- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Department
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Campus
Technology Campus (Peenya Campus)
- Engagement Mode
Full Time
Overview
The B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) at M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) is a future-focused undergraduate program designed to prepare students for the rapidly growing semiconductor and chip design industry. The curriculum combines strong electronics fundamentals with specialized training in Semiconductor fabrication, ASIC/FPGA systems, RTL design, verification, and EDA tools.
The program also provides exposure to emerging technologies such as Nanoscale Engineering and Quantum Technologies , enabling them to embark their presence in research domain. The program includes internships, capstone projects, clean-room fundamentals, and industry-oriented electives. Academic association and international exposure opportunities with the University at Albany will enable students to gain global perspective in semiconductor technologies and emerging nanoscale systems.
Program Objectives
- Develop Strong Semiconductor and VLSI Fundamentals
- Build Industry-Ready Design and Problem-Solving Skills
- Promote Innovation and Research Orientation
- Enhance Professional, Entrepreneurial, and Leadership Skills
- Prepare Graduates for Lifelong Learning and Advanced Careers
Program Educational Objectives
The objectives of the B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) Programme are to:
- PEO 1: Establish successful careers in VLSI and Semiconductor industries by demonstrating design tool skills and innovation.
- PEO 2: Pursue higher education in emerging areas such as Semiconductor, Nanotechnology and Quantum computing.
- PEO 3: Exhibit team work, leadership qualities, and social responsibility while working in multidisciplinary environments.
Knowledge and Attitude Profile (WK)
- WK1:A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences.
- WK 2:Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline.
- WK 3:A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline.
- WK 4 :Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline.
- WK 5 :Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, reuse of resources, net zero carbon, and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area.
- WK 6 :Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline
- WK 7:Knowledge of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline, such as the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety and sustainable development.
- WK 8 :Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues.
- WK 9:Ethics, inclusive behavior and conduct. Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability etc. with mutual understanding and respect, and of inclusive attitudes.
Program Outcomes (POs)
- PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop solutions for complex engineering problems.
- PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)
- PO3: Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5)
- PO4: Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8)
- PO5: Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)
- PO6: The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7)
- PO7: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)
- PO8: Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
- PO9: Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, and make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences.
- PO10: Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
- PO11: Life-Long Learning:Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)
Programme Specific Objectives (PSO)
- PSO-1: Apply VLSI design workflows to model, simulate, analyze, and optimize integrated circuits for performance, power, area, and reliability requirements.
- PSO-2: Characterize semiconductor and nanoscale devices using advanced techniques to evaluate their suitability for real-time and emerging electronic applications.
Curriculum Details
| SI No | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTB105A | Calculus and Linear Algebra | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 2 | PYB103A | Physics for VLSI Engineers | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 3 | VDD101A | Fundamentals of Electronic Devices | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 4 | VDC101A | Clean room fundamental and safety | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 5 | BTN101A | Environmental Studies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 6 | TSM103A | English Communication | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 7 | EEF101A | Design Thinking and Idea Lab | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 50 |
| 8 | Total | 12 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 500 |
| SI No | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTB106A | Differential Equations and Numerical Techniques | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 2 | CYB105A | Chemistry for VLSI Engineers | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 3 | EED102A | Basic Electrical Engineering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 4 | CSD106A | Programming in Python | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 5 | PYC122A | Semiconductor Physics | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 6 | TSM104A | Kannada Kali | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
| 7 | VDC111A | Circuits and Network Theory | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 8 | Total | 13 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 600 |
| SI No | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTB205A | Complex Variable and Vector Calculus | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 2 | PYC213A | Physical Principle of Nanoscale Science and Engineering | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 3 | VDC201A | Analog Electronics | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 4 | VDC202A | Digital Logic Design | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 5 | VDC203A | Programming in C | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 100 |
| 6 | VDL204A | Scripting Language for EDA | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 50 |
| 7 | LAN201A | Indian Constitution, Human Rights And Law | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 8 | Total | 11 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 600 |
| SI No | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECD211A | Probability and Stochastic Processes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 2 | VDC211A | OpAmp Circuits | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 3 | VDC212A | Discrete Signal Processing | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 4 | VDC213A | RTL Design and Synthesis | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 5 | TSN201A | Essence of Indian Knowledge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
| 6 | BAU201A | Entrepreneurial Mindset and Action | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 7 | VDI214A | Internship-1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 50 |
| 8 | TSU201A | Universal Human Values – II* | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 100 |
| 9 | Total | 12 | 4 | 12 | 23 | 700 |
| SI No | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VDC301A | Semiconductor Devices and Circuits | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 2 | VDC302A | Computer Architecture | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 3 | VDC303A | Embedded Processors and Controllers | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 4 | VDC304A | CMOS IC Design | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 5 | VDC305A | IC Manufacturing | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 6 | VDE3XXA | Professional Core Elective (PCE)-1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 7 | BNE101A | Yoga for Health and Wellness | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 50 |
| 8 | PTU101A | Sports | |||||
| 9 | PTU301A | Employability Enhancement Course -1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| 10 | Total | 12 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 700 |
| SI No | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VDC311A | Quantum Circuit Design | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 2 | VDC312A | ASIC Design | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 3 | VDC313A | Nano-electronics | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 4 | VDC314A | Project Management For VLSI Systems | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 5 | VDE3XXA | Professional Core Elective (PCE) -2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 6 | PTU302A | Employability Enhancement Course-2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| 7 | VDI315A | Internship-2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 100 |
| 8 | VDP316A | Capstone Project-1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 100 |
| 9 | Total | 9 | 5 | 16 | 22 | 700 |
| SI No | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VDE4XXA | Professional Core Elective (PCE) - 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 2 | VDE4XXA | Professional Core Elective (PCE) - 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 3 | OET4XXA | Open Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 4 | VDP401A | Capstone Project-2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 100 |
| 5 | Total | 7 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 400 |
| SI No | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/S) | Tutorials (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VDP411A | Capstone Project - 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 12 | 300 |
| 2 | VDS412A | Technical Seminar | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 100 |
| 3 | OET4XXA | Open Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 4 | VDI413A | Internship - 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 100 |
| 5 | Total | 3 | 0 | 32 | 19 | 600 | |
| 6 | Total Credits | 160 | 4800 |
| Sl. No. | Stream | Semiconductor | VLSI | Quantum | Nanotechnology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VDE301A | VDE302A | VDE303A | VDE304A | |
| PCE- 1 Sem 5 |
Semiconductor Metrology Systems | PCB Design and SI Analysis | Introduction to Quantum Materials and Devices | MEMS and NEMS (sensor focus) | |
| 2 | VDE311A | VDE312A | VDE313A | VDE314A | |
| PCE- 2 Sem 6 |
Photonics and Optoelectronics Devices | Analog and Mixed Signal Design | Quantum Random Noise Generation and Analysis | Nanomaterials and Characterization Techniques | |
| 3 | VDE401A | VDE402A | VDE403A | VDE404A | |
| PCE- 3 Sem 7 |
High Power Circuit Design | Memory Design | Quantum Machine Learning | Nano electronic devices and Circuits | |
| 4 | VDE411A | VDE412A | VDE413A | VDE414A | |
| PCE- 4 Sem 7 |
Organic Semiconductor | VLSI Verification and Testing | Quantum Fault Tolerance | Nanotechnology in Diagnostics and Therapy |
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass in 2nd PUC / 12th Std / Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 60% of Marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer.
- Admission to University quota will be based on COMEDK/JEE/KCET scores.
Fee Structure
Fee Structure 2026–27
| Total Fee Per Year |
|---|
| Rs. 6,25,000 |
Intake
60 Seats
Career Path
- VLSI Design Engineer
- RTL / ASIC / FPGA Engineer
- Physical Design & Verification Engineer
- Semiconductor Process Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- EDA Tool & CAD Engineer
- Silicon Validation Engineer
- Nano-electronics & Quantum Technology Research
- Automotive Electronics & IoT Systems
- Higher Studies (M.Tech/MS/PhD in VLSI, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Engineering)
FAQs
This program focuses on semiconductor technology, chip design, VLSI systems, and embedded electronics with strong practical and industry-oriented learning.
ECE is broader and covers multiple electronics domains. VLSI Design and Technology specializes in semiconductor and chip-design technologies.
Graduates can work as RTL Design Engineer, Analog Design Engineer, FPGA Design Engineering, FPGA Application Engineering, Verification Engineer, Test Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineer, Semiconductor Process Engineer etc.
RUAS offers Industry-oriented curriculum, EDA tool exposure, Internships and capstone projects, Clean-room fundamentals and Emerging technologies as electives
It provides global academic exposure and strengthens the program’s alignment with international semiconductor education trends.
Yes. Students gain hands-on experience through labs, internships, projects, workshops, and semiconductor tool-based learning.
Yes. Students can pursue M.Tech, MS, or research in VLSI, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Engineering, and related areas.
Semiconductors are critical for AI, IoT, 5G, automotive electronics, and advanced computing, creating strong long-term career opportunities.
Contact
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Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Heritage Building, Gnana Gangothri Campus New BEL Road, MSR Nagar, Bengaluru-58