B. Tech Electronics and Communications Engineering (Lateral Entry) Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry) is the 3 years duration course consisting of 6 semesters of each semester lasts for a period of 6 months.
• It is an undergraduate full-time academic course in the field of engineering. The lateral entry programme enables the candidates to get admission directly into the 2nd year (3rd semester) of the course.
• The average tuition fee charged for this course ranges in between INR 2.5 to 3 lacs, vary depending upon the college.
• The course equips the candidate with understanding in the basic principles of electronics and communications engineering.
• The study of the course will include both theoretical knowledge and practical learning. The aim of this programme is to mold the students into quality professionals who can meet the trending demand of electronics and communication engineering.

Subjects of Study
Following subjects are involved in the course curriculum of B.Tech ECE (LE):
•    Digital Systems
•    Electromagnetic Theory
•    Electronic Circuits
•    Digital Signal Processing
•    Digital Communication
•    Microprocessor and Microcontroller
•    Computer Organization and Architecture
•    Telecommunication System
•    Organizational Behaviour
•    VLSI Design
•    Control Engineering
•    Linear Integrated Circuits
Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering :
In order to be eligible for admission into this course, students have to pass diploma in relevant stream from an AICTE recognized institution. Those who have completed B.Sc. (Mathematics) with the minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% marks in case of SC/ST category candidates) will also be eligible for admission.
Admission Procedure for B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering:
•    There is the different process of admission followed by each institution.
•    Some of the colleges offer admission into this course on the basis of entrance test while some provide admission on the basis of merit of qualifying examination.
•    UKSEE, UPSEE, MAHE-OET are some of the entrance tests conducted for engineering lateral entry admission.
•    To know the admission details of the desired college, students are advised to go through the official website of the respective college.
Job Opportunities Offered to Electronics and Communications Engineers:

• This course provides an outstanding career scope to its pursuers. Tremendous employment opportunities are offered to the degree holders of electronics and communications engineering. Many of the electronics and communications engineers are employed by IT and Telecom companies.
• There is a plenty of scope for ECE graduates in the government sector. They can apply for jobs in BHEL, BEL, DRDO, ISRO, BSNL, Navy, Air Force, Indian Railways, banks, CIL, NALCO, IOCL, etc. Interested candidates can also apply for Indian Engineering Services Examination (IES).
• After successful completion of this course, students also have the option of higher studies. They can apply for Master of Technology (M.Tech) degree in the relevant field.

Top Recruiters:
After this course, students can be placed in the following leading companies:
•    Siemens
•    Wipro
•    Infosys
•    Honeywell
•    Samsung
•    Intel
•    Motorola
•    HCL Technologies
•    TCS
•    Accenture
Salary Offered to Electronics and Communications Engineers:
In India, Electronics and Communications Engineers can expect approximately INR 3 lacs per year. After adding some years of experience, a candidate may get salary package upto INR 10 lacs per annum.