B.Tech ECE - Defence Technology

Programme Overview

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

  • B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering with Specialization in Defence Technology

Duration:  4 yrs. (8 Semesters)

  • Course Name: B.Tech (ECE with specialization in Defence Technology)
  • Course Level: Undergraduate

Key Educational Benefit

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.

41,000+

Alumni Imprints Globally

2800+

Published Research Papers

600+

MNC's & Indian Corporate Recruit

250+

Patents (Filed/Granted)

120+

Global Academic Collaborations

80+

Alumni & In-Campus Startups

60+

Countries with Footprints

60 LPA

Highest CTC Offered

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Pass 10+2 exam with min. 55% marks in aggregate in 5 subjects.

Eligibility is based on aggregate percentage in:

  • English
  • Physics & Mathematics
  • One of the above streams: Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational subject, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship (Note A)
  • One highest scored subject among others

Admission Criteria

Shortlisting and preparation based on score in JEE Mains, SAT, MRNAT, or XII Qualifying Examination.

Nationality

  • For Indian and international students
  • Selection Criteria
  • Same as Admission Criteria

Scholarship Programme - Utkarsh and Uttam

  • 100% fee waiver merit scholarships are given to meritorious performers
  • Scholarships and grants and scholarships are also awarded to deserving candidates

Programme Highlights

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.

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Internship & Placement Opportunities

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:

  • Electronics sector, which includes chip design and embedded systems
  • Telecom sector, which includes mobile networks and satellite communication
  • IT and software sector, where the majority of the ECE graduates are recruited for the position of software developers
  • Core government institutions like ISRO, DRDO, BEL, and BSNL

Higher Education & Research Opportunities

ECE provides a good foundation for higher studies and research, enabling the graduates to pursue:

  • M.Tech or MS in specializations like VLSI, Robotics, and Signal Processing
  • MBA courses for technology management roles
  • Research work in India or abroad, facilitating innovation and development in engineering and technology

Top Recruiters

  • Synopsys
  • Cadence
  • Mentor Graphics
  • FreeScale
  • Nokia
  • Vivo
  • Ericsson
  • Wipro Ltd
  • British Telecom
  • Evalueserve
  • TCS
  • IBM
  • Google
  • Capgemini
  • Coforge
  • Accenture
  • Expert Lancing Research
  • Intellipaat Solutions
  • L&T Technology

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:

  • Aditya Aggarwal, Design Engineer at Intel California
  • Arpit Miglani, Design Engineer at Google
  • Akshay Angaria, Hub Manager for GSAT19, ISRO
  • Robin Singh, Digital Design Engineer at Intel
  • Yashu Meel, Choreographer and performer
  • Sumit Kumar, Bollywood Actor and Director

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.

  • Anubhooti Centre for Innovation: A centre focused on interdisciplinarity, innovation, and problem-solving, where defence-oriented projects and frontier technologies are conceived by students under close monitoring of subject matter experts. Activities comprise prototype development of electronic warfare systems for securing communication models, UAVs, and embedded defence solutions.
  • Defense R&D Connect: Students receive contact exposure to defense institutes such as DRDO, ISRO, and defense start-ups in the form of research internships, guest lectures, and seminars.
  • Industrial Training & Hands-On Projects: Industry-sponsored workshops and training programs ensure that students work with defense-grade equipment, simulation equipment, and prototype development making them experts in defense electronics manufacturing and system integration.
  • Capstone & Sponsored Projects: Final-year students are motivated to work on sponsored defence technology projects and create solutions for industry-level and defence organization-level problems at the ground level.
  • Highlights of the Curriculum: B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering with Specialization in Defence Technology
  • Solid Core ECE Subject Foundation: Focus on core subjects like Analog & Digital Electronics, Signals and Systems, Communication Theory, Microprocessors, VLSI Design, and Embedded Systems.

Defence-Oriented Specialised Courses

Comprehensive defence-oriented subjects like:

  • Radar and Navigation Systems
  • Power Electronics and Defence Drives
  • Secure Communications Technologies
  • Signal Processing for Defence
  • Aerospace Communication
  • Cyber Defense in Defence Networks
  • RF & Microwave Engineering for Defence
  • Cyber Defense in Defence Networks
  • Cyber Defense in Defence Networks

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.

Fee Details for B.Tech ECE - Defence Technology

  • Course Level

    Course Fee (Annual): INR 2,20,300 US $ 3300

  • Duration

    Duration: 4 Years

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Modes of Payment

  • Online Payment: Via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI through the university's official payment portal.
  • Bank Transfer: NEFT/RTGS to the university’s designated bank account.
  • Demand Draft (DD): In favor of “Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies”, payable at Faridabad/New Delhi
  • Cash Payment: At the Accounts Office on campus (subject to limits as per government regulations).
  • Education Loan: Through tie-ups with banks like PNB, SBI, HDFC, and ICICI, offering easy financing options.

Residential Facilities & Transport

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.

Residential Services

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:

  • Air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms
  • Single-seater, two-seater, three-seater, and five-seater rooms
  • The rooms can be equipped with attached or common toilets as per the choice of room category.

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:

  • Medical services and medical insurance to keep the students fit.
  • Library facilities for access to study materials and academic inputs.
  • Laundry facilities as included in the hostel fees, to ease the life of students.

Mess Plan

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:

Sports

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.

  • Basketball, volleyball, cricket, soccer, chess, and carom among others.

Notable facilities include:

  • A 25m shooting range and a 10m air-conditioned indoor shooting range with Olympic-standard SIUS Ascor electronic targets.
  • Indoor badminton and table tennis stadia with synthetic courts in association with Yonex and Stag.
  • A Semi-Olympic pool for swimming and a Soccer Academy for students who have sporting interest and passion.
  • A Sports Fitness Centre to service psychological, physiotherapy, and other aspects of health for students.

The facilities enable students to pursue physical exercises that complement their academic development.

Laundry

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.

Parking

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.

Transport

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.

How to Apply for B.Tech ECE - Defence Technology

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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Step 1 - Go to the Official Website

Log in to www.manavrachna.edu.in and click on the Admissions link.

Step 2 - Complete the Online Application Form

Click on "Apply Now," generate your login credentials, and fill out the form with your personal, educational, and contact information.

Step 3 - Upload Mandatory Documents

  • Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents, such as:
  • Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
  • Aadhaar card
  • Passport-size photos

Step 4 - Pay the Application Fee

Fill in the application by paying online using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.

Step 5 - Appear for MRNAT or Submit JEE Score

Get qualified through MRNAT (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test) or produce a valid JEE Main score for merit-based admission.

PO's and PSO's

Program Outcomes (PO's)

PO1

Engineering knowledge

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

PO2

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.

PO3

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.

PO4

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.

PO5

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.

PO6

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.

PO7

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.

PO8

Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

PO9

Individual and Team Work

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10

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.

PO11

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.

PO12

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.

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