The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology (SVIT), Bengaluru, was established in the academic year 2008–09 with an intake of 120 students. The department is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), reflecting its commitment to academic quality, excellence, and continuous improvement.
The department is mentored by Dr. Y. Jayasimha, Dean (Academics) and Founder Trustee of SVIT — a visionary educator and renowned author — and led by Dr. Venkatesha M, an accomplished academician recognized for leadership in research-driven education, effective implementation of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework, and fostering a skill-oriented, hands-on learning environment preparing students for global challenges.
Programs Offered:
• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Intake: 120, from AY 2008–09)
• B.E. in ECE for Working Professionals (Intake: 30, from AY 2023–24)
• Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (VTU-Recognized Research Centre)
The department comprises a team of highly qualified, dynamic, and research-focused faculty members with expertise in VLSI Design, Embedded Systems, Photonics, Signal Processing, Communication Systems, and High-Speed Networks. Faculty actively engage in teaching, research, mentoring, and professional development, ensuring holistic student growth and academic excellence.
Modern pedagogical tools and innovative teaching methodologies are adopted to make learning interactive, practical, and outcome-based. The OBE framework is effectively implemented to achieve measurable learning outcomes through project-based learning and industry-oriented coursework.
The department is dedicated to creating a dynamic learning ecosystem that fosters innovation, research, and excellence. It prepares students as technically skilled, ethically grounded, and globally competent professionals contributing to technological advancement and societal progress. Experiential learning is emphasized through laboratories, projects, hackathons, and real-world problem-solving aligned with national initiatives and emerging technologies.
The department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and advanced research facilities, supported by industry-grade tools such as Cadence, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Opti-BPM, and Intellisuit. Faculty and research scholars have secured over ₹70 Lakhs in competitive research grants from DST-SERB, AICTE, VGST, KSCST, and global IEEE bodies, reinforcing a strong research culture and innovation focus.
The department actively promotes industry–institute collaboration and student innovation through its Centres of Excellence in Photonics, 5G & Cybersecurity, and IoT & Robotics, offering internship opportunities, industrial training, and collaborative research projects in emerging technologies. Students are encouraged to participate in professional societies and global technical communities via the department’s active IEEE Student Branch, hosting societies such as Microwave Theory and Techniques, Photonics, Signal Processing, Communications, Robotics and Automation, and Antennas & Propagation.
Students have presented research papers at flagship IEEE conferences across the USA, Germany, Canada, China, and Spain, supported by travel grants from the Institution, IEEE, SPIE, and AICTE.
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at SVIT continues to inspire innovation and excellence through quality education, cutting-edge research, and strong industry collaboration. It remains committed to empowering students to become competent engineers, ethical professionals, and future-ready innovators driving technological progress.
VisionTo be a leading global centre of excellence in Electronics and Communication Engineering,producing skilled and innovative engineers to contribute to the betterment of humanity Mission
|
| PEO1 : Design & Develop Innovative electronic systems. |
| PEO2 : Effectively communicate technical information, successfully lead and participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment. |
| PEO3 : Engage in lifelong learning through continuing education and industrial practise. |
| PEO4 : Demonstrate professional ethics and social awareness. |
| 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 Investigation 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 & 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. |
| PSO1 : Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of working principles, design, implement, test and evaluate the hardware and software components of a computer system. |
| PSO2 : Apply standard Software Engineering practices and strategies in software project development. |
| PSO3 : Demonstrate the knowledge of Discrete Mathematics, Data management and Data engineering. |