B.Tech · M.Tech VLSI & Embedded · Ph.D

Where Circuits
Meet Purpose

Established in 2001, the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering is NBA re-accredited and a flagship at Amal Jyothi. The 2026 AI-Integrated Scheme weaves Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Edge Computing and modern signal-processing practice across every semester — with hands-on tracks in VLSI & Embedded Systems, Signal Processing & Communication, 5G / Wireless, Software Defined Radio and Custom PCB / RTL-to-GDS design, underpinned by industry-grade EDA tools (Cadence, MATLAB, Xilinx, GNU Radio).

New · 2026 AI-Integrated Scheme

B.Tech ECE — AI-Integrated Curriculum

4 years · 8 semesters · 170 credits · AI woven across every semester · VLSI (RTL-to-GDS) & Embedded track · Signal Processing & Communication track · 5G · SDR · Edge AI · 11+ labs · 74 PCC credits · 12 Professional Electives · 14 credits of Projects & Internship.

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About the Department

B.Tech ECE · M.Tech · Ph.D

The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering started its journey in 2001. With excellent infrastructure and a full-fledged faculty, the department has always been on a path of rapid progress, making it one of the premier departments of Amal Jyothi. From smart phones to satellite communication, our lives are incomplete without E&C Engineering — and the 2026 scheme prepares students for this AI-driven electronics future.

The curriculum is aligned with current and emerging industry demands — covering 5G, IoT, Edge Computing, AI, VLSI, SDR and Cyber Security — backed by hands-on training using industry-standard tools and a strong emphasis on internships and industry-linked electives.

Specialisation Tracks

Choose Your Learning Pathway

Flagship

VLSI & Embedded Systems

VLSI · EMB

ASIC Design, Embedded Systems and IoT with low-power VLSI exposure and the full RTL-to-GDS flow at undergraduate level. Hands-on with Cadence, ARM embedded platforms and custom PCB design in the Product Development Lab.

Verilog SystemVerilog Cadence ARM

Signal Processing & Communication

DSP · COMM

DSP with AI integration, Wireless Communication, 5G (MIMO, OFDM), Information Theory & Coding, and real-world communication experiments on Software Defined Radio in Communication Lab II.

MATLAB GNU Radio SDR 5G

Edge AI & Intelligent Systems

EDGE-AI

AI Foundations from Semester III through Deep Learning electives in Semester VII. Edge AI on embedded hardware, AI-driven DSP, AI applications in VLSI design automation, and capstone projects building real AI/ML solutions.

Python TensorFlow Edge TPU Deep Learning

5G / Wireless & IoT

5G · IoT

Modern wireless standards (5G, MIMO, OFDM), IoT architectures, Embedded Systems & IoT Lab experiments with ARM-based platforms, and integration with Edge Computing for latency-critical applications.

LoRa MQTT ESP32 5G NR

Hardware Innovation & Product Dev

HW-PROD

Custom PCB design, hardware prototyping, Product Development Lab projects, industry fabrication exposure and linkages with Startups Valley TBI — turning final-year projects into deployable products.

KiCad Altium 3D Printing Startups Valley

Cyber Security & Data Science

CYSEC · DS

Minor specialisations in Cyber Security and AI & Data Science, plus final-year electives in hardware security, secure firmware, and data-driven analytics — complementing the core ECE foundation.

Crypto Linux Git Open-source EDA
Programmes

Courses Offered

B.Tech 4 Years

B.Tech ECE

Electronics & Communication Engineering · NBA Re-accredited · AI-Integrated 2026 Scheme

170Credits
74PCC
11+Labs

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Admission through KEAM or Management Quota. Eligibility →

M.Tech 2 Years

M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded Systems

RTL-to-GDS flow, ASIC design & embedded platforms

SOPCLab
IoTLab
EDATools

B.Tech / B.E. in ECE / EEE / IT / CSE with a valid GATE score preferred. Eligibility →

Ph.D & Research

Ph.D in ECE and allied inter-disciplinary areas. Active research in AI/ML for electronics, VLSI, wireless communication and embedded systems.

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Minor-degree Combinations

  • ECE + Minor in Computer Science & Engineering
  • ECE + Minor in Information Technology
  • ECE + Minor in AI & Data Science
  • ECE + Minor in Cyber Security
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Curriculum, Syllabus & Rules

Complete B.Tech ECE syllabus, 2026 scheme structure (170 credits), CIE/ESE policy and regulations.

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Hands-on Facilities

13 Advanced Laboratories

Experience

Co-Academic Activities

ANFOT

Advanced Networking Facility of Tomorrow — hands-on exposure to cutting-edge networking and fibre-optic experiments.

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ECE Clubs

Student-led clubs driving robotics, embedded systems, IEEE activities and technical hackathons across all four years.

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Industry Collaboration

Partnerships with semiconductor, telecom and embedded-systems companies for internships, guest lectures and co-developed electives.

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Research Publications

Peer-reviewed journal and conference publications by faculty and students across AI, VLSI, signal processing and wireless domains.

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Conferences & Seminars

International and national conferences, technical seminars and symposiums hosted by the department throughout the academic year.

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NPTEL Workshops

One-day workshops and continuous NPTEL enrolment drives — our students consistently secure top performer certifications.

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Consultancy & Testing

CAPART assessments, testing services for luminaries, and estimation services for public electrification projects.

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Faculty Development Programmes

FDPs on emerging areas — VLSI, wireless, AI for ECE, embedded systems and signal processing.

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ASEATIC & ZEALOUS

The ECE Association organises the annual technical & cultural fest ASEATIC and publishes the branch magazine ZEALOUS.

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Learn 2 Learn

A peer-led learning initiative where seniors mentor juniors in core ECE topics, preparing them for industry and higher-studies entrances.

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Society Memberships

Active chapters and memberships in IEEE, ISTE and IETE — giving students global exposure and technical community access.

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Association

ECE Association & Leadership

The ECE Association consists of faculty and all students of 2nd, 3rd and 4th-year batches. It serves as a forum for students to interact with real-time industry situations. Guest lectures and seminars are arranged regularly. The Association organises the annual technical and cultural festival "ASEATIC", and we are the first dept association to publish a branch magazine — "ZEALOUS".

HoD
Dr. Gee Varghese Titus — Head of the Department
Faculty Profile: ECE Faculty Directory →
Email: hodece@amaljyothi.ac.in
Mobile: +91 94473 70152

Department Milestones

  • Department established — 2001
  • NBA Accreditation first secured — 2008 (one of the first in Kerala)
  • NBA Re-accreditation — 2017, extended through 2026
  • 2026 AI-Integrated Scheme — effective AY 2026–27

13 advanced laboratories · Dept Library with 1500+ technical volumes · Digital library with extensive e-book collection · Active IEEE / ISTE / IETE chapters.

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