Electronics Sciences

What is Electronics Sciences

Electronics Sciences is a sub-discipline of physics, technology and engineering which studies the controlled flow and emission of electrons in a vacuum, and matter. This differentiates it from electrical engineering as it utilizes active devices to control electron flow by rectification and amplification instead of using passive effects such as resistance, inductance and capacitance.

In this curriculum of Electronics Sciences, students learn the fundamentals of Analogue Electronics, Communications, Electromagnetic, Digital System Design, Mathematics and Optoelectronics. The motive of this course is to grant students the required knowledge and the essential practical training to make them efficient with technology and to take up relevant projects. These professionals work in different kinds of various industries such as communication, information technology, quality product manufacturing. Automobiles, banking, finance, manufacturing, marketing, defence, education and entertainment also falls under their work field. There are numerous courses in Electronics Science such as B.Sc in Electronics Science, B.Sc (Hons) in Electronics Science, M.Sc in Electronics Science, and M.Phil and PhD in Electronics Science.

Overview

Course name	Type of Courses	Duration	Fee
B.Tech in Electronics Engineering	Bachelor Degree	4 years	INR 5 lakhs - INR 12 lakhs
B.Sc. in Electronics	Bachelor Degree	3 years	INR 5 lakhs - INR 12 lakhs
B.Sc. (Hons) in Electronics	Bachelor Degree	3 years	INR 4 lakhs - INR 11 lakhs
M.Sc. in Electronics	Postgraduate Degree	2 years	INR 3 lakhs - INR 10 lakhs
M.Tech in Electronics Engineering	Postgraduate Degree	2 years	INR 3 lakhs - INR 10 lakhs

For Undergraduate Courses:

B.Tech in Electronics Engineering

Course Name	B.Tech. Electronics Engineering
Type of Course	Bachelor Degree
Eligibility	10+2 with science stream
Admission Process	Entrance test/ Cut -off
Duration	4 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Fee	INR 4 lakhs- INR 10 lakhs in Public Institutes INR 7 lakhs - INR 19 lakhs in Private Institutes

B.Sc. in Electronics

Course Name	B.Sc. Electronics
Type of Course	Bachelor Degree
Eligibility	10+2 with science stream
Admission Process	Merit-based /Entrance exam
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Fee	INR 4 lakhs - INR 10 lakhs in Public Institutes INR 7 lakhs - INR 19 lakhs in Private Institutes

B.Sc. (Hons) in Electronics

Course Name	B.Sc. (Hons) Electronics
Type of Course	Bachelor Degree
Eligibility	10+2 with science stream
Admission Process	Merit-based /Entrance test
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Fee	INR 4 lakhs - INR 10 lakhs in Public Institutes INR 7 lakhs - INR 19 lakhs in Private Institutes

For Postgraduate Courses:

M.Sc. in Electronics

Course Name	M.Sc. Electronics Science
Type of Course	Postgraduate Degree
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree in Science with a 50% aggregate
Admission Process	Entrance test/ Merit-list
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Fee	INR 2 lakhs - INR 6 lakhs in Public Institutes INR 4 lakhs - INR 10 lakhs in Private Institutes

M.Tech in Electronics Engineering

Course Name	M.Tech. Manufacturing Process and Automation Engineering
Type of Course	Postgraduate Degree
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a 50% aggregate
Admission Process	Entrance test/ Merit-list
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Fee	INR 2 lakhs - INR 6 lakhs in Public Institutes INR 4 lakhs - INR 10 lakhs in Private Institutes

What does an electronics science graduate do?

Electronics sciences graduates or electronics engineers employ different types of electronic components from the more traditional analogue components to digital electronics components such as microprocessors and microcontrollers as well as programmable logic devices. They design, develop control systems, manage the projects in terms of cost and time as well as optimisation of resources. They need to have extensive knowledge of electronics, microelectronics, signal processing, instrumentation and computers. A major part of their work is planning, developing applications, modifying parts and systems to improve technical performance. Students can create an excellent career path for themselves in the production industry, IT sector, technology and communication firms.

Post-graduation, there is also an option to pursue higher education. It can be a Doctorate in Electronics Science or M.Tech in Electronics Engineering which mainly includes circuit and system design, component and materials technology, electro-optics and signal processing.

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Electronics Sciences

Eligibility criteria for admission in B.Tech Electronics Engineering: Qualifying class 10+2 (science stream) from any recognized board within India is an essential requirement for candidates. Acquiring 50% aggregate in class 10+2 is prerequisite for applicants. A relaxation of up to 5% is given to candidates under reserved categories such as SC/ST. The qualifying exam must be given with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and an additional subject of the candidates choice. To get admission in top institutes within India like IIT (Indian Institute of Technology), and NIT (National Institute of Technology), students must qualify entrance exams such as JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examinations) & JEE Advanced.
Eligibility criteria for admission in B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons) Electronics: Candidates must have passed their class 10+2 (Science stream) from any relevant board in India. The aggregate requirement might differ from institute to institute.
Eligibility criteria for admission in M.Tech in Electronics Engineer: A Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering with a 50% aggregate is an essential precondition for candidates. Aspirants also have to qualify entrance exams such as GATE to pursue this course in IITs.
Eligibility criteria for admission in M.Sc. in Electronics: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in science with an aggregate of 55% from a recognized university within India.

Admission Criteria - Electronics Science

For B.Tech in Electronics Engineering: Admission in top colleges for B.Tech in Electronics Engineers is conducted through entrance exams such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced and BITSAT. A few institutes also prefer direct admission as their primary method for admission. Direct admissions are done on the basis of the obtained marks of students in class 10+2.

For B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons) in Electronics: Admission in most colleges offering B.Sc in Electronics is done through the direct admission method which is based on the marks obtained by candidates in class 10+2.

For M.Tech in Electronics Engineering: Aspirants need to qualify exams such as GATE to get admission in M.Tech electronics engineering programme. In top colleges admission is done by evaluating a candidate's obtained marks in GATE.

For M.Sc. in Electronics: Direct admission method is preferred for conducting admission to colleges offering M.Sc in Electronics. Candidates are assessed his or her aggregate in graduation.

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Scope of Electronics Sciences in India and Abroad

A career in electronics is valuable in all aspects as it teaches you how to resolve any problem that comes your way. The electronics industry is developing at a rapid speed and countless career opportunities can be found in the electronic and IT industries.

Electronics is a discipline of physics which includes creating and applying technologies that produce efficient and better electronic devices. These professionals design, develop and maintain the electronic devices, circuits and computer control systems. During this course, students are also taught basic business skills, marketing techniques to be successful in business. The career aspects in this sector are very bright as the electronics industry is thriving. Hence, it is evident that in forthcoming years there will be an immense requirement for skilled electronics engineers. These professionals work in the electronic sector, transportation, wireless communication, manufacturing, automotive industries.

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Course Fees Electronics Sciences

	Minimum Fees		Maximum Fees
	Private	Government	Private	Government
UG	4.89 K B.Sc. in Electronics Sciences at Erode Arts and Science College, Erode	8.82 K B.Sc. in Electronics Sciences at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack	3.48 Lakhs B.E /B.Tech in Electronics Sciences at St John College of Engineering and Management, Palghar	1.50 Lakhs B.Sc. in Electronics Sciences at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik
PG	4.40 K M.Phil. in Electronics Sciences at DBF Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur	5.50 K B.Sc. in Electronics Sciences at Swami Sahajanand College, Jehanabad	4.00 Lakhs M.Sc. in Electronics Sciences at School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun	1.15 Lakhs M.Sc. in Electronics Sciences at BJB Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar
DIPLOMA	40.00 K M.Sc. in Electronics Sciences at Techno Global University, Shillong	3.40 K Diploma in Electronics Sciences at Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur	1.35 Lakhs Diploma in Electronics Sciences at Bajaj Chandrapur Polytechnic, Chandrapur	3.40 K Diploma in Electronics Sciences at Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur

Course Subjects

The syllabus for courses in Electronics sciences are written below:

For Undergraduate Courses

Syllabus of each undergraduate course in Electronics science is stated below:

B.Tech in Electronics Engineering
Semester 1	Physics I Engineering Graphics Mathematics I Computer Science Communication Workshop I Workshop Technology Practical Physics Lab I Engineering Graphics Lab Computer Lab Engineering Workshop
Semester 2	Physics II Chemistry Mathematics II Electrical Engineering Communication Workshop II Environmental Studies Practical Electrical Lab Chemistry Lab Physics LabII
Semester 3	Mathematics III OOP with C and C++ Signals and System Electronic Devices and Circuits (EDC) Network Theory Communication Workshop III Practical OOPs Lab EDC Lab Network Lab Electronics Lab
Semester 4	Electromagnetic Field Theory Instrumentation and Measurement Digital Logic Design and Application Analogue Electronics Information Theory and Coding Electronic Material and Processes Practical Instrumentation and MeasureLab Analogue Electronics Lab Digital Circuit Design Lab
Semester 5	Linear Integrated Circuits Numerical Methods and Applications Microprocessor and Peripherals Communication Theory Power Electronics and Derives Artificial Intelligence Practical Communication Lab I Microprocessor Lab Linear Integrated Circuit Lab Industrial Lab Minor Project I
Semester 6	Antenna and Wave Propagation Control System Engineering Digital Signal Processing Digital Communication Advanced Microprocessor and Embedded Lab Communication Lab II DSP Lab Minor Project II Comprehensive Viva II
Semester 7	VLSI Engineering Nano Electronics Technology Microwave Electronics Elective I (choose one) Optical Communication Remote Sensing Wireless Communication Solar-cell Technology IC Technology Practical VLSI Lab Microwave and Antenna Lab Major Project I Seminar Industrial Training
Semester 8	Micro Electrical Mechanical Systems Industrial Automation Industrial Organizations and Management Elective (choose one) VHDL Radar Systems Multimedia Systems Biomedical Instrumentation Broadband Communication Mobile and Cellular Communication Practical Major Project II

B.Sc. in Electronics
Year I	Basic Electronics and Instrumentation Fundamentals of Analogue and Digital System Electronic Devices
Year II	Semiconductor Devices and Applications Microprocessors and Microcontrollers Analogue Communication
Year III	Communication Electronics Radar, Television and Microwave Engineering Numerical Analysis and Programming in C

B.Sc. (Hons) in Electronics
Semester 1	Applied Quantum Mechanics Engineering Materials Network Analysis Mathematics I Applied Quantum Mechanics
Semester 2	Signals and Systems Semiconductor Devices Computational Skills Technical Writing and Communication in English Practical III and IV
Semester 3	Digital Electronics Analogue Electronics I Mathematics II Fundamentals of Programming Languages Practical V and VI
Semester 4	Numerical Techniques Analogue Electronics II Electromagnetic Data Structures Practical VII and VIII
Semester 5	Microprocessors and Microcontrollers Analogue Communication Electronic Instrumentation Wave Propagation and Antenna Practical IX and X
Semester 6	Electrical Machines Digital Communication Optical and Optical Electronics Engineering Mathematics Practical XI and XII

For Postgraduate Courses

Syllabus of every postgraduate course in Electronic science is mentioned below:

M.Tech in Electronics Engineering
Semester 1	Signal Processing Switching Theory and Logic Design Microprocessor Engineering and Applications Elective I Elective II Practical

Semester 2	Open Elective Elective III Elective IV Elective V Elective VI Practical
Semester 3	Seminar on Dissertation Dissertation-Interim Evaluation
Semester 4	Dissertation Open Defence Dissertation Evaluation

List of Electives for M.Tech
S.No.	Subjects of Study
Elective I and II	Artificial Intelligence Reliability Engineering Data Communication and Network DSP Architecture and Application Computer Networking
Elective III, IV, V and VI	Mathematics Microprogramming Computer Graphics Fault Tolerance Digital System Design Neural Networks LSI/VLSI Design Digital Design and Modelling with VHDL Multi-resolution Image Processing

M.Sc. in Electronics Science
Semester 1	Solid State Electronics Devices Digital Electronics Analog Circuit Network Analysis Computer Programming
Semester 2	Digital Signal Processing Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation VLSI Design Data Structure and Object-Oriented Programming Fiber Optics and Communications Communication Skills
Semester 3	Microwave Electronics ‘ Microprocessors and Microcomputer Applications Analog and Digital Communication Control Systems Data Communication and Network Project Seminar Electives
Semester 4	Reading Elective UIL Project, Project, Dissertation and Seminar, Continuous Assessment, Viva

List of Electives for M.Sc.
S.No.	Subjects of Study
Electives	Digital Signal Processing Distributed Computing Electronic Commerce Instrumentation VHDL Based System Design Mobile Computing Parallel Processing Real Time Systems Soft Computing VLSI Design

Top Entrance Exams for Electronics Sciences

JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination)

JEE Main is a national level entrance examination conducted for admissions in top institutes within India. It is regulated by NTA (National Test Agency). Candidates can have 6 attempts in an interval of 3 years as JEE Main is conducted twice a year. Qualifying candidates are eligible to get admission in NITs (National Institutes of Technology) within India. To appear for JEE Advanced candidates need to qualify this exam.

Particulars	Details
Exam mechanism	Computer-based (Online)
Exam level	National
Duration	3 hours
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Number of questions	75
Types of question	Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Languages	English, Hindi and Gujrati
Eligibility	12th with Science stream (75% aggregate) and 60% in PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Maths/ Biology)
Number of attempts	In 3 consecutive years, candidates can make 6 attempts
Total marks	300 Marks
Marking scheme	For 1 correct answer: +4 marks For 1 incorrect answer: -1 mark

JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination)

JEE Advanced is a national level entrance examination conducted for admission in IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology). Only those candidates who have passed JEE Main can appear for this exam. Followed by the completion of JEE Advanced, a merit list is released by NTA (National Testing Agency). This merit list is formulated on the basis of marks obtained by students in JEE Advanced. Candidates who achieve equal or more marks than cut-off are eligible to get admission in IITs (Indian Institute of Technology). Candidates also have to secure 75% or more in class 12th.

Particulars	Details
Exam mechanism	Computer-based (Online)
Exam level	National
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Number of papers	2 (Paper I & Paper-II)
Duration	3 hours for each paper
Number of questions	Varies every year
Types of question	Multiple choice questions (MCQs) and Numerical value-based
Languages	English, Hindi and Gujrati
Eligibility	Cut-off list based on the result of JEE (Main)
Number of attempts	In 2 consecutive years, a candidate can have only 2 attempts
Total marks	Varies every year
Marking scheme	For 1 correct answer: +4 marks For 1 incorrect answer: -1 mark

BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test)

BITSAT is conducted for admission in BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science). It is regulated in three states of India (Pilani, Hyderabad and Goa). It is one of the most competitive engineering entrance exams within India along with JEE Main and JEE Advanced.

Particulars	Details
Exam mechanism	Computer-based (Online)
Exam level	University
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Duration	3 hours
Number of questions	150
Types of question	Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Languages	English
Eligibility	12th with Science stream (75% aggregate) and 60% in PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Maths/ Biology)
Number of attempts	Two
Total marks	450 Marks
Marking scheme	For 1 correct answer: +3 marks For 1 incorrect answer: -1 mark

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)

GATE is a national level entrance conducted for admission in M.Tech programmes. Top institutes across India use the GATE scores to admit students in their colleges. It is mutually conducted by the 7 Indian Institutes of Technology (Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kharagpur, Madras, Kanpur and Roorkee) and IISC (Indian Institute of Science) Bangalore.

Particulars	Details
Exam mechanism	Computer-based (Online)
Exam level	National
Duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Sections	General aptitude (GA) The subject selected by the candidate
Number of questions	65
Types of question	Multiple choice questions (MCQs) and Numerical answer type questions (NAT)
Languages	English
Eligibility	Candidates must have passed graduation in engineering or Master’s degree in any relevant science subject
Total marks	100 Marks
Marking scheme	Questions may carry 1 or 2 marks For incorrect answers: 1/3 mark will be deducted for 1 mark questions For correct answer: 2/3 mark will be deducted for 2 marks questions Note: Only MCQs will have negative marketing. There will be no negative markings for NAT questions.

Top Institute for Electronics Science

For B.Tech in Electronics Engineering

Affiliated colleges from:

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
College of Engineering, Pune
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore

For B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons) in Electronics

Affiliated colleges from:

Banaras Hindu University
University of Delhi
Zakir Husain College, Delhi
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Ranchi University

For M.Tech Electronics Engineering

Affiliated colleges from:

Indian Institute of Technology BHU
Punjab Engineering College University of Technology
Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology
International Institute of Information Technology
Calicut University
Aligarh Muslim University

For M.Sc.Electronics

Affiliated colleges from:

University of Engineering and Management, Jaipur
Delhi University
Andhra University

Careers in Electronics Sciences

Electronics engineering has become one of the most sought-after engineering courses in recent years. They work in industries which deal with product development, control system, product design, system management, electronic equipment, transportation, wireless communication, manufacturing, automotive. Graduates and postgraduates can work as a design engineer, network planning engineer, production engineer, service maintenance engineer, electronic support engineer. After completing their Bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering or electronics, students can further study for a Master’s degree in electronics. Stated below are some job profiles for reference.

Design Engineer - A design engineer is involved in the initial concept, design, development and management of projects in a range of sectors.

Network Planning Engineer - Network planning engineers manages the internal and external network of an organization. They support crucial teams across the company and assist them in project deployments, upgrades and maintenance.

Production Engineer - Production engineers work in the manufacturing field and oversee the production of goods.

Service Maintenance Engineer - Maintenance engineers are responsible for the maintenance and installation of the equipment used in the manufacturing, medical.

Electronic Support Engineer - An electronic support engineer ensures that any technical problem arising during the test, build and production activities are resolved.

Job Profiles and Top Recruiters

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)
Intel
Honeywell
Bosch
BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited)
NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation Limited)
Power Grid Corporation of India
TATA Motors
Jindal Steel and Power Ltd.

Average Salary

The remunerations of an individual depend upon their own capabilities and skills. The salary might differ from one job profile to another. Mentioned below are the remuneration of some job profiles please treat them as such.

Salary after completing Electronics Science Course

Job Position	Average Salary
Design Engineer	INR 4.2 lakhs p.a. (approx)
Network Planning Manager	INR 14 lakhs p.a. (approx)
Production Manager	INR 8 lakhs p.a. (approx)
Service Maintenance Engineer	INR 4 lakhs p.a. (approx)
Electronic Support Engineer	INR 6 lakhs p.a. (approx)