Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Electronics & Communication Engineering) From UPES, Dehradun

B. Tech. in Electronics and Communication involves the study of design, analysis and application of electronics and communication circuits. The course focuses on telecommunications, energy and electronics sectors. Also known as B. Tech in ECE is a 4 year program which can be pursued if a student has cleared 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects.

The program enable students to develop new electronic systems useful for real applications. The approximate tuition fee of the course ranges from INR 1 lakh to 4 lakh. However in some private institute fee can go upto 6 to 7 lakh. 

Students after completing B. Tech ECE can work in various government and private sectors as Electronic engineer, Design engineer, VLSI engineer etc. Students can get a remuneration of 1.8 lacs to 3.0 lacs per annum at entry level.

What is the B. Tech in Electronics and Communication about?

B. Tech. ECE focusses on concepts and designs of underlying hardware systems which are used in areas such as telecommunication, energy and electronic sectors.  It is based on research, design,development and testing of electronics in various systems.

The core topics include understanding of analog transmission, basic electronics, solid state devices, microprocessors, digital and analog communication, analog integrated circuits, satellite communication, microwave engineering, antennae and wave progression.

Who should opt for the B. Tech in Electronics and Communication?

Students who have the ability to make use of theoretical concepts to solve practical and real-life problems can opt for this course. Those who have an inquisitive mind, will power and good verbal and non-verbal communication skills can choose B. Tech in Electronics and Communication.

Students with an instinct to develop designs for complex problems can opt for this course as well.

Academic options after B. Tech in Electronics and Communication

After completing B. Tech in Electronics and Communication, students can chose MBA, M. Tech ECE, M. Tech Communication Engineering for higher  studies which will help increase their salary package and improve their potential in the industry.

Duration

B. Tech in Electronics and Communication is 4 years, which is divided into 8 semesters. There are 2 semesters in each year, which have end term examination in the end of each semester.

Where to study?

Many Engineering colleges in India offer B. Tech. in Electronics and Communication with best curriculum and highly qualified faculty. Some of the top colleges are:

UPES B.Tech Eligibility:

The minimum eligibility to apply is 50% marks in class 10 and 10+2 along with with 50% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. 

For admission through the Non-examination pathway, candidates must have 50% marks in 10+2 as well as in PCM subjects for board merit and 50% marks in 10+2 and PCM subjects for JEE Main merit.

The merit of JEE Main will be declared on the website of UPES after the declaration of JEE Main Result. As per the result of JEE Main centralized counselling will be conducted through Merit Ranking. 

UPES B.Tech Selection Process: 

UPES admission is based on UPES Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT) through the examination pathway and also based on JEE Main/10+2 merit through the Non-examination pathway.

Key Points:

• Candidates born only after October 1, 1998 are eligible to apply for UPES admission in several courses.
• 80% seats are filled through UPESEAT followed by centralized counselling.
• 20% seats shall be filled through board / JEE Main merit category.
• In case of vacant seats in the non-examination pathway, the university also fills the seats through UPESEAT.
• UPES also has the right to conduct further physical (paper-pencil test) / online test for admission in case of vacant seats.
• For the Non-examination category, candidates must submit their 10+2 and JEE Main score to participate in the selection process.
• Candidates from Uttarakhand State Board should have 80% marks in 10+2 and PCM. They should also be ranked within 150 in UK board to be eligible.

Scholarship

Merit-Based Scholarship

1. Scholarship Amount- 50% on Tuition fee of first Semester
2. Merit-Based Scholarship will be offered to students securing an aggregate of 80% marks in class X & XII & 80% marks in PCM for B.Tech (All Streams) in CBSE/ ICSE / State Examination Board.
3. Such scholarships will be limited to 10% of seats in each B.Tech Program.
4. Scholarships will be allotted for the first Semester in Merit order to eligible candidates.
5. Continuation of Scholarship in the subsequent years will be as per the University policy

Scholarship for Uttarakhand State Board Toppers:

1. Scholarship Amount- 25% of tuition fee waiver for Boys and 35% for Girl students in first year.
2. Uttrakhand State topers will be allotted 1 seat per program as per merit order.
3. The seats reserved under this category will be within the 15% reservation for Uttarakhand resident students.
4. Should have “Sthai Niwas Praman Patra” (Permanent Residence Certificate).
5. Students will be entitled only for 1 scholarship at a time (either through Uttarakhand Board Toppers or through Uttarakhand Resident category).
6. Scholarship in subsequent years will be as per merit scholarship policy of the University.

Special Scholarship

In this category, first-year candidates will be provided with the tabulated scholarships.