The primary objective of the B.Tech. program at IIIT Sri City is to prepare aspiring students having potential to face challenges with industry ready standards. The unique curriculum offered facilitates students in becoming top-notch engineers/entrepreneurs while also equipping them to pursue higher studies and research work. The curriculum at IIIT Sri City emphasizes Outcome Based Education (OBE) and follows a student-centric teaching and learning methodology designed to help students achieve well-defined objectives after completing the courses. We give ample opportunity to learn both fundamentals of theory as well as its application aspects. The curriculum is designed on the foundation of concepts that is driven by real-world practices which is duly covered in the first half of the program. The second half is engaging in the sense that it provides avenues for developing special skills and gaining knowledge in various sub-areas, gives hands-on approach through well-guided project works and also provides the much-needed flexibility in selecting courses that suit individual students.
Besides well-designed core subjects, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Skill Building Programs are an integral and interesting part of our distinctive curriculum. Students are encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities and community work throughout their undergraduate program with us. This exceptional curriculum and programs bear fruits for students in terms of their placements with global companies. We offer friendly and pleasant living conditions that present just the right atmosphere to explore academic and non-academic interests. With global MNCs located in and around the campus, the doors are open for students to navigate their research or entrepreneurial interests as well. Proximity to industries, corporates and all the advantages a Smart City brings, a student is in the best place at IIITS.
While each program has a well-defined specific outcome, the Institute focuses on attaining following general outcomes for each one of its student:
- Be a self-learner and possess an urge for life-long learning
- Ace behavioral skills like team player, leadership, interpersonal relations, etc
- Gain superior communication skills
- Undertake meaningful research tasks and projects on their own
- Equipped with expertise to conceptualize a business plan from a basic idea
- Nurture out-of-the-box thinking in offering solutions which impact geo-socio-economic and environmental scenario
Teaching Methodology at IIIT Sri City
At IIIT Sri City, we broadly follow two teaching methodology simultaneously:
Classroom discussions conducted and facilitated by highly talented faculty members followed by Lab and tutorial sessions. Tutorial sessions are especially very helpful to those students who need extra help to excel in courses.
Research based projects to offer hands-on experience. Generally faculty members throw challenging technology related problems to students to work and come up with implementable solutions over the period of 2-4 semesters
The OBE Curriculum for B. Tech ECE
At IIIT Sri City, we follow an Outcome Based Education (OBE) where the course delivery and assessment are carefully planned to achieve stated objectives and outcomes. The curriculum offers B.Tech students a chance to gain a specialization in one of the trending areas in Electronics and Communication Engineering. ECE students currently have the opportunity to specialize in one of the following areas:
- Cyber Physical Systems
- Next Generation Wireless Communication
Programme Outcomes (POs):
Program outcomes are specific focused statements that describe what students are expected to be able to do at the end of their graduation. These outcomes are expected to align closely with various attributes, a graduate is expected to demonstrate at the end of the programme.
The following Program Outcomes are derived for the B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering Programme offered by IIIT Sri City:
| SNo | PO ID | Program Outcomes (POs) - ECE Programmes |
| 1 | PO1 | Ability to apply fundamental knowledge across both traditional and emerging trends |
| 2 | PO2 | Ability to demonstrate different skill-sets such as core technical, programming and use hardware tools to address real industry/societal problems |
| 3 | PO3 | Ability to build end-to-end engineering solutions from analysis, design and implementation to solve industry-specific problems. |
| 4 | PO4 | Ability to exhibit analytical and critical thinking for meeting industry and research advancements |
| 5 | PO5 | Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills learnt in the horizontal and vertical areas to solve the challenging problems |
| 6 | PO6 | Ability to work in diverse teams and contribute towards attainment of overall outcome/impact of the tasks/projects |
| 7 | PO7 | To be aware of ethics, values and socially responsible behaviour and practice the same in all possible situations |
| 8 | PO8 | Ability to communicate clearly and precisely with individuals and groups for achieving timely and quality outcomes |
There are 8 POs and out of which the first 5 POs are specific to building and enhancing the technical expertise of the students during the course of the specific programme and the last 3 POs are general POs that are essential to follow good practices adhering social, cultural and ethical values for the rest of their lives.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs):
Programme Specific Outcomes are defined for a specific discipline stating what the students should be able to do at the time of graduation with reference to that specific discipline.
The following Program Specific Outcomes are arrived for specialization courses:
| SNo | PSO# | Common PSOs - For All Specializations |
| 1 | PSO-01 | Ability to illustrate fundamental and application knowledge in Electronics, Signal processing, Communication, VLSI and related areas |
| 2 | PSO-02 | Ability to demonstrate skill-sets and hands-on experience in emerging areas of IoT, Autonomous Systems, Machine learning, Robotics and related areas |
| 3 | PSO-03 | Ability to express system-level understanding and demonstration of the ideas and solutions in interdisciplinary areas. |
| 4 | PSO-04 | Ability to innovate and contribute to deep-tech companies, research organizations or start-ups. |
The above table covers the PSOs that are common to all specializations irrespective of their technical merits and demerits.
The following are the PSOs for Cyber Physical Systems specialization:
| SNo | PSOID | PSO’s for Specialization – Cyber Physical Systems |
| 1 | PSO-CPS-01 | Ability to demonstrate capabilities in the CPS technologies of IoT, Digital Twins and related areas |
| 2 | PSO-CPS-02 | Ability to take-up product design and development jobs in Industry 4.0, possess implementation skills of industry grade problems and be potential job creators |
The following are the PSOs for Next Generation Wireless Communication specialization:
| SNo | PSOID | PSO’s for Specialization – Next Generation Wireless Communication |
| 1 | PSO-NGW-01 | Ability to model wireless architectures and protocols using simulation/ analytical skills for different applications of LTE and 5G wireless technologies |
| 2 | PSO-NGW-02 | Ability to incorporate emerging techniques such as small cells, virtualization, etc. for 5G channel modelling and network resource allocation. |
Curriculum and Syllabi of B.Tech. (ECE)
1) Introduction
This document describes the curriculum and Syllabi of the B.Tech. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) offered by IIIT Sri City. The degree requirements are detailed in terms of minimum total credits to be earned, and the minimum credits to be earned in specific areas. These requirements are to make the programs flexible, in which the students can choose courses depending on their interests, as long as they satisfy the minimum requirement.
2) Credit Requirements
It is proposed that a student must successfully complete 144 credits for graduation of B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). The courses across 144 credits are proposed to be split as follows:
| Category | Credits | Remarks |
| Institute Core | 40 | Common Core courses across both the streams |
| Program Core | 36 | Core courses for the program |
| Program Elective | 27 | Elective courses for the particular program |
| Institute Elective | 9 | Any technical course offered by the Institute |
| SSHAM | 24 | Includes Communication Skills (4 x 2 credits), Skills, Science (2 x 2 credits), Humanities (2 x 2 credits), Aptitude courses (2 x 2 credits) and Management (2 x 2 credits) |
| BTP | 8 | Bachelor's Thesis Project (BTP) across 2 semesters |
| B.Tech | 144 | This fulfils the graduation requirements for the B.Tech. Programme in ECE |
| 8 | Honours Project | |
| B.Tech. (Hons) | 152 | For B.Tech. (Honours) Programme (144 + 8 Credits for Honours) |
| 14 | Specialization Courses: 3 Specialization Courses in Cyber Physical Systems / 5G Wireless requires 3 x 3 courses + 4 x 1 Industry Project + 1 x 1 Seminar (= 14 Credits) | |
| B.Tech. with a Specialization | 158 | For B.Tech. with specialization in Cyber Physical Systems / 5G Wireless (144 Credits + 14 credits for specialization) |
| B.Tech. (Hons.) with Specialization | 166 | B.Tech. (Honours) with specialization in Cyber Physical Systems / 5G Wireless (152 Credits + 14 credits for specialization) |
One communication skill is optional for those who have good fluency in English and other 3 Communication Skills courses are compulsory. Those who are not taking up the first course in the communication skills category, may take one more course in Aptitude / Competitive Programming / Soft skills for employability category to complete 24 credits in total in SSHAM category in order to meet the graduation requirements.
3) UG – CSE Curriculum
The following is the curriculum for the students to be admitted to the B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering degree programme.
Semester: 1
| Type | Code | Course Name |
| Institute Core | ICS101 | Computer Programming |
| Institute Core | IMA101 | Discrete Structures and Matrix Algebra |
| Institute Core | IEC101 | Overview of Computers Workshop |
| Institute Core | IEC102 | Digital Logic Design |
| SSHAM 1 | ISK101 | Essential English (bridge course) |
| SSHAM 2 & 3 | Foundations in Human Values and Ethics / Energy and Environment |
Semester: 2
| Type | Code | Course Name |
| Institute Core | IMA102 | Probability and Statistics |
| Institute Core | ICS201 | Data Structures and Algorithms |
| Institute Core | IEC204 | Signals and Systems |
| Program Core | IEC103 | Basic Electronics Circuits |
| SSHAM 4 | ISK102 | Operational Communication |
| SSHAM 2 & 3 | Foundations in Human Values and Ethics / Energy and Environment |
Semester: 3
| Type | Code | Course Name |
| Institute Core | IMA200 | Real Analysis, Numerical Analysis and Calculus |
| Institute Core | ICS102 | Object Oriented Programming |
| Program Core | IEC330 | Control Systems |
| Program Core | IEC111 | Circuit and Network Analysis |
| Program Core | IEC201 | Embedded Systems |
| SSHAM 5 | ISK201 | Professional Communication |
Semester: 4
| Type | Code | Course Name |
| Institute Core | IEC255 | Computer and Communication Networks |
| Program Core | IEC400 | Fundamentals of Communication |
| Program Core | ICS400 | Theory of Computation |
| Program Core | IEC202 | Analog Circuits |
| Program Core | IEC301 | Electromagnetics and Transmission Lines |
| SSHAM 6 | ISK202 | Advanced Communication Skills |
| SSHAM 7 | SSHAM 7 |
Semester: 5
| Type | Code | Course Name |
| Program Core | Digital Signal Processing | |
| Program Core | IEC342 | Introduction to VLSI |
| Program Elective | Program Elective - 1 | |
| Program Elective | Program Elective - 2 | |
| Program Elective | Program Elective – 3 | |
| SSHAM 8 | SSHAM 8 | |
| SSHAM 9 | SSHAM 9 | |
| HONOURS | Honours - 1 |
Semester: 6
| Type | Code | Course Name |
| Program Elective | Program Elective - 4 | |
| Program Elective | Program Elective – 5 | |
| Program Elective | Program Elective – 6 | |
| Program Elective | Program Elective – 7 | |
| Institute Elective | Institute Elective – 1 | |
| SSHAM 10 | SSHAM 10 | |
| BTP / HONOURS | BTP - 1 / Honours - 2 |
Semester: 7
| Type | Code | Course Name |
| Program Elective | Program Elective – 8 | |
| Institute Elective | Institute Elective – 2 | |
| SSHAM 11 | SSHAM 11 | |
| BTP / HONOURS | BTP - 2 / Honours - 3 |
In case of a student taking up the Semester Long Project (SLP) in 7th or 8th Semesters, these 8 credits will go to Semester Long Project. Otherwise aforementioned courses would be taken by the students to meet the graduation requirements.
Semester: 8 (includes an optional Semester Long Project)
| Type | Code | Course Name |
| Program Elective | Program Elective – 9 | |
| Institute Elective | Institute Elective – 3 | |
| SSHAM 12 | SSHAM 12 | |
| HONOURS | Honours - 4 |
4) List of Elective Courses (ECE)
The list of ECE Program Elective courses to be offered to UG students is given below:
i) Advanced VLSI
ii) Automotive Electronics
iii) Digital System Design
iv) Electronic Packaging)
v) Measurement and Instrumentation
vi) Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
vii) Microsensors and Actuators
viii)Microwave Engineering and Radar Systems
ix) Model-based Signal Analysis
x) Opto Nano Electronics
xi) Pattern Recognition
xii) Wireless Communication
The following is the list of ECE Institute Electives to be offered to UG students
i) Introduction to Cyber Physical System
ii) Introduction to Robotics
iii) Wireless Networks
5) Specialization Tracks
a) ACyber Physical Systems
CPS is an amalgamation of physical processes, wireless networking and extensive computing. The physical processes are monitored with varied sensors and then communicated through networking to create an automated feedback-based embedded.
In case of a student going to take up the Semester Long Project (SLP), these 8 credits will go to the Semester Long Project. Otherwise, aforementioned courses would be taken by the students to meet the graduation requirements.
control system. The automated/ smart systems are modelled from the data points through technological abstractions of IoT, intelligent systems, machine learning and pattern recognition. Over the last 3-5 years, there has been an exponential growth in the number of companies pursuing this area and offering technological opportunities. It is an interdisciplinary program that would train and prepare students for the next wave of required technological skill-sets
The following are the elective courses to be taken under this specialization:
i) Internet of Things
ii) Intelligent and Autonomous Systems
iii) Digital Twins: Concepts and Applications
iv) Seminar Course
v) Project Work
b) Next Generation Wireless Communication
5G wireless communication technology is designed to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, more reliability, increased network capacity, and a more uniform user experience. 5G would be based on LTE and would be an amalgamation of several independently developed technologies such as Massive MIMO, UWB, NOMA, etc; with an evolved packet core and cloud-based radio access network. For successful deployment of 5G wireless systems, it is essential to comprehend and design each technology, while providing an intelligent integration of the same.
The following are the elective courses to be taken under this specialization:
i) Wireless Communication
ii) Advanced Wireless Communication
iii) 5G Technologies and Applications
iv) Seminar Course
v) Project Work
6) SSHAM (Skill, Science, Aptitude, Humanities and Management) Course:
i) Essential English (Bridge Course)
ii) Operational Communication
iii) Professional Communication
iv) Advanced Communication Skills
v) Foundations in Human Values and Ethics
vi) Energy and Environment
vii) Bioinformatics
viii) Skills for Employability
ix) Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude
x) Personal Growth Programme
xi) Macro-economics and Personal Finance
xii) IT Project Management
xiii) Innovation and Entrepreneurship
xiv) Climate Change and its Implications
xv) ICT for Development
