Undergraduate
Duration 4 Years



B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) with Specialization in Defence Technology
This advanced program is intended to train students for defence and electronics careers, specialising in the distinct demands of national security and technological autonomy. The program is outlined to establish a strong electronics and communication engineering foundation, complemented by cutting-edge topics and real-world training applicable to defence technology.
Specializations Offered
Duration: 4 yrs. (8 Semesters)
Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.
Alumni Imprints Globally
Published Research Papers
MNC's & Indian Corporate Recruit
Patents (Filed/Granted)
Global Academic Collaborations
Alumni & In-Campus Startups
Countries with Footprints
Highest CTC Offered
Pass 10+2 exam with min. 55% marks in aggregate in 5 subjects.
Eligibility is based on aggregate percentage in:
Admission Criteria
Shortlisting and preparation based on score in JEE Mains, SAT, MRNAT, or XII Qualifying Examination.
Nationality
Scholarship Programme - Utkarsh and Uttam
Course curriculum developed by defense specialists, industry professionals, and renowned academicians and aligned with national defense needs and contemporary technological advancements.
Specialization in fields like Radar Systems, Electronic Warfare, Secure Communication, UAVs, Missile Guidance, Cybersecurity, and Embedded Systems for defense purpose.
Use of e-learning through MOOC, NPTEL, and Coursera to equip students with theoretical as well as practical knowledge.
Skill-oriented training and certification courses in collaboration with DRDO, ISRO, and major defense industries through MOUs.
Special grooming of students for placement and recruitment drives in defense, soft skills, and aptitude training.
Innovation support through patents, copyrights, sponsored projects, consultancy, and student-driven defense start-ups.
Monthly holding of national/international conferences, workshops, defense-specific training programs, hackathons, and industry-sponsored internships.
Career opportunities in defense and core sectors exclusively, with good placement support and avenues in organizations such as DRDO, BEL, ISRO, BHEL, and other defense public/private sector contractors.
24x7 facility for access to the Innovation and Research Centre for the creation of defense-focused products and transformation of ideas into prototypes.
Top-notch opportunities for further studies and research in India and overseas, particularly in strategic and defense technology areas.
Internship
Students can do internship with premier defense research and development organizations such as DRDO, ISRO, BEL, BHEL, L&T Defence, Bharat Dynamics Ltd., and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. Such internships provide students with work experience in hands-on form in areas of electronic warfare, radar systems, and advanced communication technologies. Academic excellence and research interest alignment is generally the criterion for selection. Companies like BEL and others offer formal internship programs, e.g., R&D positions and industry training, where students can work on live projects and get real-world industry experience.
Placement
Grads are placed in the defense sector with organizations such as DRDO, BEL, BDL, HAL, and Ministry of Defence establishments. Core electronics companies such as Microchip, Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, Mentor Graphics, Samsung, and Motorola place them. IT and technology services companies such as Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, and HCL Technologies place grads in various roles.
These activities give the students hands-on training along with appropriate placement facilities in core electronics, defense, and technology sector.
Diversified Career Opportunities
Graduates in ECE are presented with diversified career opportunities in various fields such as:
Higher Education & Research Opportunities
ECE provides a good foundation for higher studies and research, enabling the graduates to pursue:
Top Recruiters
Capstone Project & Research
Experience-based workshops and events—such as for LAM Semulator, Synopsys, and Cadence tools—are integrated into the curriculum to emphasize experience-based learning and relating theoretical learning with practical implications. It makes students innovative, technically sound, and address real-life issues.
ECE students undertake Capstone Projects that address industrial problems and explore new technologies. Project areas are embedded systems and IoT, wireless communication, signal and image processing, VLSI design, and digital systems. Examples of electronics and communication engineering capstone projects are smart energy meters, biometric systems, RFID access control systems, FPGA-based wireless network design, and IoT-based surveillance robots.
Student and faculty members are working aggressively in research areas of machine learning and AI thrust areas, communication systems, sensor networks and IoT security, and biomedical engineering.
Innovation & Startups
Manav Rachna Business Incubator fosters student, alumni, and faculty entrepreneurship culture. It provides design, fab, and manufacturing labs, investor introductions and government funding, mentorship, and networking. The incubator hastens ideation, business idea formation, and offers regulatory, financial, and administrative services, enabling entrepreneurship and startup formation.
Alumni Network
Some notable alumni are:
All this ecosystem provides is access to a robust professional network, mentorship, and opportunities for innovation and career advancement.
Global Exposure
International certification opportunities, higher education, and niche training enhance employability and global career opportunities.
Industry Exposure
The program assures intense industry interface, with students getting real exposure, hands-on training, and experience on live projects in core electronics and defence-oriented areas.
Defence-Oriented Specialised Courses
Comprehensive defence-oriented subjects like:
Project-Based Learning
Mini-projects, defence case studies, and simulation-based labs as part of the syllabus.
Industry-Relevant Electives
Electives developed in consultation with defence R&D professionals and industries to mirror current as well as future trends.
Defense Technology Capstone Project
Final-year students must pursue an intensive project in defense areas like surveillance drones, secure IoT, battlefield communication systems, or signal jamming.
Integration of Online Learning Platforms
NPTEL, SWAYAM, MOOC, and Coursera course integration based on credits related to defense communication, AI-based surveillance, robotics, and cybersecurity.
Internship and Industrial Training
Forced industry internship and field training in the defense and electronics industries related to the discipline to implement classroom learning into practice.
Research-Based Curriculum
Undergraduate study and publication in defence technology innovation is promoted and facilitated by Anubhooti Centre and Innovation Labs.
Soft Skills and Military Ethics Modules
Modules for training including leadership, discipline, communication, and ethical considerations of handling sensitive defense systems.
Global Perspective and National Imperatives
Curriculum aligned with programmes such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, and Defence Export Promotion Policy and equipping students for national and global opportunities.
Why Pursue ?
Diverse Career Opportunities
ECE graduates enjoy a broad spectrum of job prospects across multiple sectors. In the electronics industry, opportunities exist in chip design and embedded systems. The telecommunications sector offers roles in mobile networks and satellite communication. Many ECE graduates also find rewarding careers in IT and software, often working as software developers or systems engineers. Core public sector companies such as ISRO, DRDO, BEL, and BSNL regularly recruit ECE professionals for technical and research positions.
Higher Education & Research Options
The strong technical foundation provided by ECE enables graduates to pursue advanced studies such as M.Tech or MS in specialized fields like VLSI, Robotics, and Signal Processing. Many also opt for an MBA to move into technology management roles. There are ample opportunities for research roles in India and abroad, allowing graduates to contribute to innovation and development in engineering and technology.
Course Fee (Annual): INR 2,20,300 US $ 3300
Duration: 4 Years
Modes of Payment
We at Manav Rachna offer generous residential facilities and convenient transportation services so that each student, including those studying Manav Rachna, gets to enjoy a safe, comfortable, and fulfilling campus life.
MREI provides on-campus and off-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls with various types of rooms. Students can choose single, double, and triple rooms as per their preference.
Key Points
Room Types: The hostels offer different types of rooms to suit different budgets and preferences:
Fee Structure: The hostel fee is to be paid on the basis of the room category chosen by the student and it can be paid through DD (Demand Draft) or in cash.
Additional Facilities:
At Manav Rachna, we offer world-class sports facilities to keep our students fit and active. Our facilities comprise a range of outdoor and indoor games, including:
Mess plan also comes as part of hostel fee. Healthy food is served through the mess considering the multicultural requirements of different food habits for the students. By providing choices involving vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options, healthy lifestyle is available for the students enabling them to pursue their studies focusing on programs with full seriousness.
Notable facilities include:
The facilities enable students to pursue physical exercises that complement their academic development.
Laundry facilities are available at an extra fee in the hostel fees. This saves students from worrying about laundry, so they can focus on their studies, and also allows their clothes to remain properly cleaned.
There is a vast parking space facility available for students who commute using their own means of transport. It is provided to cater to the requirements of students, so that their travel will be easy and hassle-free.
Our well-maintained transport facility offers a stress-free, secure, and safe journey for students from Delhi and Gurugram. The GPS-located, contemporary fleet of buses is operated by professionally trained personnel, with onboard support staff to assist students. Our emphasis is on reliability, safety, and convenience, ensuring unproblematic travel to and from the campus.
Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.
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Get qualified through MRNAT (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test) or produce a valid JEE Main score for merit-based admission.
Program Outcomes (PO's)
Engineering knowledge
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem Analysis
Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
Design/Development of Solutions
Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems
Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
Modern Tool Usage
Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
The Engineer and Society
Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
Environment and Sustainability
Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Ethics
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Individual and Team Work
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project Management and Finance
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
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's)
Connect learning from Core and Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary elective courses of Electronics and Communication Engineering to assimilate technological advancements in the field for analyzing and designing subsystem processes to arrive at the solution to real world problems.
Acquire hardware and software skills pertinent to research and industry practices in the field of Electronics & Communications while acquiring soft skills like persistence, proper judgment through projects and industrial interactions.
Ability to identify indigenous processes and components for producing high quality, compact, energy efficient and eco-friendly solutions at affordable prices for existing and new applications directly and indirectly related to Electronics & Communication industry.
Focus on acquiring right blend of aptitude and attitude so as to be the candidate of first choice for placements and higher education or to become a successful Entrepreneur and a worthy global citizen.