The field of Electronics and Telecommunications deals with core areas such as analog & digital transmission, video, voice and data reception, electronics, micro-processors, satellite communication and analog integrated circuits.

Subjects studied under this degree are digital systems, digital Signal processing, Fuzzy logic and neural networks, VHDL and VLSI, digital communication, embedded system, Microprocessors & micro controllers and microwaves.

1. To learn how to apply principles of analog and digital electronic circuit design and develop efficient electronic circuits meeting specified design objectives
2. To identify, analyze and solve problems related to VLSI design, power electronics, signal processing and communication engineering

Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering

For availing admission in a B.Tech program for Electronics and Telecom Engineering, the candidate must have successfully passed the higher secondary certificate (10+2) examination or its equivalent with subjects Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or any other technical subjects such as Biology, Computer Science, etc.

Candidates need to score a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in three major subjects taken together. SC/ST and other reserved categories have an advantage of 5% relaxation in total marks. English can also  be one of the mandatory subjects in the qualifying examination, however, this can vary from university to university.

For IITs, it is compulsory to qualify in the JEE Mains and Advanced examination.

Diploma degree holders can get admission directly in B.Tech second year with lateral entry. They have to follow some admission rules as per the university.

Admission Process for B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering

The admission process for B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering Engineering is based on the performance in the entrance examinations: state level or national level engineering entrance examinations such as AIEEE or JEE. Some institutes also provide direct admission via Board Merit list considering the marks obtained in the qualifying exam.

Below are some of the entrance examinations conducted for B.Tech in Electronics and Telecom Engineering:

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main – JEE is a two-tier examination: Main & Advanced. Students can get admission in most of the engineering institutes through JEE Main exam while IITs only consider the ranking based on JEE Advanced exam. Online application process begins around December first week and last date of online submission of applications is by January second or third week.

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH CET) – MH-CET is a common entrance test conducted in Maharashtra for providing undergraduate and postgraduate admissions in engineering & technology and pharmacy courses offered by various government and private colleges of Maharashtra state. Online application forms are available in February and examination is held in May first week. The basic eligibility for undergraduate courses is pass in 10+2 (HSC). The exam pattern is MCQ based.

Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP or TS EAMCET) – AP EAMCET is a state level entrance examination conducted by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE) while JNTU Hyderabad regulates the TS EAMCET on behalf of the Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TSCHE). Application forms for EAMCET are released in first week of February. AP-EAMCET exam is held in last week of April every year whereas TS EAMCET exam is held in the month of May.

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) – WBJEE is a state level entrance examination for the purpose of conducting Joint Entrance Examination for admission to various institutions in West Bengal imparting education in medical, engineering and technological courses. Examination is held in month of April every year and application forms are available in January.