IIT Roorkee Opens Doors to VLSI M.Tech Program for Working Professionals

IIT Roorkee extends a golden opportunity to working professionals with the launch of the VLSI M.Tech Program. This initiative caters to the dynamic needs of individuals seeking to enhance their skills in VLSI chip designing.

Introduction

A Fortune Business Insights report projects that the global semiconductor market size will grow to USD 1,380.79 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.2% during the forecast period. The Indian semiconductor market is also poised to double to over USD 500 billion by 2025. These trends indicate the high demand and potential of VLSI in the global and national scenario. This is the reality of Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) technology, and the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee). It is offering you a chance to be at the forefront of this exciting field with its M.Tech Program for working professionals for the 2024 batch.

What is the M.Tech (VLSI) program at IIT Roorkee?

IIT Roorkee’s Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE) provides the MTech Program(VLSI) program, an advanced postgraduate certification focused on VLSI chip designing. This program equips students with specialized knowledge and skills essential for excelling in the field of Very Large Scale Integration.

The program covers various aspects of VLSI, such as
1-VLSI circuits and design
2-biological computing
3-computer-aided design (CAD)
4-fault-tolerance
5-emerging technologies
6-low power and power aware design
7-molecular computing
8-nano electronics computing
9-post-CMOS VLSI
10-reliability, testing
11-VLSI applications
12-quantum computing, and wireless communications.

The program spans three years, featuring flexibility in the number of credits per semester, encompassing two years dedicated to coursework and an additional year focused on the thesis. Students engage in a comprehensive learning experience with a well-balanced structure of academic rigor and research emphasis.

The total program fee is INR 6.5 lakhs, which can be paid per semester based on the number of courses or credits registered. The program awards a degree equivalent to that of the full-time students, after the successful completion of the required credits.

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How to apply for the M.Tech (VLSI) program at IIT Roorkee?

The application process for the M.Tech (VLSI) program at IIT Roorkee is as follows:

  • The applicant should visit the official website of the program, and fill the online application form with the required details and documents.
  • The applicant should pay the application fee of INR 500 through the online payment gateway.
  • The applicant should submit the application form and the fee receipt before the last date, which is April 17, 2024, by 5 PM.
  • The applicant should also send a hard copy of the application form and the fee receipt to the following address:
    The Head, Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee – 247667, Uttarakhand, India.

Applicant will be shortlisted based on the GATE score, academic performance, and work experience, and will be notified by email.

Shortlisted applicant will have to appear for an online interview, which will be conducted by the selection committee of the program.

Final selection will be based on the performance in the interview and the availability of seats.

The selected applicant will have to register for the program through the COAP portal, and pay the admission fee and the semester fee as per the schedule.

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Conclusion

The M.Tech (VLSI) program at IIT Roorkee is a golden opportunity for the VLSI professionals who want to pursue a master’s degree from a reputed institute, and enhance their skills and knowledge in the field. The program offers a flexible and experiential learning process, with the guidance and support of the best faculty and researchers in the country. The program also provides access to the state-of-the-art facilities and tools, and a chance

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Kumar Priyadarshi
Kumar Priyadarshi

Kumar Priyadarshi is a prominent figure in the world of technology and semiconductors. With a deep passion for innovation and a keen understanding of the intricacies of the semiconductor industry, Kumar has established himself as a thought leader and expert in the field. He is the founder of Techovedas, India’s first semiconductor and AI tech media company, where he shares insights, analysis, and trends related to the semiconductor and AI industries.

Kumar Joined IISER Pune after qualifying IIT-JEE in 2012. In his 5th year, he travelled to Singapore for his master’s thesis which yielded a Research Paper in ACS Nano. Kumar Joined Global Foundries as a process Engineer in Singapore working at 40 nm Process node. He couldn’t find joy working in the fab and moved to India. Working as a scientist at IIT Bombay as Senior Scientist, Kumar Led the team which built India’s 1st Memory Chip with Semiconductor Lab (SCL)

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