B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)

Programme Overview

The B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry) program is crafted specifically for diploma holders seeking to advance their academic qualifications and enter directly into the second year of engineering studies. This course is structured to provide a robust blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise, aligning with current industry demands.

Duration: 3 yrs. (6 Semesters)

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

Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry) program:

Diploma Holders:

  • Must have completed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in any branch/discipline from a State Board of Technical Education or an equivalent examination.
  • Minimum required marks: 45% aggregate.

B.Sc. Degree Holders:

  • Must have a B.Sc. Degree from a recognized university as defined by the UGC.
  • Minimum required marks: 50% aggregate.
  • Must have passed XII standard with Mathematics as a subject.

Admission Criteria

  • Merit preparation and shortlisting of candidates are based on the score obtained in MRNAT (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test).
  • The MRNAT exam assesses aptitude and subject knowledge relevant to the program.

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Programme Highlights

Curriculum designed by industry experts and reputed acade

1000+ students graduated, 15+ students completed M. Tech and 23+ Ph.D.

E-learning through MOOC, NPTEL, Coursera

Skill-based training for enhancing employability skills through MOUs

Special student grooming for placement drives

Provision of patents/copyrights/funded projects/consultancy/student start-ups

Provision of conferences/short-term training programs/workshops/webinars/online coding competitions/project competitions/industry internships

Placement with over 90% in companies namely Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, Texas Instruments, ST Microelectronics, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Microchip, Samsung, Motorola, etc.

Continuing excellence in Research & Development at the Innovation Centre, which is open 24*7 for students to work and convert their ideas into projects and products

Opportunities for higher studies/research in India/abroad

Provision of up to 100% scholarship

Curriculum

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Internship & Placement Opportunities

Students enrolled in the B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry) program benefit from strong industry connections and a wide range of internship and placement options.

Internship Options

Opportunities are available with leading core companies such as Intel, Samsung, TCS, Infosys, and Bharat Electronics Ltd. These internships allow students to gain hands-on experience in real-world projects and industry environments.

Multidisciplinary Job Profiles:

Graduates are eligible for diverse roles, including:

  • VLSI Design Engineer
  • Embedded Developer
  • Network Engineer
  • Communication Analyst

Recruitment by Top Companies

Placement drives attract major recruiters such as ST Microelectronics, Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, TCS, Wipro, and Infosys. These companies offer roles across core electronics, telecom, and IT sectors.

Government & Public Sector

Graduates can pursue technical positions in organizations like ISRO, DRDO, BHEL, and other PSUs, with growing opportunities in AI-integrated systems and automation projects.

This strong ecosystem of internships and placements ensures that B.Tech ECE (Lateral Entry) students are well-prepared for successful careers in both private industry and the public sector.

Placement Support for ECE Students

ECE students from SET have achieved placements across a range of reputed companies in domains such as communication, VLSI, and IT. Notable recent placements include Srinidhi at Lumiq, Haryana (₹8 LPA), Anuvart Kumar at Sahasra (₹4 LPA), Simran at KPMG (₹4 LPA), Saurav Gosain at EvalueServe, Haryana (₹5 LPA), Manjudha Sai Lakshmi at Vivo Greater Noida (₹4.2 LPA), and Vishnu Vardhan and Alekhya at Launched (₹5 LPA). Others have secured roles at leading organizations like Cadence, Sagedel, and IIT Delhi, reflecting strong demand for skilled VLSI and ECE professionals.

Skill-based events are integrated into the curriculum, including workshops on LAM Semulator, Synopsys, and Cadence software, ensuring students gain practical experience with industry-standard tools. Capstone projects focus on solving real-world challenges and exploring emerging technologies in areas such as Embedded Systems and IoT, Wireless Communication, Signal and Image Processing, and VLSI Design and Digital Systems. Both students and faculty are actively involved in research across fields like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Communication Systems, Sensor Networks and IoT Security, and Biomedical Engineering.

Placement Statistics

75% of ECE students have secured positions in reputed companies, highlighting the program’s strong industry alignment and placement support.

Global Exposure

Students benefit from opportunities for international certifications, higher education, and specialized training, enhancing their global employability.

Innovation & Startups

Manav Rachna’s Business Incubator nurtures innovation and entrepreneurship by providing access to design, fabrication, and manufacturing facilities, as well as support for funding, mentorship, and networking. The incubator offers tailored support for developing business concepts, capacity-building programs, and connections with investors and industry experts.

Alumni Network

The program boasts a distinguished alumni network, including professionals such as 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), and Sumit Kumar (Actor and Director, Bollywood).

This comprehensive placement ecosystem, combined with hands-on learning, research opportunities, global exposure, and entrepreneurial support, ensures that ECE graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in both industry and academia.

Student Testimonials

  • The hands-on training and faculty support helped me secure an internship in Cadence.
    By Dogga Shyam Sai Prasad
  • The Dedicated Harware based training by the faculty helped me to secure job in Vivo as a Graduate Trainee Engineer.
    By Yechuri Manjunadha Sai Lakshmi Durga Rao
  • The gate Class organized by department helped me to qualify Gate Exam 2025.
    By Md. Saad.
  • I am grateful to my institution for providing a strong foundation in ECE, excellent mentorship, and opportunities that helped me secure a Research Associate position at IIT Delhi.
    By Kartik Shekhar Kawcha.
  • "I am grateful to my institution for shaping my skills and guiding me throughout. The support from faculty helped me secure placement at Sahsra Electronics, Noida. Thank you!"
    By Anuvrat

Student Achievements

  • Mr. Anuvrat Kumar and Mr. Kartik Kachhawa were recognized as national winners in the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2023, showcasing their innovation on a national platform.
  • Secured an internship in VLSI Design at Cadence, highlighting strong industry engagement.
  • Ms. Boddu Alekhya and Mr. Pasupuleti Brahma Vishnu Vardhan received placement offers at Launched.
  • Abhishek Verma was selected as an intern at Sadegel.
  • Mr. Yechuri Manjunadha earned placement at Vivo, demonstrating success in the core electronics sector.
  • Mr. Mohammad Saad qualified the GATE 2025 Examination, reflecting academic excellence and readiness for higher studies.
  • In the Annual Technical Event Innoskill 2025, Mr. Manikanta, Mr. Dogga Hema Prasad, and Mr. Eshwar secured second position in Srijan.
  • Mr. Prashant, Mr. Rohit, Mr. Ashutosh, Mr. Ankur, and Mr. Sumit achieved first position in the Vista Vibes event, while Mr. Prashant Chauhan and Mr. Jay Deekshith earned second position in the same event.
  • Mr. Samarth Dhiman and Mr. Vansh Vishnoi won first position in the Build a Circuit event, with Mr. T. Venkata Uma Mahesh, Mr. K. Eswar, Mr. Vignesh Karumuri, Mr. Surya Nikhil, and Mr. D. Charan securing second position.

These achievements demonstrate the students’ excellence in technical competitions, industry placements, and national-level examinations, reflecting the program’s strong focus on practical skills, innovation, and career readiness.

Best Practices

  • The department actively encourages students to pursue internships during vacation periods, helping them develop essential problem-solving skills and become industry-ready.
  • A distinctive counseling process is in place, where each faculty member mentors a group of 30 students. This system ensures continuous monitoring of student progress, allowing for timely guidance and intervention if needed.
  • As part of the annual orientation program, students participate in a tree-planting activity under the go green initiative, fostering environmental responsibility and community engagement.

Why Pursue a B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)?

Pursuing a B.Tech ECE (Lateral Entry) offers diploma holders a comprehensive grounding in electronics, communication systems, and signal processing. The curriculum is tailored to equip students for specialized roles in embedded systems, VLSI, telecommunications, and the defense sector. With access to hands-on laboratory experiences, guidance from expert faculty, and dedicated placement support, students gain the practical skills and industry exposure needed to secure positions in leading core companies and government organizations, including opportunities such as IES and PSUs.

Fee Details for B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)

  • Course Level

    Course Fee (Annual): INR 2,10,300 US $ 4000

  • Duration

    Duration: 3 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 Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)

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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