MSc IN ELECTRONICS
April 27, 2024 2026-03-11 22:05MSc IN ELECTRONICS
SEATS: 60
MSc Electronics (Specialization: VLSI and Embedded Systems) is a practice-oriented postgraduate program designed to build expertise in advanced chip design, embedded architectures, AI hardware, and semiconductor systems. The curriculum integrates strong theoretical foundations in electronic devices, circuit theory, CMOS analog design, and DSP with hands-on training in Verilog, MicroPython, physical design of neural processors, and chip verification. With industry-aligned laboratories, SWAYAM/NPTEL electives, and a substantial internship and capstone project component, the program emphasizes experiential learning and real-world problem solving. Graduates are prepared for careers in semiconductor design, embedded systems, AI hardware development, and research-driven innovation.
VLSI and Embedded Systems
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Entry-level requirement is a minimum score of 60 percentage marks OR CPI/CGPA of 6.5 or above in 10 points in the qualifying degree. Rounding off of marks is not allowed.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST and Persons with Disability categories are eligible for applying if they have minimum pass marks in the qualifying examination.
Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) candidates of Kerala State who are certified as belonging to non-creamy layer are eligible for 5% relaxation in the minimum required marks for qualifying examination, provided that the candidates have passed the examination.
Candidates who have appeared or are appearing for the final year/ semester examination may also apply for the PG Programs provided that they satisfy the following two conditions.
- Condition 1 ‐ That they have appeared/ are appearing for the final year/ semester exam in full and for the first time.
- Condition 2 ‐ That they have passed all examinations prior to the final year/ semester.
Selected candidates are expected to submit all the original documents of mark lists, degree/ provisional degree certificates, migration certificate, etc. within a date specified by the University. If a candidate fails to submit the original certificates as proof of their eligibility by this date, the candidate may be asked to discontinue the program.
Graduates of this program are equipped for high-stakes roles in the global semiconductor and electronics ecosystem:
VLSI Design & Verification: Roles as ASIC Design Engineers, Verification Engineers or Physical Design Engineers in leading semiconductor firms.
Embedded Systems Development: Careers as Embedded Software Engineers or Firmware Developers, focusing on automotive electronics (EVs), medical devices, and consumer robotics.
Hardware Architecture: Opportunities as System Architects or FPGA Prototyping Engineers.
IoT & Industrial Automation: Roles in designing smart, interconnected systems and Sensors R&D for Industry 4.0 applications.
Academic & Doctoral Research: A gateway to PhD programs at premier institutes
Particulars | First Semester | Second Semester | Third Semester | Fourth Semester |
Tuition Fee (in Rs) | 60,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
Caution deposit (in Rs) | 5,000 |
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TOTAL (in Rs) | 65,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
Fee Payment Schedule
Semester | Tuition Fee | Caution Deposit | Last date of remittance without fine (on or before) |
First Semester | 60,000 | 5,000 | Rs.10,000/- at the time of Admission and the balance fee within 30 days after the commencement of the 1st Semester Classes |
Second Semester | 50,000 |
| Within 15 days after the commencement of the 2nd Semester class |
Third Semester | 50,000 |
| Within 15 days after the commencement of the 3rd Semester class |
Fourth Semester | 50,000 |
| Within 15 days after the commencement of the 4th Semester class |
TOTAL | 2,10,000 | 5,000 |
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MERIT-CUM-MEANS SCHOLARSHIPS: Merit Cum Means (MCM) Scholarship (except that of Flexible and Executive Masters Programs) 20% of the BPL category students eligible for MCM Scholarship from the University. The value of the scholarship shall be equivalent to 50% of their Tuition Fee for all semesters. The eligibility shall be based on the annual income of the parent and the merits of the students.
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN: Opportunities for paid internships in real-life projects undertaken by the University will be available to a few top performing students from the 3rd semester onwards.
Internships and funding are provided by application through the following schemes:
