Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE): Course & Career

Introduction

Electronics and Communication Engineering is one of the fastest growing field of engineering courses. It involves the transmission of information across the channel.

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) compiles in Communication Engineering and core Electronics Engineering. The course concept is to focus mainly on the communication part with the knowledge of the electronics field.

Electronics and Communication Engineering deals with the electronic devices and software applications. It is an interface of chip level hardware and information technology”.

One question always rises in the mind!

What is the difference between electrical engineering and electronics engineering fields?

Not too much.

The basic study of ECE is just as the electronics engineering, and communication engineering is an additional field in electronics engineering.

electronics & communication engineering imageThe history of electronics engineering is too ancient but it comes in race with the invention of Radio and Telegraph. At that time the Electronics and Communication Engineering was known as the Radio Engineering.

The Electronics and communication Engineering has been emerged in around 1950s.

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Course & Duration

Electronics and communication engineering is an emerging field of engineering.

In first half of the course, the students go through the basic engineering concept, physics, mathematics and chemistry. In the second half of the course, the students go through the core study of communication such as design, digital electronics, fundamental of Electronics engineering, signal & circuit, electronic circuits, VLSI, power electronics, computer architecture, and control systems.

After completion of UG degree the students are designated as the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology, depending on the University.

A bachelor degree usually covers the mathematics, physics, and computer science.

You can choose the Electronics and Communication Engineering, after completed 12th examination with mathematics and science.

The academic criterion of Electronics and Communication Engineering is divided into three courses/programmes as follows:

  1. Diploma courses leading to the polytechnic diploma of 3 years duration. (after 10th or 12th)
  2. UG courses leading to the B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) degree of 4 years duration. (after 12th)
  3. PG courses leading to the M.Tech (Master of Technology) degree of 2 years duration. (after graduation)

Beside these, it is one of the broad research fields leading to the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree.

For entering in PG (M.Tech/M.E/M.S) programme, B.Tech in Electrical Engineering is must.

Some other courses in this field are listed here:

  • Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics Engineering
  • Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Electronics Engineering
  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Specialization (Sub-disciplines)

Electronics and Communication Engineering has expanded in various specializations as the following.

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Courses After 12th

Admission Criteria

How to get admission in Electronics and Communications Engineering courses?

You can get admissions into these courses, through entrance examinations which are organized at national, state and university level. Admissions are also done on the basis of merit list. The merit list will be drawn on the basis of marks scored in the qualifying examinations.

For admissions into UG courses, you may appear for the JEE Main examination. It is a national level exam conducted for admissions into various UG engineering courses offered across the country. For admissions into PG course, you can appear in the GATE exam.

Some engineering entrance exams are given here:

Which are the best colleges for admissions into these courses?

  • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee
  • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati
  • National Institute of Technology (NITK), Surathkal
  • National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal
  • Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad
  • National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy

Jobs & Career

This field has an opportunity in two types of companies, Telecom Industries and Software Industries.

An electronics and communication engineer can work in aviation and avionics, consumer electronics, electricity plant, manufacturing, transportation, communication & telecommunication, computer application, radio & television, diagnostic equipment manufacturing and offshore companies.

There is an opportunity to get a central government job, state government job and in public & private sectors.

What will be your Job Profile?

Some job titles are listed here:

  • Electronics Engineer
  • Field Test Engineer
  • Network Planning Engineer
  • Electronics and Communications Consultant
  • Customer Support Engineer
  • Electronics Technician
  • Associate Firstline Technician
  • Research and Development Software Engineer
  • Service Engineer
  • Senior Sales Manager
  • Technical Director

Here are some reputed firms which require the electronics and communication engineers whenever:

  • BEL
  • DMRC
  • Siemens
  • Texas Instruments
  • Intel
  • nVIDIA
  • Philips Electronics
  • Motorola
  • Samsung
  • Conexant and Flextronics
  • DRDO
  • ISRO
  • Infosys
  • TCS
  • Wipro
  • Accenture
  • HCL Technologies
  • Tech Mahindra

Salary

An electronics engineer has a scope of career in India and Abroad. Salary packages offered to electronics engineers vary upon various factors such as working skills, qualifications, working area, recruiters and many other terms.

If you are an electronics engineer, you can get the initial package of 3.5-4.5 lakh per annum in India and $60000 to 70000 per annum in abroad. After gaining enough experience, you can easily earn attractive salary packages in this field.

Book & Study Material

The top recommended books in the field of Electronics and communication Engineering are as the following:

Essays, Short Stories and One Act Plays
R.K Kaushik and S.C. Bhatia

Textbook of Engineering Mathematics
B S Grewal

Textbook of Engineering Mathematics
V.P Jaggi and A.B Mathur

Physics of Vibration and Waves 5th Edition
H. J. Pain

Textbook of Optics
Brijlal and Subramanyam

Applied Mechanics and Strength of Materials
U.C. Jindal

Engineering Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics)
A K Tayal

Advanced Engineering Mathematics
B S Grewal

Microelectronic Circuits (5th edition)
Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith

Microelectronics
Jacob Millman, Arvin Grabel

Signals and Systems (2nd edition)
Alan V. Oppenheim, Alan S. Willsky

Electric Machines
D. P. Kothari, I. J. Nagrath

If you have any other queries related to Electronics and Communication Engineering, you may leave your queries below.

Displaying 54 Comments
  1. Amosi Elia Saidi says:

    I’m interested in Telecom Eng but specialized on computer devices

  2. Suneel says:

    Iam 2nd year ECE student how am I study for better job opportunities and what am I do for that please guide me

  3. shabana says:

    hey i have compeleted my b.tec and now I want to go in the filed of ece what next step should I take plzz help really need guide

  4. Baskar P says:

    I finished diploma ece pls help and tell to a better course

  5. Mohit Aggarwal says:

    what courses or training should we prefer for ECE?

  6. Thamizh selvan says:

    Iam a diploma student in ece branch and just now I have completed the the half of the 3rd semester in this pandemic situation and I have a query that after the completion of this course what are the different field of study am I eligible to learn.

  7. B S Eajaz hussain says:

    Good morning sir
    I would like to know how many semesters in this course sir

  8. Nizhamudhin says:

    ECE is the best course for the future electronic field and is same as to go CSE department and IT department and perfect job opportunity in this field

  9. gnaneshwar says:

    will physics play key role in ece group?

  10. sathish says:

    I am intrested in core , now i am current final year student i dont have any correct idea to place in an core job so pls suggest me how to place in cire job

  11. Kajol says:

    I complicated my BE in EC branch. I want job which kind of job is batter for me??

  12. Nithesh says:

    Would like to get training in core EC field and work in core industry. My top preferable fields are microwaves and radar, vlsi, telecommunication and automation.

  13. mohammed arif says:

    i want to know diffrent courses available after diploma on ece
    (electronics communicatoin enginering)

  14. surya says:

    I completed the diploma in ECE. I want to know the what are the different courses available in Electronics department in B.E. And their jobs in my core

  15. Vikas Kumar says:

    I have do electronic communication engineering. and what options job

  16. praveen says:

    It’s very simple & superb..to get the information.. Awesome

  17. abrar khan says:

    I got 51% in ece..am quit not intrested in ece…but my parents forced me….finally i completed…but which is the best course for good future…….

  18. Hazrat Binun says:

    I have do 3 years diploma in ece branch.So what options for jobs

  19. nirbhai singh kandiara says:

    Hlo sir hw r u ?
    M mr nirbhai singh from ludhiana
    My english is low but i interst ece work

  20. Diwakar says:

    l am student of b.tech(ece)3_1 from india(bihar). I am confused what should i do .please give me advice.i am interesting in signals

  21. naresh kr singh says:

    Hi i am naresh kr singh. somebody says that the mechanical is the best branch for boys but i say that ece is the branch in which maximum subjects are invisible related which is best for boy as well as girls who hard mentally not physically .. thanks

  22. Abdullah Bakhit says:

    My name Abdullah Bakhit from Saudi Arabia, I have a degree in electrical engineering and I would like to take some other courses to develop my self in the area of electronics and communication. please advise.
    what I should do.

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      You may go for Internship programs as this will give you practical knowledge and also enhance your skills.

  23. Mahima Pravin Makwana says:

    I will start studying electronics and telecommunications.

    This is my first year.

  24. leyander says:

    i will interested in my core job and i dont know my all subjects so plz reply answer me

  25. Abhishek Singh says:

    Sir,
    I have recently passed in WBSCTE but i don’t know my subject booklists .So u plz tell me about my subject of DECE 1st year 2016-17.
    Abhishek

  26. deepa says:

    Hii iam studying 2yr BE EC.
    Will u sujest me the course and exams related to EC So that can help me in the placement and jobs. I have interested to train myself from this year itself.

  27. C.vidyasree says:

    I have completed my 12th with 87%…i I am interested in both cse and ece ……iam confused to pick from them……. Can anyone help me which has scope in future…as early as possible… Because I have to attend for. Counsilling 2marrow……i will be hearty thankful for ever

  28. iam intersted work in ship field says:

    i am intersted work in marine
    field

  29. MUNA KUMAR JANI says:

    This line choosing a good job for me….

  30. Aftab says:

    I have just completed my bachelors in electronics field can some one plz suggest me what course should I do furthure….

  31. Ramprasth says:

    I AM COMPLETED DIPLOMA IN ECE AND ALSO JOIN ENGINEERING ALSO IT WILL TAKE ECE WHAT WORK WILL DO GOOD PLACEMENT OF TOP COMPANYS PLS REPLY MEEEE….

  32. om prakash says:

    Hello sir,
    I did B.E. in E.C. I want to do a extra course which is related to my branch, kindly help me which course is better and high scope in job.
    Thanks & best regard
    Om Prakash

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      you can pursue M.Tech in EC, after that you will have option to work as a engineer in the core field, asst. professor in colleges.

  33. pavithra says:

    hello sir.
    i completed my th class.my father suggested that you take ece branch.but i donot know which branch will i select.please tell me sir

  34. subbian says:

    In electronics and communication engineering which course is more valuable at present and future please tell me about it

  35. kannan says:

    its use fulll

  36. harini prabha says:

    Hello sir,
    I’ve completed my 12th.My father suggested me to go for ece.Is it really have a good scope? Can I confidentially move for it?

  37. basavaraj says:

    Additional ece courses are helpful for com putative exams or not.

  38. sosa nilesh says:

    Hello sir
    I am completing 12th and ECE WHICH IS THE BEST COURSE???
    PLZ SUGGEST ME THE BEST
    Reply

  39. D.Sai Vinay says:

    I am completing 12th(interested mpc) CSE & ECE WHICH IS THE BEST COURSE???
    PLZ SUGGEST ME THE BEST

  40. Jitendra pradad says:

    Hey I am jitendra prasad b.tech final year ece student. I have a lot of knowledge of all the ece subject . i have more knowledge of core subject . just i preparering gate exam and ies but now i have need job high profile . only goverment technical . pls suggest me ..

  41. vicky says:

    which is best course for boys Meachanical (or) ECE.

    • RAGHUYour Name... says:

      FOR BOYS BOTH R GOOD COURSES BUT EVERYONE SAYS MEACHANICAL COURSE IS ALWAYS A BETTER CHOICE FOR BOYS BECAUSE THEY R STRONG

  42. Kushal says:

    hey there iam Sheth Kushal . I am sudying I bn Alpha College of Engineering and Technology 3rd Year EC What can I do to get the job along with the Study??????????????

  43. pradip says:

    I want to know the oportunities of ECE in gujarat . plz answer my question earlier

  44. sai ramana says:

    I have completed my 12th with 92% .i am intrested in computers just like to design apps,i was really confused in picking up the right course between CSE AND ECE. PLEASE SUGGEST ME THE BEST ONE.

  45. Savari muthu says:

    it is very useful

  46. sameer says:

    its good

  47. its useful says:

    its very useful

  48. rajashekar says:

    iam interested in core job

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