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B.Tech in Semiconductor Engineering

4 Years UG ₹1.5-5 LPA Avg. Salary: ₹6–10 LPA

About B.Tech in Semiconductor Engineering

Semiconductor Engineering is an emerging branch of engineering that focuses on the design, fabrication, testing, packaging, and manufacturing of semiconductor devices such as microprocessors, integrated circuits (ICs), microchips, sensors, and memory devices. It combines the principles of electronics engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, physics, nanotechnology, and computer engineering to develop advanced electronic components used in smartphones, computers, automobiles, medical devices, communication systems, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The four-year B.Tech. in Semiconductor Engineering programme equips students with expertise in VLSI design, semiconductor fabrication, embedded systems, chip design, electronic materials, nanotechnology, integrated circuit testing, electronic packaging, and semiconductor manufacturing. Students gain practical exposure through cleanroom laboratories, fabrication facilities, internships, research projects, and industry collaborations. With India's growing semiconductor ecosystem and increasing investments in chip manufacturing under government initiatives, semiconductor engineers are among the most sought-after professionals. Graduates enjoy excellent career opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing, consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive electronics, AI hardware, and research organisations.

Eligibility Criteria

Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board.
Physics, chemistry, and mathematics (PCM) are mandatory subjects.
A minimum aggregate score of 50%–60%.
Admission is based on national, state, or university-level entrance examinations, such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and CUET.
Some private universities also offer admission based on Class 12 merit.

Syllabus Overview

Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Physics
Engineering Chemistry
Basic Electrical Engineering
Engineering Graphics
C/Python
Electronic Devices and Circuits
Digital Electronics
Semiconductor Physics
Signals and Systems
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
Electronic Materials
Network Analysis
VLSI Design
Semiconductor Device Fabrication
CMOS Technology
Analog and Digital IC Design
Embedded Systems
Semiconductor Testing and Packaging
Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
Nanotechnology
Advanced Semiconductor Devices
Chip Design and Verification
System-on-Chip (SoC) Design
MEMS and NEMS
Artificial Intelligence Hardware
Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes

Career Options

Semiconductor Engineer · ₹6-10 LPAVLSI Design Engineer · ₹8-15 LPAIC Design Engineer · ₹8-16 LPAElectronics Design Engineer · ₹5.5-10 LPAFPGA Design Engineer · ₹8-15 LPA