B.E. Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology), KPR Institute Engineering and Technology, Autonomous Engineering Institution, Coimbatore, India

Undergraduate Program

Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)

The Department of Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology is committed to delivering excellence in education and research, equipping students with core knowledge in Electronics Engineering and cutting-edge knowledge in VLSI Design and Technology.

Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)
About the Department

The Department of Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) is dedicated to equipping students with strong foundations in semiconductor devices, digital and analog circuit design, and modern chip-design methodologies, preparing them to meet the demands of the fast-growing semiconductor and embedded systems industry.

The programme places emphasis on hands-on exposure to industry-standard Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, hardware description languages, and embedded system design, supported by well-equipped laboratories and strong industry collaboration. The curriculum is continually updated in line with advancements in VLSI technology, IC design, and system-on-chip development, so that graduates are ready to contribute to design, research, and innovation in the electronics and semiconductor domain.

Through skill-based learning, project work, and industry interaction, the department strives to nurture engineers who combine sound technical competence with professionalism, ethical values, and a spirit of lifelong learning.

Overview
Vision

To be a centre of excellence in education, research, and innovation in Electronics Engineering with specialization in VLSI Design and Technology to meet the evolving needs of society.


Mission
  • M1: Develop competencies in Electronics Engineering and VLSI Design through skill-based education in collaboration with industry.
  • M2: Foster research, innovation, and entrepreneurship to develop sustainable solutions for societal needs.
  • M3: Inculcate professionalism, ethical values, leadership, and lifelong learning.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Graduates of the programme, within a few years of graduation, will be able to:

PEO 1: Apply Electronics Engineering and VLSI Design principles to develop solutions for emerging technological and societal challenges.

PEO 2: Excel in industry, higher education, research, or entrepreneurship through continuous skill development.

PEO 3: Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, ethical values, and lifelong learning in engineering practice.

Program Outcomes

PO 1. Engineering knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO 2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

PO 3. Design/Development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health, safety, and cultural, societal and environmental factors.

PO 4. Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

PO 5. Modern tool usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of their limitations.

PO 6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health,safety, legal and cultural issues, and the responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.

PO 7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societaland environmental contexts, and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

PO 8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

PO 9. Individual and team work:Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO 10. Communication:Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and society, including writing reports, preparing documentation, and making presentations.

PO 11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles, and apply these as a member or leader in a team to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

PO 12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.


Program Specific Outcomes

PSO 1: Design, analyze, and verify VLSI circuits and systems using modern Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools.

PSO 2: Apply embedded system design and emerging technologies to develop reliable and intelligent electronic solutions.

Dr. Jaishankar
Dr. Jaishankar

Professor and Head

Dr. S. M. Ramesh
Dr. S. M. Ramesh

Professor

Mr. Pradeep Kumar
Mr. Pradeep Kumar

Assistant Professor

Ms. Supriya
Ms. Supriya

Assistant Professor

Laboratories & Facilities

The programme is supported by well-established laboratories, including dedicated centres of excellence, a project and innovation laboratory, a department library, a seminar hall, a board room, and faculty cabins, providing students a complete environment for learning, experimentation, and project work.

Centre of Excellence

VLSI Design and EDA Centre of Excellence

Industry-standard Electronic Design Automation software for digital and analog IC design, synthesis, physical design, and functional verification — hands-on exposure to the chip-design flow used across the semiconductor industry.

Laboratory

Digital Systems & Networks Laboratory

FPGA/CPLD kits and digital design tools for logic design, HDL-based systems, and digital communication experiments.

Laboratory

Analog & Digital Circuits Laboratory

Facilities to design, build, and test analog and digital electronic circuits, reinforcing core device and circuit behaviour.

Laboratory

Processor & System Design Laboratory

Microcontroller and microprocessor kits for embedded applications, interfacing, and assembly/embedded-C programming.

Centre

Centre for PCB Design

Tools and equipment to take student and project designs from schematic to fabricated, physical board.

Laboratory

Project & Innovation Laboratory

Programming kits, development boards, and prototyping tools where ideas become working models.

Centre

Centre for Internet of Things

An industry-linked facility for developing IoT-based embedded and electronic solutions.

Support Spaces

Library, Seminar Hall & Faculty Cabins

A department library, seminar hall, board room, and faculty cabins rounding out a complete learning environment.

Admissions & Eligibility
Minimum Eligibility
45% Aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics at 10+2 level (Higher Secondary). Reduced to 40% for reserved categories under Tamil Nadu norms.
Physics Chemistry Mathematics
Reservation — Seats reserved as per Government of Tamil Nadu norms for eligible categories.
KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous) — the programme's offering institute.
Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and approved by AICTE.
Admission Routes
Route 01

TNEA Counselling

Based on the candidate's Class 12 cut-off marks, through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions.

Route 02

Management Quota

A limited number of seats available directly through the Institute.

Route 03

Lateral Entry

Diploma holders in a relevant discipline may join directly into second year, per Anna University and AICTE norms.

Route 04

International / NRI

Foreign Nationals, PIOs, and NRI children may apply via the International Admissions cell, under AICTE-approved quota norms.

Note — Admission norms, cut-offs, and fees are revised periodically by Anna University, AICTE, and the Government of Tamil Nadu. Candidates should verify current details on the official KPRIET admissions page before applying.

KPRIET – An AI Integrated Campus

Preparing future-ready engineers with AI-integrated teaching and learning. KPRIET integrates Artificial Intelligence across teaching, learning, research and innovation to create a smarter, future-ready campus experience for students and faculty.

KPRIET - AI Integrated Campus