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1. Students are admitted through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted by all IITs.


2. IIT Mandi offers Bachelor of Technology in various branches, including a new programme in Microelectronics and VLSI Engineering.


3. The B.Tech in Microelectronics and VLSI Engineering programme is designed to support the semiconductor industry with trained undergraduates.


4. The programme includes advanced courses in VLSI specialization, device level, design, fabrication, and tools.


5. The curriculum is designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in VLSI specialisation and chip designing.

Admission criteria for B.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI at IIT Mandi for reserved category students is through Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted by all the IITs. The admission is based on the JEE score. For reserved category students, the admission criteria include a relaxed JEE cutoff, with 15% of the seats reserved for SC, 7.5% for ST, and 27% for OBC-NCL candidates. Additionally, there are 5% seats reserved for PwD candidates.

No, direct admission is not available for IIT Mandi B.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI programme. Admission is through Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).

To get admission to B.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI at IIT Mandi, students are admitted through an All-India entrance known as Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted by all the IITs, at various centers across the country. The course structure includes Institute Core (IC), Discipline Core (DC), Discipline Elective (DE), and Free Elective (FE) courses, with a total of 160 credits required for completion. The programme is designed to support the manpower for the semiconductor industry in India, with a strong industry-oriented curriculum, practicum-based learning, and advanced courses in VLSI specialization.

The expected salary of a B.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI graduate from IIT Mandi is around ₹25.23 LPA on average, with the highest package being ₹60 LPA.

B.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI graduates from IIT Mandi can work in various jobs such as:

• VLSI design engineer


• Chip design engineer


• Electronics design engineer


• Embedded systems engineer


• Digital design engineer


• Analog design engineer


• Mixed-signal design engineer


• Physical design engineer


• CAD engineer


• Device fabrication engineer


• Characterization engineer

They can work in companies such as Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and Synopsis, among others. The average package offered to these graduates can range from 25-60 LPA.

The B.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI placements at IIT Mandi are good, with a strong curriculum and research opportunities in the field of VLSI. The institute has a good track record of placements, with many students getting placed in top companies such as Intel, Qualcomm, and Texas Instruments. The highest package offered in 2023 was INR 60 LPA, and the average package offered was INR 25.23 LPA.

Strong industry-oriented curriculum, practicum-based learning, and access to chip designing EDA tools and clean room facility for device fabrications are some reasons to choose B.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI at IIT Mandi.

The age limit to pursue the B.Tech. in General Engineering course at IIT Mandi is that the candidate should have been born on or after October 1, 2000.

The IIT Mandi offers admission to the B.Tech. in General Engineering course based on the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted by all the IITs. The admission criteria include a broad-based foundation in engineering, with students taking core courses across engineering disciplines in the first two years, and then focusing on specialization-specific subjects and electives in the third year onward. The programme also offers opportunities for students to spend a year at a partner institute or company to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field.

To apply for B.Tech. in General Engineering at IIT Mandi, students need to appear for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted by all the IITs at various centers across the country. IIT Mandi offers B.Tech. in General Engineering as one of its new programs.

The following documents are required for B.Tech. in General Engineering admission at IIT Mandi:
1. Class 12 or equivalent marksheet
2. Class 12 or equivalent certificate
3. JEE Advanced admit card
4. JEE Advanced scorecard
5. Category certificate (if applicable)
6. PwD certificate (if applicable)

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for B.Tech in General Engineering at IIT Mandi includes passing Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and obtaining 65% aggregate marks for SC/ST/PwD categories.

To get admission to B.Tech. in General Engineering at IIT Mandi, students are admitted through an All-India entrance known as Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted by all the IIT's, at various centres across the country. IIT Mandi offers Bachelor of Technology in General Engineering as one of its new programmes.

B.Tech. in General Engineering graduates from IIT Mandi can work in various fields, including:
1. Entrepreneurship
2. Corporate sector
3. Research and development
4. Engineering roles in industries such as technology, manufacturing, and construction.
5. Data Science and analytics
6. Artificial intelligence and machine learning
7. Internet of Things (IoT)
8. Quantum computing and quantum communications.

However, they may not be eligible for government jobs or public sector units (PSUs) that require a specific branch of engineering.

Salaries for these graduates can range from 9-16 LPA.

IIT Mandi offers a unique B.Tech curriculum, entrepreneurship development opportunities, and a good reputation in research and development, making it a good choice for students. The Engineering Physics programme at IIT Mandi is also a unique programme that prepares graduates with a rigorous foundation in Physics along with Engineering. However, students should consider their interests and goals before choosing a program.

The Jadavpur University offers admission to the Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science course based on a minimum eligibility criterion of 12th pass, with a desirable eligibility criterion of having mathematics in class 12.

No information is available regarding overhead expenses for the Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Jadavpur University.