Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Overview
B.E. degree program in Telecommunication Engineering at SIT commenced in the academic year 2000-01 and it has been renamed as Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from the year 2019-20.
The department started with an intake of 60 (60 + 6 lateral) students for UG programme, B.E., in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. The department has also recognized as research center by the VTU from 2011. Currently, 6 research scholars are pursuing their Ph.D.
The department is functioning with 13 teaching faculty members including 2 Professors, 3 Associate Professors, 8 Assistant Professors and 6 technical support staff members. The department has 13 Ph.D. (IITKGP-1, IITG-1, IISC-5, NITK-4, IITHYD-1, and VTU-1).
Department has accredited four times by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) in the year 2007, 2013, 2020 and 2023 for three years, valid till June-2026.
The department has well-equipped laboratories in the areas of Communication, Signal Processing, VHDL, Microprocessors, etc. The graduates from the department are well placed in India and abroad. Few of them have pursued higher studies both in India and abroad. The students of the department have bagged three VTU ranks from 2000 – 2007.
Program Details
Undergraduate Program:
- B.E. in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, 4-years
- Program provides students with a strong foundation in communication systems, embedded systems, signal processing, VLSI design, and networking, prepare them for careers in telecommunications, semiconductor industries, embedded technology and allied areas.
- A specialized program that enhances expertise in cutting-edge areas such as wireless communication, IoT, digital signal processing, embedded systems, and RF & microwave engineering.
Ph.D.
Research opportunities in advanced areas like 5G/6G communication, AI in telecommunications, , VLSI & semiconductor technologies, Image Processing, Optical Communication, Antenna Design, Wireless Communication, satellite communication and next-generation networking.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To become center of excellence in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering and empower graduates to take up global challenges in emerging areas to harness technological competence while harmoniously blending with spiritual pursuits.
Mission
M1: To provide best learning experience for students through excellent curriculum, industry collaboration and innovative teaching learning processes.
engineering problems.
M2: To create good academic ambience for faculty and students by establishing high-quality R & D labs leading to quality research in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering and allied disciplines.
M3: To prepare graduates with technological competence, necessary professional skills and ethics.
Infrastructure & Facilities
The Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering department is equipped with cutting-edge facilities to support research and learning:
Innovation Labs: Dedicated spaces for research in 5G technology, IoT, VLSI design, and embedded systems software used Keil Microvision -4, Xilinx 14.7
High-Tech Electronics Labs: Equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software tools for signal & image processing, microcontrollers, and RF microwave communication.
Advanced Software Environments: Provides access to specialized platforms for MATLAB, Simulink, FPGA design, AWR Environment design, IE3D Simulation Tool, NI LabView Simulation Tool and Digilent Waveform Tool.
Telecommunication & Networking Facilities: Hands-on labs for wireless communication, optical fibre networks, satellite communication, CISCO-CCNA, Data Structure & Algorithm certifications.
IoT & Embedded Systems Labs: Real-world exposure to sensor networks, automation, and microprocessor-based system design.
Remote Access & Virtual Labs: Enables students to conduct simulations and hardware experiments remotely, ensuring flexible learning opportunities.
Faculty
The department has a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members specializing in areas such as wireless communication, signal processing, VLSI design, embedded systems, and optical fiber technology. Faculty members actively engage in research, industry collaborations, and consultancy projects.
- Latha G
- Computer Operator
- lathag@sit.ac.in
- +91 99644 21514
- D.C.Sc. & Eng.
- C Programming, RDBMS, System Maintenance,PC Hardware & Network Maintenance, Departmental Office work
- Bhojaraju G
- Instructor
- gbhojaraju@sit.ac.in
- +91 98869 87549
- D.C.Sc. & Eng.
- Departmental Office work
- B Dayanand
- Instructor
- daya@sit.ac.in
- +91 89702 79121
- B.E.
- System Maintenance,PC Hardware & Network Maintenance,Dept. Office work., Electronic Equipment Servicing
- R S Manjunath
- Technical Helper
- manjunathars@sit.ac.in
- +91 97421 40092
- M.Li.Sc.
- Support Services and Maintenance Departmental Work.
- N R Vinuth
- Mechanic
- nrvinuth@gmail.com
- +91 99866 32172
- B.Tech
- Departmental Work
- K A Mohan Kumar
- Attender
- kamohan@sit.ac.in
- +91 98446 08569
- B.A, B.Lib.
- Departmental Work
Academic Programs & Syllabus
Undergraduate Program:
- B.E. in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering – A robust 4-year program covering all aspects of electronic systems, communication networks, and signal processing.
A program designed to deepen knowledge and skills in advanced communication systems, embedded technologies, and VLSI design.
Ph.D. Program:
Research opportunities in various fields, including wireless communication, signal processing, IoT, semiconductor technology, and next-generation networks.
Syllabus
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The graduates of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering are able to:
Build successful careers in industry, R&D Labs by applying mathematical, scientific and state-of-the-art Engineering knowledge with multidisciplinary approaches to solve real world problems in the fields of Telecommunication Engineering and allied disciplines.
Pursue higher education by lifelong learning in the areas of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineeringand allied disciplines.
Display professional and ethical attitude, spiritual valueswith effective communication skills and leadership qualities.
Program Outcomes (POs)
PO1: Engineering Knowledge.
PO2: Problem analysis.
PO3: Design/development of solutions.
PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems.
PO5: Engineering tool usage.
PO6: The engineer and The world.
PO7: Ethics.
PO8: Individual and Collaborative team work.
PO9: Communication.
PO10: Project management and finance.
PO11: Life-Long learning.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
PSO1: Apply and analyze the concepts of circuits and systems for real time challenges in the areas of electronic circuits, signal processing, VLSI/Embedded and IoT Systems.
PSO2: Identify, design and develop solutions for complex engineering problems related to, wired, wireless, or Optical communication systems, Security using analytical techniques, AI, state of the art simulation tools and hardware.
Boards
Chairman
Dr. K Viswanath
- SIT Tumkur
- Tumkur - 572103
- vishwanath@sit.ac.in
- 9481346724
Industry Expert
Mr. Kalyan Ram
- Electrono Solutions
- Bangalore
Subject Expert
Dr. Harish B P
- UVCE
- Bangalore
Subject Expert
Dr. Mahabaleshwar
- BEC
- Bagalkot
External Member
Dr. Somashekar Bhat
- Dept of ECE MIT
- Manipal
Internal Member
Dr. K C Narasimhamurthy
- Dept of ETE SIT
- Tumkur - 572103
- kcnmurthy@sit.ac.in
- 9620243260
Internal Member
Dr. T N Chandrika
- Dept of ETE SIT
- Tumkur - 572103
- tnchandrika@sit.ac.in
- 98801229448
Internal Member
Dr. Mallikarjun B C
- Dept of ETE SIT
- Tumkur - 572103
- mallikarjun_bc@sit.ac.in
- 9980680753
Internal Member
Dr. H M Chandrashekar
- Dept of ETE SIT
- Tumkur - 572103
- hmchandrashekar@sit.ac.in
- 9964529852
Internal Member
Dr. Puneeth Kumar T R
- Dept of ETE SIT
- Tumkur - 572103
- punithkumar@sit.ac.in
- 8904685053
Meritorious Alumnus
Ms. Meghana
- Nokia Solutions and Networking
- Bangalore
Meritorious Alumnus
Mr. Sreevatsa Kurudi
- Infineon Technologies
- Bangalore
Student Representative
Ms. Srigowri
Student Representative
Mr. Subramanya Navada
Student Representative
Ms. Bindhu
Student Representative
Ms. Chaitanya
Industry Collaboration
The Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering has industry partnerships, offering students internship and job placement opportunities at top companies such as:
Texas Instruments, Nokia, Ericsson, Cisco, Samsung, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, and others.
Over 80% of graduates secure placements in leading telecom, semiconductor, and IT companies, while 20% pursue higher studies, research, or entrepreneurship in emerging fields like 5G, IoT, VLSI, and AI-driven communication systems.
Achievements & Recognition
BITES best thesis award for the following faculties:
Dr. K C Narasimamurthy (2011)
Dr. Mallikarjun B C (2018)
Dr. Puneethkumar T R (2020)
Dr. Chandrashekar H M(2022)
Dr. Usha L (2023)
Best Paper Award to Dr. Chandrika T N for presenting conference paper in 7th IEEE CONECCT organised by IEEE Bangalore section.
Dr. H M Chandrashekar has awarded with “Domain Certificate” in Data Science (computer science) SWAYAM-NPTEL course
Subramanya Navada K R student of ETE dept. 2019 batch have been awarded as Outstanding student ECIM Volunteer by IEEE Bangalore section.
Research
| Sl. No. | Name of the Research Scholar | Year of Registration | USN | University | Title | Status | Year of Award | Details of Guides/ Co-guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M C Chandrashekar | 2011 | 1SI11PEN05 | VTU | Fabrication and Characterization of High Performance carbon Nanotubes based Flexible Thin -Film Transistors | completed | 2019 | Dr. K C Narsimhamurthy Professor, dept. of TCE, SIT, Tumkur |
| 2 | Santhosh B | 2012 | 1SI12PEN02 | VTU | Medical image analysis in Transform Domain | completed | 2022 | Dr. K Viswanath Professor, dept. of TCE, SIT, Tumkur |
| 3 | Harish L | 2015 | 1SI16PEJ10 | VTU | Fusion and Analysis of Satellite Image in the Transform Domain | Yes | No | Dr. K Viswanath Professor, dept. of TCE, SIT, Tumkur |
| 4 | Mohan G K | 2017 | 1SI18PTE02 | VTU | High Gain Planar Antenna for PNM Satellite | Yes | No |
Dr. K Viswanath Professor, dept. of TCE, SIT, Tumkur Dr. M N Sujatha Associate Professor, dept. of TCE, SIT, Tumkur |
| 5 | Suchithra N P | 2017 | 1SI18PTE01 | VTU | Movement Detection and Emotion Analysis of Patients | Yes | No | Dr. K Viswanath Professor, dept. of TCE, SIT, Tumkur |
| 6 | Ranjitha R | 2021 | 1SI20PTE02 | VTU | Wireless Sensor Networks | Yes | No | Dr. Mallikarjun B C Associate Professor, dept. of TCE, SIT, Tumkur |
| 7 | Nandeesh T V | 2023 | 1SI22PTE01 | VTU | Design and Analysis of MIMO Antennas for 5G Sub -6GHz Band Wireless Application | Yes | No | Dr. Puneeth Kumar T R Assistant Professor, dept. of TCE, SIT, Tumkur |
| 8 | M V Sandesh | 2025 | 1SI25PEC03 | VTU | Energy Aware Communication Protocols For Solar Powered Wireless Sensor Networks | Yes | No | Dr. Mallikarjun B C Associate Professor, dept. of TCE, SIT, Tumkur |
Sponsored Projects:
Image Analysis for preservation and archiving of Indian Cultural Heritage (Digital Hampi), Years: Three (2010-13), Sponsoring Agency: DST. Amount 23 Lakhs. Project work undertaken by Dr. K viswanath in colaboration with Prof. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay, CSE, IIT-Kharagpur.
Design & Development of Multilingual Speaker Recognition System with the Constraint of Limited Data, Years: Two (2011-13), Sponsoring Agency: VTU Belgaum. Project work undertaken by Dr. K Viswanath in collaboration with Prof. Jayannna, Head, ISE, SIT-Tumkur. Amount 5.82 Lakhs.
Content Based Image Retrieval for Heritage image Inpainting: One (2012-13), Sponsoring Agency: KSCST. Project work undertaken by Dr. K Viswanath in collaboration with UG students.
Image inpainting for Heritage Preservation: One (2011-12), Sponsoring Agency: KSCST. Project work undertaken by Dr. K Viswanath in collaboration with UG students. This project was selected for exhibition and Won Best Project award for the year 2012.
Unmanned Gun Control Mechanism, Years: One (2010-11), Sponsoring Agency: KSCST. Project work undertaken by Dr. K Viswanath in collaboration with UG students.
Robotic Army Surveillance, Years: One (2009-10), Sponsoring Agency: KSCST. Status: Completed. Project work was undertaken by Dr. K Viswanath in collaboration with UG students. Project was selected for exhibition at NIT-K, Suratkal.
Creating Side-channel attacks infrastructure framework For Industrial Security (2013-2017) Sponsoring agency: ABB, Bangalore Status: completed. Project work was undertaken by Dr. K C narasimhamurthy in collaboration with other department faculties of our college. Amount: 15lakhs.
Center for Pathological Speech Processing 2023 Sponsoring agency: KST. Status: Project ongoing by Dr. H M Chandrashekar in collaboration with Dr. Veena Kajagi, Associate Prof., Dept. of ECE, SIT, Tumkur. Sanctioned amount till date: 6Lakhs.
Internship and Placements
Internships: Students gain valuable professional exposure through internships with reputed Telecom industry, IT companies and also in government sectors. These internships provide hands-on experience in real-world projects and help students develop technical skills.
Placements: Graduates of the Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering secure placements with reputed Telecom industries and IT companies reflecting the strong industry relevance of the programme. Students receive competitive salary packages ranging from ₹3.7 LPA to ₹11 LPA.
Student Activities
Student Clubs: Active clubs such as IEEE Students chapter, IEEE Photonics ComSoc, and Robotics Club, where students collaborate on projects and attend technical sessions
Workshops & Seminars: Opportunities to learn from industry experts during the annual event Technisium under electrical sciencesand conference ICSSES in emerging areas.
Hackathons & Design Challenges: Regular competitions focusing on circuit design, embedded programming, and signal processing applications inreal time.
Alumni Success
| Year | Alumni Details |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Uma Shivakumaraiah, Technical Program Manager at British Telecom, Bengaluru. |
| 2005 | Shruti Kumari, VP – Risk Program Management at Citi | IIMB | IPADE Mexico | Data/Cloud Analytics | Digital Transformation. |
| 2007 | Chethana Hiremut Y S, Associate Director, Issuing Business, Pine Labs, Bengaluru. |
| 2008 | Noha Sinha, Senior Associate Director HR, Simplilearn. |
| 2009 | B A Pramod Reddy, Founder, Agrichip Innovation. |
| 2012 |
Abhishek Kedia, Senior Manager, American Express, Mumbai. Sriharsha Kuchimanchi, International Cricket Umpire & Consultant, Finland | Software Tester, Hyderabad. Gurunath Reddy M, Senior AI Scientist at GE Healthcare, Bangalore. |
| 2013 |
Dr. Sudhanva Vasistha, Analog IC Design Engineer, Intel, USA. Pranav Nath Das, Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Manager | Senior Software Engineer at CARIAD. |
| 2020 | Amrutha M, Security VPN Technical Consulting Engineer, Cisco, Bangalore. |
| 2022 | Sri Gowri S, Associate Software Engineer, Scientific Games, Bengaluru. |
| 2023 | Subramanya Navada K R, Associate, JPMC, Bengaluru. |
Admissions
The B.E. in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering program admits students based on CET, COMED-K, and JEE Mains entrance exam scores. For postgraduate programs, candidates can apply based on their academic qualifications and research interests.