Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) is at the forefront of innovation, powering everything from smartphones to satellites. Apart from computer science, mechanical and civil engineering, ECE remains one of the most sought-after branches. Choosing the right college can make all the difference in shaping a successful career in this field. India boasts a diverse array of prestigious institutions offering top-tier ECE programmes, each with its strengths in research, placement, and industry connections.

In this article, we’ll explore some of the best engineering colleges and find out more about their ECE branches. This checklist will help you navigate your options and find the perfect fit for your academic aspirations.

Engineering colleges and their CSE branch: Placement, ranking

The top 10 engineering colleges in India, as per the NIRF 2024 rankings, showcase a dominance of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Leading the list is IIT Madras, ranked as first in India and placed at 180 in the QS World Rankings 2026. Following Madras, IIT Delhi stands tall in the second position with a global ranking of 123.

India’s rankings in QS World Rankings 2026 

On the other hand, IIT Bombay stands third in NIRF and 129th worldwide, while IIT Kanpur holds the fourth position nationally and ranks 222 globally. In the fifth spot is IIT Kharagpur, which is 215 in the QS rankings. Others on the list of top 10 are IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, NIT Tiruchirappalli, and IIT BHU.

Engineering colleges in India 

IIT Madras: Department of ECE

IIT Madras offers a diverse range of academic branches that cater to both traditional and emerging fields of engineering, science, and humanities. Core engineering branches include Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering.

The institute also features specialised branches such as Engineering Design, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Ocean Engineering, and Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering.

Beyond engineering, IIT Madras houses strong programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies, and Biotechnology. Here are the placement records of IIT Madras in ECE:

In IIT Madras, over 80 per cent of students opted for ECE. For BTech graduates, the average Cost to Company (CTC) stood at Rs 27.28 LPA, with a median of Rs 24.45 LPA, showcasing robust placement outcomes. These numbers highlight the department’s consistent track record in producing highly employable graduates equipped with the technical expertise and problem-solving skills sought by top recruiters.

IIT Delhi: ECE branch

IIT Delhi offers a wide spectrum of academic branches spanning engineering, sciences, and interdisciplinary studies. Key engineering branches include Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Textile Technology.

The institute also features specialised programmes in Engineering Physics, Biotechnology, Mathematics and Computing, and Production and Industrial Engineering. But what about placements?

As mentioned in the press release of IIT Delhi, students have secured over 1200 job offers, including pre-placement offers (PPOs), with about 1150 individual students being selected. Some of the major companies that participated in the placement season were Microsoft India (R&D), Samsung R&D Noida, IBM, HCL Tech, Micron, Daimler Trucks, and Quantum Street AI, among others.

IIT Bombay: Department of ECE 

IIT Bombay offers a rich array of branches across engineering, sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. In engineering, it has some core branches, including Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering. The institute also features departments like Engineering Physics, Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science, Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, and Energy Science and Engineering.

The placement season in 2023-24 witnessed 2,414 students registering for the recruitment drive and 1,979 actively participating. A total of 1,475 job offers were accepted out of 1,650 rolled out by 364 participating companies. The drive also saw a significant number of high-value offers, with 22 students accepting packages above Rs 1 crore per annum.

Additionally, 258 students secured pre-placement offers, and 78 received international job opportunities. The average annual Cost to Company (CTC) stood at Rs 23.50 LPA, while the median salary was Rs 17.92 LPA. Engineering & Technology emerged as the top recruiting sector. In the given duration, 319 students registered for the ECE placement, and 232 got placed.

ECE branch at IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur offers a broad spectrum of academic branches that span engineering, sciences, and interdisciplinary studies. Core engineering branches include Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering. The institute also has programmes in Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Mathematics and Scientific Computing.

According to placement data published in December 2024, IIT Kanpur successfully wrapped up Phase 1 of its 2024–25 placement season with 28 international job offers, marking a notable 27 per cent growth compared to the previous year. Top recruiters in this phase featured industry giants such as Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Intel, Oracle, Texas Instruments, Databricks, Reliance, and American Express, among several others.

IIT Kharagpur: ECE branch

IIT Kharagpur offers Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture, and Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering. With additional schools in Law, Management, Medical Science, and Technology.

In its latest placement cycle, IIT Kharagpur secured an impressive 1,800 job offers, which included 409 pre-placement offers (PPOs) and 25 international opportunities. Notably, nine students landed packages exceeding Rs 1 crore annually, with the highest offer reaching Rs 2.14 crore per annum. These remarkable placements were extended by leading global tech companies, highlighting the robust industry connections and growing demand for talent from the institute’s Computer Science and Engineering department.

IIT Roorkee: ECE Department

There are various branches, like applied mathematics and scientific computing, architecture and planning, biosciences and bioengineering, and chemical engineering, apart from regular B.Tech courses like CSE, ECE, among others. The Institute has some unique courses, also like department of hydrology, earthquake engineering, paper technology, water resources development and management, and management studies.

IIT Guwahati: Department of ECE

IIT Guwahati offers a comprehensive range of branches and interdisciplinary centres that span engineering, sciences, design, and humanities. Key engineering branches include Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Chemical Engineering.

The placement season for 2023–24 witnessed participation from 466 registered companies. A total of 229 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) were extended to students. The highest salary offered stood at an impressive Rs 2.05 crore per annum (CTC). Notably, 102 students secured packages of Rs 50 LPA or more.

The Core and Tech sectors emerged as the top recruiters, continuing to dominate the placement landscape. Furthermore, 14 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) also participated. The Electronics and Electrical Engineering discipline recorded a strong placement performance during the 2023–24 placement season. Out of 64 registered students, 54 were successfully placed, resulting in an impressive placement percentage of 84%.

IIT Hyderabad: ECE Branch

IIT Hyderabad offers a range of undergraduate programmes like B.Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and more. Additionally, it offers a Bachelor of Design (BDes).

The placement season saw 74.90% of students successfully placed across various sectors. The highest annual package reached Rs 63.78 LPA, while the average package stood at a strong Rs 20.07 LPA.

A total of 335 companies participated in the placement drive, offering 621 job offers in total. 570 students secured placements, indicating a highly successful hiring season. Pre-placement offers (PPOs) were also significant, with 104 PPOs extended to students based on their internship performances.

NIT Tiruchirappalli: Department of ECE

This is the only NIT in the list of top 10 where IITs have dominated. The Institute has left IIT BHU behind in the list. NIT Trichy is home to various courses like ECE, CSE, and CE, among others. Other courses that make the Institute appear different from NITs are Energy and Environment, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mathematics, Production Engineering, and others.

In the placement records for ECE for the duration 2020-21, the latest uploaded on the official website, 72 students were placed. Making the ECE placement reach 73.46 per cent, and that too with the highest package of Rs 43.31 LPA.

IIT BHU: ECE Branch

Among the core engineering courses, other courses offered y IIT BHU are Mining Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Materials Science and Technology, and NC Jain School of Decision Science and Engineering.

Some of the recruiters are Google, Goldman Sachs, Rakuten, PayPal, Oracle, Microsoft, Amazon, Samsung, Walmart, Unilever, Dream11, Intel, Cipla, Yubi, Jio, Mathworks, Zomato, Optum, and others.

PURAN MURTI CAMPUS, Sonepat (Delhi-NCR): ECE Branch

Here’s a detailed overview of the Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) offerings at Puran Murti Campus, Sonipat (Delhi-NCR):

Program Structure & Eligibility

• Diploma in ECE (After 10th)
• Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
• Eligibility: Passed 10th grade with a minimum of 50% marks
• No colour blindness or physical disabilities
• Admission Mode: Merit-based direct admission; scholarship up to 100% via AIE CET exam

B. Tech in ECE (Undergraduate, After 12th)

• Duration: 4 years; lateral entry into the 2nd year for diploma holders takes 3 years
• Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Maths, and Chemistry
• Minimum 45–50% aggregate required
• Admission via JEE Main or institute-level AME CET; lateral entry for diploma holders through LEET/CET

Curriculum & Special Features

Diploma syllabus includes: Electronic Components & Devices, Communication Systems, Microprocessors, Television & Audio-Video Systems, Digital Electronics, C programming, technical drawing, workshop practices and a live project/field-exposure

Hands-on training features:

• Access to well-equipped electronics & telecom labs
• Live industrial training with options for specialization in modern technologies and professional certifications at no extra cost

Placements & Career Pathways

• Placement rate: Approximately 85% overall (including diploma and UG programs) in the 2023–24 session
• Average package: 4.8 LPA; top offers during B. Tech placements reached 39.5LPA
• Top recruiters include: TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Reliance, LG, IBM, Panasonic, BOSCH, Honda, etc.

Career roles post ECE include:

• Electronics / Communication Engineer
• Embedded Systems / IoT Developer
• VLSI / Hardware Designer
• Telecom Engineer
• Field Test / Service Engineer
• Options for higher studies (e.g., lateral B.Tech, M.Tech, Aviation-related branches)

Why Choose Puran Murti Campus for ECE?

• Recognized and AICTE-approved, affiliated to DCRUST Sonepat (for B. Tech and diploma streams).
• Spread over 35+ acres, the campus offers modern infrastructure and labs, with aircraft/helicopter training tools (for specialized courses).
• Highly experienced faculty, focus on placement training, and have been awarded several times as “best placement college” in the Delhi-NCR region.
• Offers hostel, transport, sports & cultural facilities, and a thriving student life on campus.