admission process can take a few weeks to a few months for completion. There are a lot of formalities before you are given the final seat and your admission is confirmed so you must stay calm during the entire process and keep an eye on all important colleges' announcements by checking their websites every day.

See, almost all of the Electronics Engineering colleges in India would like you to have Physics and Mathematics subjects in Class 12 because the field of Electronics Engg. involves a lot of technicality, calculative analysis, and analytical skills for one to play with electronic circuit board systems every day. So, it is quite difficult to get admission with PCB subjects in BTech Electronics Engineering.

Having said that, a few colleges may consider you on the basis of certain conditions like completing extra coursework in Mathematics and giving extra assessment tests. You should confirm the same either by visiting the official websites of the colleges you wish to go to or by getting in touch with the college admission help desk person.

You can find the list of some important documents that need to be kept handy during the admission process for BTech Electronic Engineering below:

·       Class 12th mark sheet with at least 50 to 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects. (75% in the case of IITs)

·       Class 10th mark sheet (if applicable).

·       Any valid ID proof like Adhaar, Passport, PAN Card, etc.

·       Migration and character certificates, if required.

·       Recent passport-size photographs

This is the most basic list and some colleges may also ask for other documents for which you must go through their admission guidelines available on the college website and then collect your documents accordingly.

Some of the popular exams for Electronics Engineering courses at various levels are as follows:

• GATE: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
• JEE Advanced: Joint Entrance Examination Advanced
• KCET: Karnataka Common Entrance Test
• AP EAMCET: Andhra Pradesh Engineering Agricultural and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test
• MHT CET: Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test
• UPSEE: Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination
• BITSAT: Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test

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The JEE Main exam will have a total of 75 questions from all three subjects. The exam will have 25 questions each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 will be multiple choice questions and 5 will be questions with numerical value answers. Students need to answer all 5 numerical value type questions. Also all 20 multiple choices questions are compulsory and no choice is provided in them. Students need to complete all the 75 questions in 3 hours.

Candidates who are applying under the Maharashtra state candidate category need to mandatorily upload their domicile certificate. It is thus advised that candidates keep ready their domicile and other documents ready bfore filling the application form of MHT CET.

Karnataka Examination Authority has released the KCET 2025 exam date at the official website. Applicants looking for admissions to engineering and other courses can check the KCET exam dates at kea.kar.nic.in. KCET 2025 exam will be conducted on April 16 & 17. KEA conducts KCET 2025 exam in offline centre based mode. Candidates appearing in the exam must carry their KCET admit card 2025 and one valid photo ID proof. KCET exam date 2025 for Kannada language exam is April 18.

Some of the popular Electronics Engineeirng entrance exmas abroad are GRE, TOEFL/IELTS, SAT, and subject-specific tests like the GRE Subject Test in Physics or Engineering

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Electronics Engineering courses typically cover a wide range of subjects, including:

• Basic Electrical Engineering: Circuit analysis, electromagnetism, semiconductor physics, and digital logic design.
• Electronics Devices and Circuits: Transistors, diodes, amplifiers, oscillators, and power electronics.
• Analog Electronics: Operational amplifiers, analog filters, and signal processing.
• Digital Electronics: Digital logic circuits, microprocessors, and microcontrollers.
• Communication Systems: Analog and digital communication systems, modulation techniques, and antenna theory.
• Control Systems: Feedback control systems, transfer functions, and stability analysis.
• Microelectronics: Integrated circuits, VLSI design, and semiconductor fabrication.
• Embedded Systems: Real-time systems, microcontroller programming, and hardware-software co-design.

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Elective courses vary depending on the institution, but common options include:

• Signal Processing: Digital signal processing, image processing, and speech processing.
• VLSI Design: Advanced VLSI design methodologies, CAD tools, and physical design.
• Wireless Communication: Cellular networks, wireless protocols, and antenna design.
• Power Electronics: Power converters, renewable energy systems, and electric vehicles.
• Robotics and Automation: Robotics principles, automation systems, and control algorithms.
• Biomedical Engineering: Medical electronics, bioinstrumentation, and physiological signals.

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Electronics Engineering has a strong focus on electrical circuits, semiconductor devices, and digital systems, compared to other branches like mechanical or civil engineering. It shares some overlap with computer Science in areas such as digital logic and programming, but Electronics Engineering delves deeper into hardware design and analog circuits.

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This entirely depends upon the individual pursuing this course. Some people would find it easy because of their passion and inclination towards the field of electronics where one can literally pump life into any and every electronic device that we use on a daily basis, along with their overall experience at the college offering the course. Other students might find it challenging and hard on the basis of their understanding and grasp of the course syllabus and their interests.

Having said that, the BTech degree course in Electronics Engg. covers a range of areas for you to gain expertise in, become job-ready for the future, and expect exciting work opportunities with companies offering excellent salary packages.

Some popular government Electronics Engg. colleges in the country are the IITs like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras and the NITs like NIT Trichy and NIT Surathkal. Other than these colleges famous for their NIRF ranking, course curriculum, and placement records, other Electronics Engg. government colleges in India include Jadavpur University, Jamia Millia Islamia, College of Engineering (Pune), etc.. The average course fee at these colleges is between INR 60,000 and INR 10 lakh. You must look for factors like course fee, curriculum, teaching faculty, infrastructure and placement opportunities before choosing your college for the course.

The average fees for admission to the BE Electronics Engineering range from INR 1.25 to INR 2 LPA. It depends upon the respective institute in which a student is enrolled. Private colleges charge more than government institutes, with the cost going as high as INR 3 LPA considering boarding and lodging fees. Students can also avail scholarship facilities provided by many private engineering colleges by maintaining academic performance in entrance examinations as well as in semester examinations.

Some of the top colleges or Universities for BE in Electronics Engineering include top government and private colleges such as:

• IIT Delhi
• IIT Kharagpur
• BITS Pilani
• NIT Delhi
• Delhi Technological University
• VIT, Vellore
• SRM University, Chennai

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The future in Electronics Engineering is bright, with advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and renewable energy.

There will be a growing demand for Electronics Engineers to develop innovative solutions for these emerging technologies.

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Yes, Electronics Engineers are also recruited by the DRDO. The organisation releases notification in case of any requirement or vacancy in the pertinent discipline. The recruitement to DRDO is done on the basis of an open-recruitment process which attracts the brightest minds and experienced candidates from the country. 

Yes, Candidates who wish to become a professor after BTech in Electrical Engineering will also be required to complete MTech and PhD in the required discipline.They must clear GATE in order to pursue M.Tech and later pursue PhD in the same discipline. They must demonstrate excellent research skills by grabbing fellowships and submitting research papers across SCOPUS indexed journals. 

Many PSUs conduct direct recruitment on the basis of marks scored in GATE instead of conducting their own separate recruitment examiantion. Electronics Engineer will also be required to qualify GATE in order to secure a job in PSUs. After qualifying for the exam with good marks, students may get a job in PSUs. 

 After completing Electronics Engineering, candidates can choose wide range of job profiles such as:

• Electronics Engineer
• Technical Director
• Network Planning Engineer
• Electronics Technician
• Associate Firstline Technician
• Customer Support Engineer

The top companies for pursuing an internship after completion of the BTech Electronics Engineering include top IT companies, Gaming companies and Satellite companies which utilise electronic components and parts in order to develop technologies. Some of these companies include:

• Ernst and Young
• BHEL
• Microsoft
• Dell
• Amazon
• Nvidia
• ISRO
• DRDO

The average BTech Electronics Engineering salary for fresh graduate students is somewhere between INR 4 LPA and INR 7 LPA. For mid-senior level positions, the salary range is slightly higher on the basis of the experience and skills acquired by the individuals over a few years. Their salary would be between INR 7 LPA and INR 10 LPA. For senior-level management positions, the salary in the electronics field is more than INR 10 LPA and can go up to INR 15 LPA because of the demand for Electronics Engineering professionals in this age of digitalization that we are living in today.