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
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To prepare graduates who are able to : |
| 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 knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop to the solution of complex engineering problems. |
| PO2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4) |
| PO3. Design/development of solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5) |
| PO4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8) |
| PO5. Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 to WK6) |
| PO6. The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5 & WK7) |
| PO7. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9) |
| PO8. Individual and Collaborative Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. |
| PO9. Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences |
| PO10. Project management and finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. |
| PO11. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8) |
| WK1. A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences. |
| WK2. Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline. |
| WK3. A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline. |
| WK4. Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline. |
| WK5. Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, re-use of resources, net zero carbon, and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area. |
| WK6. Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline. |
| WK7. Knowledge of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline, such as the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety and sustainable development. |
| WK8. Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues. |
| WK9. Ethics, inclusive behavior and conduct. Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability etc. with mutual understanding and respect, and of inclusive attitudes. |
Graduates will be able to : |