Online M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI

Electrical Engineering

The Online M.Tech. in Microelectronics & VLSI by IIT Kanpur is designed for engineering graduates and professionals aspiring to excel in the fast-growing semiconductor and VLSI industry. The program blends strong theoretical foundations with advanced VLSI design methodologies, covering areas from device physics, analog and digital circuits to specialized topics like RF, mixed-signal, and reliability of devices. With a balance of core concepts and practical applications, it equips learners with expertise to drive innovation, pursue cutting-edge research, and advance their careers in microelectronics and VLSI.

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Curriculum Template

Programme Curriculum
Total Credits
144
9 credits/course
Core Courses
4
36 credits
Elective Courses
4
36 credits
Thesis
1
72 credits

Courses Offered

Thesis Credits: 72
Thesis
EE930E
Core Credits: 9
Analog IC design
Prerequisites: None
EE931
Core Credits: 9
Solid-State Devices
Prerequisites: None
EE932E
Elective Credits: 9
Essential Quantum Mechanics for Modern Electronics
Prerequisites: None
EE933E
Elective Credits: 9
RF IC Design
Prerequisites: EE930E
EE934E
Elective Credits: 9
Electronic System Design
Prerequisites: None
EE935E
Elective Credits: 9
Reliability of Semiconductor Devices
Prerequisites: EE931E
EE936E
Core Credits: 9
Digital IC Design
Prerequisites: None
EE937E
Elective Credits: 9
Compact Modeling
Prerequisites: EE931E
EE938E
Elective Credits: 9
Essential Physics for Semiconductor Devices
Prerequisites: None
EE939E
Elective Credits: 9
Memory Technology
Prerequisites: None
EE940E
Elective Credits: 9
Circuit Theory for Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuits
Prerequisites: None
EE941E
Elective Credits: 9
Solar Photovoltaic Technologies
Prerequisites: EE931E
EE942E
Core Credits: 9
Introduction to Basic Semiconductor Device and IC Processing
Prerequisites: EE931E
EE943E
Elective Credits: 9
Semiconductor Device Modeling
Prerequisites: EE931E
EE944E
Elective Credits: 9
Mixed-Signal IC Design
Prerequisites: EE930E
EE945E
Elective Credits: 9
Circuit Design for Phase & Frequency Synthesis
Prerequisites: EE930E
EE946E
Elective Credits: 9
Emerging Computing Paradigms
Prerequisites: None
EE947E
Elective Credits: 9
Introduction to Flexible Electronics
Prerequisites: None
EE948E
Elective Credits: 9
RF Microelectronics
Prerequisites: None
EE953E
Elective Credits: 9
RF Measurement Techniques
Prerequisites: None
EE954E
Elective Credits: 9
RF Passive Circuits
Prerequisites: None

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum CPI 5.5 or 55% marks in the qualifying degree

  • A valid score above department-stated cut-off in approved national-level exams as applicable to the program discipline (GATE)

or

  • via IIT Kanpur’s online proctored entrance test [syllabus]

  • B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./B.S. (4 years) EE, ECE, CS, Electronics, Physics, and allied disciplines
  • Selection through interview and/or a written test

  • Professionals with over 5 years of relevant experience as defined by the concerned department.
  • Applicants with valid national-level test scores above the department specified cutoff
  • Candidates nominated* by Government/Defence/recognized organizations

* Nominated includes sponsored candidates.

Program Fee

Certificate Format

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Instructors

Dr. Nikunj Arunkumar Bhagat
Research Interest:

Electronic System Design

Dr. S. Sundar Kumar Iyer
Research Interest:

Solar Photovoltaic Technologies

Dr. Baquer Mazhari
Research Interest:

Solid-State Devices

Dr. Imon Mondal
Research Interest:

Circuit Theory for Analog and Mixed-Signal

Dr. Nagarjuna Nallam
Research Interest:

RF Microelectronics

Dr. Shubham Sahay
Research Interest:

Memory Technology

Dr. Chithra
Research Interest:

Circuit Design for Phase & Frequency Synthesis

Dr. Rik Dey
Research Interest:

Quantum Mechanics for Modern Electronics

Dr. R.S. Ashwin Kumar
Research Interest:

Analog IC design

Dr. Avinash Lahgere
Research Interest:

Compact Modeling

Dr. Raghvendra Chaudhary
Research Interest:

RF Passive Circuits

Dr. A. R. Harish
Research Interest:

RF Measurement Techniques

Program FAQ

General Questions

Anyone with a relevant bachelor's degree and minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CPI can apply. Specializations vary across departments but are designed to be interdisciplinary and industry-relevant, with electives across domains.

You can complete the program in 2 to 4 years, at a self-paced schedule.

The total fee is approximately ₹9.33 lakhs, including course, exam, and trimester fees.

Yes. You can pursue either a research (thesis) track or an industry-oriented (project) track.Depending on the department.


 

Questions for Career and Alumni

Yes. Graduates of these programs become part of the prestigious IIT Kanpur alumni network — a global community of innovators and leaders.

They offer industry-relevant curriculum, flexible learning, and credentials from one of India’s top institutes — helping boost both technical expertise and career growth.