VLSI Design

Completing a B.Tech in Electronics Engineering with a specialization in VLSI Design and Engineering from VIT Vellore can provide you with excellent job prospects and campus placement opportunities. Here are some potential career paths and job opportunities after completing this program:VLSI Engineer: With expertise in VLSI design and engineering, you can work as a VLSI engineer, involved in the design, development, and testing of integrated circuits and VLSI systems. You may work on tasks such as circuit design, layout, verification, and system integration.Semiconductor Engineer: The semiconductor industry offers numerous opportunities for electronic engineers with a specialization in VLSI. You can work in the semiconductor manufacturing sector, involved in designing and fabricating semiconductor devices, improving production processes, or optimizing chip performance. Embedded Systems Engineer: VLSI knowledge is highly relevant to the field of embedded systems, where you can work on designing and developing hardware and software components for various applications. This could include designing embedded systems for automotive, consumer electronics, IoT devices, or aerospace industries.IC Design Engineer: As an IC (Integrated Circuit) design engineer, you would be responsible for designing and optimizing integrated circuits for specific applications, working on areas such as logic design, physical design, power optimization, or signal integrity. Research and Development: With a strong foundation in VLSI design and engineering, you can pursue a career in research and development, either in industry or academia. This would involve working on advanced technologies, exploring new design methodologies, or contributing to innovations in the field.Product Development: Many electronics and semiconductor companies have dedicated product development teams where you can contribute to the development of new products or enhancements of existing products, leveraging your VLSI skills. VIT Vellore has a strong reputation for its campus placements, and numerous companies visit the campus for recruitment. These can include major electronics and semiconductor companies, IT companies, and startups. Some renowned companies that typically hire electronics engineers include Intel, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, Samsung, STMicroelectronics, Cadence, Synopsys, and many more. It's important to note that while campus placements provide opportunities, individual effort, skill development, and staying updated with industry trends are crucial for a successful career in this field. Participating in internships, research projects, and acquiring practical experience during your studies can further enhance your prospects.Additionally, pursuing higher education such as an M.Tech or MS in VLSI Design or related fields can open up more advanced job roles and research opportunities. Overall, with a B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Engineering) from VIT Vellore, you can expect promising job prospects and a wide range of opportunities in the electronics and semiconductor industry.

As per M. Tech regulations, a student is required to complete 12 credits (all the courses) from core bucket and 8 credits to get specialization in VLSI and Embedded Systems.
Candidate must have completed B.E./B.Tech./AMIE in ECE / EEE / CSE / Electronics & Computers Engg / ETE/ IT/CSIT/ Electronics & Control Engg./Instrumentation Engg./ Instrumentation Technology / EIE /ICE/ Electronics Engg.,/Bio- Medical Engg./ AMIETE and Electronics and Telematics Engg. / Electronics or equivalent from a UGC recognized University/ Institute. Preference will be given to GATE qualified candidates over TS PGECET qualified candidates. Candidate must have secured 50% marks in group subjects taken together in the qualifying examination (45% for reserved category).