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Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Shaping the Future of VLSI, Wireless Communications, Signal Processing & Embedded Systems.

Satyendra Nath Bose Bhavanhod.ece@kgec.edu.in

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Department Heritage & Overview

Department of Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering has been delivering high-impact engineering education in microelectronics, RF systems, and wireless networks since 1998.

Intake & Admissions:The department admits 73 AICTE-approved students in B.Tech ECE, 18 in M.Tech Communication Engineering, and 18 in M.Tech VLSI & Microelectronics.

AICTE Approved & MAKAUT Affiliated

Foundations

Uncompromising grounding in core mathematical and algorithmic computing fundamentals.

Cross-Sectional

Bridging computing sciences with cloud architectures, AI models, and interdisciplinary domains.

Transformational

Empowering scholars with solution-driven mindsets, ethical leadership, and industry capstones.

Academic Leadership

From the Head of the Department

Prof. (Dr.) Angsuman Sarkar

Professor & Head of Department

ECE, KGEC

“Electronics and Communication Engineering delivers rigorous theoretical understanding and hands-on laboratory experience across semiconductor devices, RF communication, and signal intelligence.”

The department remains committed to producing technically proficient, ethically grounded, and socially responsible engineering professionals.

Official Department Desk Contact HOD

Department Snapshot

Established:1998

Category:ENGINEERING

Affiliation:MAKAUT West Bengal

Approval:AICTE New Delhi

Location:Satyendra Nath Bose Bhavan

Email:hod.ece@kgec.edu.in

Core Principles

Vision & Mission

Department Vision

“Excellence in semiconductor devices, VLSI, wireless telecommunications, and signal processing.”

Department Mission

1Advance communication theory and applied hardware-software co-design.

Academic Framework

Degree Programs & Outcomes

UG73 Seats

B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engg.

4 Years • 8 Semesters

Admission: WBJEE / JEE Main

PG18 Seats

M.Tech in Communication Engineering

2 Years • 4 Semesters

Admission: GATE / PGET

PG18 Seats

M.Tech in VLSI & Microelectronics

2 Years • 4 Semesters

Admission: GATE / PGET

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO-1: Excel as competent electronics and communication engineers in semiconductor, telecommunications, and defense industries or in higher research.

PEO-2: Design, simulate, and fabricate advanced VLSI circuits, RF communications, and embedded signal processing architectures.

PEO-3: Demonstrate multidisciplinary problem-solving, ethical values, and leadership in emerging communications technologies.

PEO-4: Sustain lifelong learning to spearhead innovations in 5G/6G, quantum electronics, and smart edge hardware.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO-1: Analyze, model, and implement analog and digital microelectronic circuits using industry-standard EDA tools.

PSO-2: Design and verify high-frequency RF systems, antenna arrays, and wireless communication links.

PSO-3: Develop optimized DSP algorithms and embedded firmware for real-time edge processing.

Official Academic Downloads & Documents

Curriculum Breadth

Core & Modern Subjects

Foundational Core Curriculum

1Analog & Digital Electronic Circuits

2Signals, Systems & DSP

3Electromagnetic Fields & Waveguides

4Analog & Digital Communications

5VLSI Design & Semiconductor Physics

6Microprocessors & Microcontrollers

7Control Systems Engineering

8Microwave & Optical Fiber Engineering

Advanced Electives & Emerging Technologies

VLSIVLSI Circuit Design & EDA

ASIC/FPGA, Verilog HDL, Synopsys & Cadence

5G5G/6G Wireless & MIMO

OFDM, Beamforming, SDR testbeds

EdgeAIEmbedded AI & Edge Hardware

TF Lite, Edge TPU, FPGA accelerators

MEMSMEMS & Nano-electronics

MEMS, biosensors, quantum dot devices

Practical & Research Infrastructure

Laboratories & Technical Infrastructure

Undergraduate (B.Tech) Practical Laboratories

Foundational Core

Dedicated semester laboratories structured around the MAKAUT B.Tech curriculum, featuring hands-on experimentation benches, hardware workstations, and continuous practical assessment rigs.

Postgraduate (M.Tech) & Research Centers

Advanced R&D

High-end research facilities housing EDA simulation suites, high-density GPU accelerators, specialized testbenches, and postgraduate dissertation simulation testbeds for M.Tech & Ph.D. scholars.

ECE 201

M.Tech & Research Lab

Advanced Wireless & 5G/6G Research Lab

In-Charge: Dr. Debasis De

Key Equipment & Capabilities:Software Defined Radio (NI USRP) Platforms, High-frequency Spectrum Analyzers, RF Anechoic Chamber Testbeds

ECE 108

B.Tech Practical Lab

Analog Electronics & Circuits Lab

In-Charge: Dr. Soumya Sen

Key Equipment & Capabilities:DSO (100MHz), Function Generators, Multimeters, Analog Circuit Rigs & Frequency Synthesizers

ECE 104

B.Tech Practical Lab

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Lab

In-Charge: Dr. Soumya Sen

Key Equipment & Capabilities:TI TMS320C6713 DSP Starter Kits, MATLAB & Simulink, Audio/Video Interface Boards

ECE 203

M.Tech & Research Lab

Embedded Systems & IoT Research Center

In-Charge: Dr. Soumya Sen

Key Equipment & Capabilities:ARM Cortex-M4/M7 Development Boards, Zigbee/LoRa Nodes, Wireless Sensor Network Emulation Setup

ECE 106

B.Tech Practical Lab

Microwave & Optical Communication Lab

In-Charge: Dr. Soumya Sen

Key Equipment & Capabilities:Klystron Testbenches, Gunn Oscillators, Optical Fiber Communication Training Kits, VSWR Meters

ECE-106

B.Tech Practical Lab

Robotics & Embedded IoT Systems Lab

In-Charge: Dr. Soumya Sen

Key Equipment & Capabilities:ARM Cortex-M4 Development Kits, Quanser Autonomous Drone Testbeds, Oscilloscopes

ECE-102

B.Tech Practical Lab

VLSI & Microelectronics Design Center

In-Charge: Dr. Debasis De

Key Equipment & Capabilities:Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Compiler, FPGA Virtex-7 Evaluation Boards

ECE 102

M.Tech & Research Lab

VLSI & Microelectronics Design Center

In-Charge: Dr. Debasis De

Key Equipment & Capabilities:Cadence Virtuoso EDA Suite, Synopsys Custom Compiler, FPGA Virtex-7 Evaluation Boards & ASIC Flow

Scholarly Excellence

Research & Publications

145+

Journal Publications

IEEE, ACM, Elsevier, Springer

95+

Conference Proceedings

International Flagship Venues

12+

Patents Filed & Granted

Indian & International IP

14+

Funded R&D Projects

DST, AICTE, UGC & Industry

VLSI Microelectronics & EDA Design

Sub-micron CMOS, FinFET design, ASIC physical design, FPGA architectures, and Cadence EDA flow.

5G/6G Wireless & Microwave Systems

MIMO antenna arrays, millimeter-wave propagation, SDR testbeds, and RF transceiver design.

Digital Signal Processing & Image AI

Biomedical signal analysis, real-time DSP filters, speech analytics, and computer vision.

Optoelectronics & Fiber Photonics

DWDM optical communications, photonic crystal fibers, and integrated optical transceivers.

Career Trajectory

Placement & Top Recruiters

AY 2024-25

70.9%

Placement Rate

(68 Candidates)

Higher Studies:6 M.Tech/PhD (IITs/IISc), 3 MBA

Core semiconductor (Qualcomm, TI, MediaTek) and telecom hiring surge

AY 2023-24

90%

Placement Rate

(65 Candidates)

Higher Studies:7 M.Tech/PhD, 2 MBA

Strong VLSI & embedded hardware domain recruitment

AY 2022-23

88%

Placement Rate

(63 Candidates)

Higher Studies:8 M.Tech/PhD, 2 MBA

Top recruiters in telecom and digital signal intelligence

Major Recruitment & Industry Partners

Top-tier product enterprises, global IT consulting giants, and R&D firms hiring KGEC scholars

100+ Hiring Partners

GoogleGlobal Tech Tier-1

MicrosoftGlobal Tech Tier-1

AmazonGlobal Tech Tier-1

TCS DigitalMarquee Tech Partner

CognizantDigital Engineering

Wipro TurboEnterprise Services

Infosys DSEDigital Specialist

IBM IndiaCloud & Cognitive AI

CapgeminiGlobal Technology

AccentureDigital & AI Systems

ThoughtworksAgile & Product

OracleEnterprise Cloud

Global Alumni Network

Alumni Who Inspire

Distinguished alumni of the ECE department will be featured here once the department publishes their profiles.

Industry & Academic Connect

ECE Technical Society & Seminars

Distinguished Expert Lecture Series

Sub-3nm Semiconductor Design Challenges

Dr. S. K. Mitra

Fellow, IEEE & Emeritus Professor, UCSB

6G Wireless & Terahertz Communication

Dr. R. K. Mallik

Professor, IIT Delhi

Physical Design in Advanced ASIC Nodes

A. Roy

Principal EDA Engineer, Synopsys

Active Society