An Electronic Designer/VLSI/Embedded System Designer helps design, develop, and maintain embedded systems in products. The role often includes software development. An embedded system is a central component that performs computational tasks.
Personal Competencies
You are good with computers
You pay attention to details while working
You like to have clear instructions to follow
You like to work in a team
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Technology (B.Tech.)/Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, followed by Master’s degree (M.Tech./M.E.) in the same discipline
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree in Technology (B.Tech.)/Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering followed by Master’s degree in Science (M.S.) in VLSI For admissions, you must qualify JEE Main. JEE Advanced is needed for admissions to IITs. Other entrance exams can be taken such as GATE/BITSAT, etc.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government Institutes 1. IIT Madras 2. IIT Delhi 3. IIT Bombay 4. IIT Kharagpur 5. IIT Kanpur 6. IIT Roorkee 7. Government Polytechnic, Mumbai 8. Government Polytechnic, Pune
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying) 1. Christ University, Bangalore 2.Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani 3. Sharda University, Greater Noida 4. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 5. Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra 6. Manipal University, Jaipur 7. Presidency University, Bangalore
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form.
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 - 10,00,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Product Companies, IP Companies, Foundries, Service Companies and EDA Companies
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Venkata Simhadri is an Indian electrical engineer who specialises in embedded systems engineering. He has received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering from Andhra University and has completed an MS in Electrical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has worked in companies such as Time To Market, Infotech Enterprises, Gigacom Semiconductor and is currently the CEO and Managing Director at MosChip.*
Electronic Designer/VLSI/Embedded System Designer
NCS Code: 2152.0801 | DS0111. Complete 10 + 2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Technology (B.Tech.)/Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, followed by Master’s degree (M.Tech./M.E.) in the same discipline
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree in Technology (B.Tech.)/Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering followed by Master’s degree in Science (M.S.) in VLSI For admissions, you must qualify JEE Main. JEE Advanced is needed for admissions to IITs. Other entrance exams can be taken such as GATE/BITSAT, etc.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government Institutes
1. IIT Madras
2. IIT Delhi
3. IIT Bombay
4. IIT Kharagpur
5. IIT Kanpur
6. IIT Roorkee
7. Government Polytechnic, Mumbai
8. Government Polytechnic, Pune
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Christ University, Bangalore
2.Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
3. Sharda University, Greater Noida
4. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
5. Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
6. Manipal University, Jaipur
7. Presidency University, Bangalore
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online courses
• NPTEL* Swayam - course on VLSI design https://nptel.ac.in/courses/117101058
• Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/course/vlsi-design-mask/
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form.
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 - 10,00,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Product Companies, IP Companies, Foundries, Service Companies and EDA Companies
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Junior VLSI Designer → Senior VLSI Designer → Design Director → Chief Design Officer
The approx. salary of a Electronic/VLSI/Embedded System Designer ranges between INR 25,000-2,50,000* per month
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Very-Large-Scale_Integration_(VLSI)_Engineer/Salary
*The figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Venkata Simhadri is an Indian electrical engineer who specialises in embedded systems engineering. He has received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering from Andhra University and has completed an MS in Electrical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has worked in companies such as Time To Market, Infotech Enterprises, Gigacom Semiconductor and is currently the CEO and Managing Director at MosChip.*
Source: https://www.cxotoday.com/interviews/india-emerges-as-a-leader-with-strong-presence-of-major-semiconductor-companies-vlsi-expert-venkata-simhadri/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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