Ahmedabad University's School of Engineering and Applied Science is starting the Master of Technology Programme in Microelectronics and Semiconductors from the academic year 2025-26. Students will get exposure to industry-standard Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tool for VLSI design, and TCAD tool for understanding semiconductor devices and process technology. Students will learn VLSI design abstractions, flows, techniques, and pre-silicon verification, focusing on high-performance digital sub-systems and processor architectures. The programme also provides specialised knowledge in modelling, designing, and simulating micro/nano-scaled semiconductor-based Integrated Circuit (IC) devices, including application-specific semiconductor devices like optical and memory devices and their fabrication processes. Students will also gain industry exposure through a year-long project component or pursue academic research with a thesis.
Master of Technology in Microelectronics and Semiconductors
Eligibility and Selection Process
A graduate with a BE or BTech (Electronics/ Electrical/ Electronics and Communication/ Information Technology / Information and Communication Technology, Instrumentation and Control, Computer Science and Engineering) degree can join this MTech programme. Candidates need a valid GATE Score in CSE/ECE OR take Ahmedabad University conducted entrance examination. They must appear for the interviews as a part of the selection process.
Admission Process
- Eligible candidates must apply through the online application form with payment of a non-refundable application fee of INR 1200 (inclusive of GST). Upon online registration, candidates will receive a unique login ID, which they must use for subsequent admission process correspondence.
- Applicants with a valid GATE score are short-listed for a Personal Interview (PI).
- Applicants without a GATE score undergo a written entrance test followed by a PI.
Selection Matrix
All the shortlisted candidates are invited to participate in the Personal Interaction (PI) round for admission. After that, the admission offers are made to the eligible candidates.
Fee Structure
The two year tuition fee for the incoming class of 2025 is INR 3,50,000 (INR 1,75,000 per annum) and INR 20,000 (INR 10,000 per annum) towards books/ course materials/ activity charges.
Round 1
2025
01
Application Cycle Starts
30
Application Cycle Ends
03
Entrance Examination
07
Personal Interview
09
Announcement of Decision
Admission Calendar
Application timeline for GATE qualified candidates and Industry sponsored/experienced candidates without GATE score
| Particulars | Round 1 | Round 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Cycle Starts | March 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| Application Cycle Ends | April 30, 2025 | June 20 , 2025 |
| Entrance Examination | May 3, 2025 | June 30, 2025 |
| Personal Interview | May 7, 2025 | July 8, 2025 |
| Announcement of Decision | May 9, 2025 | July 11, 2025 |
| Commencement of Academic Session | July 28, 2025 | |
Fellowships
At Ahmedabad University, we believe that finances should not stand in the way of pursuing education.
- Students needing financial assistance can opt for a Fellowship of INR 50,000 per year, requiring them to undertake a Teaching Assistantship under a faculty member assisting them in teaching. For students choosing the Fellowship option, their effective tuition fees will be INR 1.25 lakh per year.
- These fellowships are not applicable to industry-sponsored students.
Placements and Industry Research Projects
The University’s Career Development Centre facilitates students for one year of full-time industry research-based project and placement opportunities. The programme lays the foundation for career opportunities in the VLSI design, semiconductor devices, and process technology sectors of the semiconductor industry and research labs. Graduates of this programme will be prepared for professional roles such as:
- Semiconductor Device Engineer
- RTL Design Engineer
- Analog Design Engineer
- Design Verification Engineer
- FPGA Design Engineer
- SoC Design Engineer
- Physical Design Engineer
- ASIC Verification Engineer
For more information please visit our website.
Upcoming Events
Frequently asked Questions
Programme offers elective courses under two tracks:
- VLSI Design and Test
- Application-Specific Semiconductor Devices
| Semester 1 | Fundamentals of Integrated Circuit Devices Foundations in Physical Sciences for Semiconductor Fabrication Digital CMOS VLSI Design Digital RTL and Microprocessor Design using Verilog HDL Two electives |
| Semester 2 | Introduction to IC Fabrication Technology Technical Communication VLSI Sub-system Design Analog VLSI Design Two electives |
| Summer | Major Project Proposal Preparation |
| Semester 3 | Major Project - I (One year off-campus industry project OR one year on-campus thesis) Graduate Research Seminar I |
| Semester 4 | Major Project - II (One year off-campus industry project OR one year on-campus thesis) Graduate Research Seminar II |
The programme has a one-year MTech Major Project component where students can opt for an off-campus industry project, gain experience by working on industry problems, or opt for an on-campus thesis to conduct academic research.
The MTech entrance exam will be one hour long and comprise questions based on core topics in electronics, including electrical circuits and network, electronic devices, analog circuits, digital logic circuits, computer architecture, microcontrollers and embedded systems.
Students needing financial assistance can opt for a Fellowship, in which they are required to undertake Teaching-Assistantship under faculty members and assist them in teaching. This is available for both years of the Master's programme. If you wish to avail yourself of the Teaching-Assistantship, please indicate so in the application.
The programme lays the foundation for career opportunities in the VLSI design, semiconductor devices, and process technology sectors of the semiconductor industry and research labs. Graduates of this programme will be prepared for professional roles such as:
- Semiconductor Device Engineer
- RTL Design Engineer
- Analog Design Engineer
- Design Verification Engineer
- FPGA Design Engineer
- SoC Design Engineer
- Physical Design Engineer
- ASIC Verification Engineer
This programme prepares students for both PhD studies and entrepreneurial ventures. The Semiconductor and VLSI Design industry presents opportunities for entrepreneurship, particularly in fabless design. The University's Venture Studio supports this by incubating and promoting student-led startups.
Admission Events
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Contact Information
Office of Graduate Admission
Room 329, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Central Campus
Ahmedabad University, Navrangpura
Ahmedabad – 380009
Phone: +91 8799189868, +91.79.61911126/1127
Email: [email protected]