Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at NPR College of Engineering and Technology was started in the year 2008 under the affiliation of Anna University. The department offers Under Graduate program B.E.-ECE and Post Graduate program M.E.-VLSI Design. The department is recognized as Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai. The department’s laboratories are well equipped where need-based and demanded training has been provided. Students gain a strong theoretical understanding and practical experience in the field of efficient reliable software and hardware to meet the industrial requirements. In our department, we have 6 academic laboratories and high-speed internet (600 Mbps) to precede state of the art facilities for carrying out projects in Embedded Technology, VLSI Design, Digital Signal Processing and Wireless Communication. Exclusive Centre of Excellence for IoT and Embedded System supported by Tessolve Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore is available. Tinkering lab provides a space where individuals can explore, experiment, and create without the constraints of traditional classroom settings. The faculty members are highly qualified and dedicated. They have excellent teaching skills to develop their students with employability skills. The department of ECE received 23 University ranks in Anna University Examinations till now, recently 2022-24 batch M.E VLSI Design student secured university III rank. The department has achieved accreditation from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). This prestigious recognition reflects the unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to upholding the highest standards in the department. The NBA accreditation is a testament to relentless pursuit of quality across all aspects of the department. The department arranges industrial training for the students to fill the gap between industry and institution through Value - Added Courses as part of the curriculum. The students are motivated to attend co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Also, they are encouraged to participate in various events like Hackathons, symposiums, and project presentations to develop their innovative and design thinking skills. Our renowned recruiters are Tessolve Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd., Caliber Interconnect Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Zoho Corporation, Infosys, TCS, eNoah iSolutions, Apptivo, Vintorix, Emerson and KIML.
To impart quality technical education and nurture excellence to meet the impending challenges in emerging technologies.
M.E. in VLSI Design is a specialized postgraduate programme focused on semiconductor technology, integrated circuit (IC) design, chip architecture, fabrication processes, and System-on-Chip (SoC) development. With the rapid growth of the semiconductor industry, the programme offers outstanding career, research, and innovation opportunities in India and across the globe.
VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) technology forms the backbone of modern electronic systems, including smartphones, processors, AI hardware, IoT devices, medical electronics, defense systems, automotive electronics, and high-performance computing.
The programme equips students with advanced technical knowledge, design expertise, research skills, and practical experience required to develop next-generation semiconductor solutions and intelligent electronic systems.
The VLSI domain is expanding rapidly with continuous innovations in semiconductor technology, nanoelectronics, and AI-enabled hardware systems.
M.E. VLSI graduates are highly sought after by semiconductor companies, chip design firms, embedded system industries, and research organizations worldwide.
Professionals in VLSI commonly work with advanced Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools from industry leaders such as Cadence Design Systems, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics.
Higher education and research provide opportunities to contribute to next-generation semiconductor technologies and global scientific advancements.
The semiconductor industry offers high-growth, research-oriented, and globally recognized career opportunities for VLSI professionals.
India's semiconductor ecosystem continues to expand rapidly through new fabrication facilities, design centres, and government-supported initiatives.
VLSI professionals contribute significantly to national technology missions through government organizations, research laboratories, and Public Sector Undertakings.
Government organizations provide stable career growth while enabling professionals to contribute to defense, space, semiconductor research, and national infrastructure development.
Innovation and research are integral components of VLSI education, encouraging students to develop advanced semiconductor technologies and industry-ready solutions.
Emerging VLSI startups in AI hardware, automotive electronics, and embedded systems continue to create exciting opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship.
VLSI Design plays a vital role in shaping the future of digital technologies, national security, and global semiconductor innovation.
Semiconductors are the foundation of modern digital transformation, and M.E. VLSI Design graduates play a crucial role in technological innovation, industrial advancement, and national technological sovereignty.
To become successful in the field of Civil Engineering that meets the needs of Indian and multinational companies.
To develop the confidence and ability among students to synthesize data and technical concepts and thereby apply them to real-world engineering problems.
To utilize modern techniques, skills, and mathematical engineering tools for solving problems in Civil Engineering.
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and engineering specialization to develop solutions for complex engineering problems.
Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems while considering sustainable development.
Design creative solutions and develop systems, components, and processes that address public health, safety, environmental, social, and cultural needs.
Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge, experimentation, modelling, analysis, and interpretation of data.
Create, select and apply modern engineering and IT tools, techniques, resources, prediction methods and modelling approaches for solving engineering problems.
Analyze societal, environmental, economic, health, safety, legal, and sustainability impacts while solving engineering problems.
Apply ethical principles, professional values, diversity, inclusion, and comply with national and international laws.
Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in multidisciplinary teams.
Communicate effectively through reports, presentations, technical documentation, and professional interactions with engineering communities and society.
Apply engineering management principles and economic decision-making skills in project execution and multidisciplinary environments.
Recognize the need for independent and lifelong learning, adaptability to emerging technologies, and continuous professional development.
Identify, examine, and solve problems in the domains of Civil Engineering that require analytical and design capabilities.
Plan, analyze, design, and prepare estimates for Civil Engineering projects while adhering to professional ethics.
| S.No. | Batch | Course Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NPRCET_ECE_COURSE OUTCOMES R2021 | View Course Outcome |
| 2 | NPRCET_ECE_COURSE OUTCOMES R2023 | View Course Outcome |
| S/N | Name of the member | Designation | Organization | DAC Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.S.Selvaperumal | Principal | NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham. | Program Chairman |
| 2 | Dr.M.Ameena Banu | Professor | Department of ECE, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham. | HoD |
| 3 | Mr.S.Ayyappan | Assistant Professor | Department of ECE, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham. | DAC Co-ordinator |
| 4 | Mr.P.Abdul Samad | Assistant Professor | Department of ECE, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham. | Department IQAC Coordinator |
| 5 | Mr.Mukesh Vaidyanathan | Chief Strategy Officer | Edveon Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Chennai | Industry Expert |
| 6 | Mr.Sundaresh Kamaraj | CEO | Elysium Technologies, Madurai | Industry Expert |
| 7 | Mr.G.Rangarajan | Managing Director | PPV Technology Private Limited, Chennai. |
Alumni (2010-2014) |
| 8 | Ms.V.Livin Lavanya | Quality Analyst | Innova Solutions, Hyderabad |
Alumni (2012-2016) |
| 9 | Dr,A.Kanimozhi | Associate Professor | Department of Mathematics, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham. | Member |
| 10 | Mrs.V.Sujitha | Assistant Professor & Head | Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham. | Member |
| 11 | Mr.T.Balasubramani | Assistant Professor | Department of Mechanical Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham. | Member |
The members of the Board of studies are as follows:
| S/N | Member Category | Name, Designation and Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chair Person |
Dr.M.Ameena Banu, Professor & Head, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, NPR College of Engineering & Technology, Natham, Dindigul. |
| 2 | University Nominee |
Dr.R.A.Alaguraja, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai. |
| 3 | Subject Expert |
Dr.G.Thavasi Raja, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Trichy. |
| 4 | Subject Expert |
Dr.M.Lordwin Cecil Prabahar, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D IST, Chennai. |
| 5 | Expert from outside the Autonomous College |
Dr.S.Mohamed Mansoor Roomi, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai. |
| 6 | Industry Expert |
Mr.K.Sivakumar, Senior Program Manager-VLSI, Tessolve Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. |
| 7 | Alumni |
Mr.M.Kishore Raj, Software Developer, HCL Tech., Madurai. |
| 8 | Members | All Faculty Members |
Professor & Head of the Department
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,
NPR College of Engineering and Technology,
Natham, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu
Dr. M. Ameena Banu is serving as the Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham. She has over two decades of academic experience and has consistently contributed to excellence in engineering education, research, and innovation.
She completed her B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from AK College of Engineering, Krishnancoil, Srivilliputhur, affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University, in 1999. She obtained her M.E. in Communication Systems from Anna University of Technology, Tirunelveli, in 2010, and was awarded her Ph.D. by Anna University, Chennai, in 2020.
Her research interests include RF Systems, Microwave Engineering, and Wireless Communication. She has published numerous research papers in reputed National and International journals and has presented her research findings at various National and International conferences.
With more than 20 years of teaching experience, Dr. Ameena Banu has served in various academic positions including Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor at reputed engineering institutions. She has successfully guided more than 40 undergraduate projects and 5 postgraduate projects, while organizing several workshops, seminars, and orientation programmes for the academic and professional development of students.
She has authored the books "RF & Microwave Engineering", "Advanced Medical Imaging Systems", and "Intelligent Systems: An Introduction to AI". She has also been granted five patents, reflecting her commitment to research, innovation, and technological advancement.
Dr. Ameena Banu has delivered numerous guest lectures at various institutions and received the Best Project Award in State-Level Project Contests. Under her guidance, a student project was selected under the MSME 4.0 Idea Hackathon and received funding support worth ₹14.5 lakhs, demonstrating her dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
She is a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and a Fellow Member of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE). Through her academic leadership, research contributions, and student-centered approach, she continues to inspire future engineers to achieve professional excellence and contribute meaningfully to society.
| S.No. | Name of the Faculty | Designation | Teaching Experience | Details Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. M. Ameena Banu | Professor & Head | 24 Years | View Details |
| 2 | Dr. V. S. Kanimozhi | Associate Professor | 16 Years | View Details |
| 3 | Dr. K. Jalal Deen | Assistant Professor | 20.5 Years | View Details |
| 4 | Mr. S. Ayyappan | Assistant Professor | 17.6 Years | View Details |
| 5 | Mrs. C. Kannika Parameshwari | Assistant Professor | 9.10 Years | View Details |
| 6 | Mr. P. Abdul Samad | Assistant Professor | 17.3 Years | View Details |
| 7 | Mr. S. Allwyn Anand | Assistant Professor | 14.3 Years | View Details |
| 8 | Mrs. P. Jeyalakshmi | Assistant Professor | 10.8 Years | View Details |
| 9 | Mr. V. Meenakshi Sundaram | Assistant Professor | 20 Years | View Details |
| 10 | Mrs. S. Sowmiyadevi | Assistant Professor | 1.5 Years | View Details |
| 11 | Mrs. N. A. Pappathi | Assistant Professor | 21 Years | View Details |
| 12 | Mrs. V. Nandhini | Assistant Professor | 1.9 Years | View Details |
| 13 | Mr. R. Arun | Assistant Professor | 0.4 Years | View Details |
| 14 | Mrs. M. Infant Dalima | Assistant Professor | 3 Years | View Details |
| 15 | Mrs. B. Dhivya Preethi | Assistant Professor | - | View Details |
| 16 | Mr. D. Sivasamy | Assistant Professor | 14.7 Years | View Details |
| 17 | Ms. K. S. Abinayasree | Assistant Professor | 0.1 Years | View Details |
| S.No | Name | Designation | Date of Joining | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. R. Soundira Pandiyammal | Lab Assistant | 19.01.2026 | 17.3 Years |
The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) is India’s leading recognised professional society devoted to the advancement of Science and Technology of Electronics, Telecommunication & IT Founded in 1953. The IETE is the National Apex Professional body of Electronics and Telecommunication, Computer Science and IT Professionals. It serves more than 1,25,000 members (including Corporate, Student and ISF members) through various 63 Centres, spread all over India and abroad.
The Institution provides leadership in Scientific and Technical areas of direct importance to the national development and economy. Government of India has recognised IETE as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) and also notified as an educational Institution of national eminence.
The core objectives of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) are to advance electro-technology, facilitate knowledge exchange in Electronics, Telecom, IT, & related fields, promote engineering education, support research & development, and develop human resources through technical programs, publications, and career development for its members and the nation.
The IETE NPRCET student chapter was established in 2022. From start of inception, the IETE student chapter has been organizing various informative and interactive activities, which includes regular technical paper presentations, technical quiz and lectures by various eminent industrialists, extension activities and workshops with the motive of imparting the latest knowledge in the fields of instrumentation and applied electronics to the students.
| Academic Year | Total no. of IETE Student Members |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 90 |
| 2023-2024 | 43 |
| 2024-2025 | 56 |
| S.No. | Name of the Society | Name of the Event | Resource Person | Name of the Industry | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) Life Organizational | Webinar on “Trends and Innovations in Consumable Electronics” |
Mr.Bijoy Panakkat Electronics Division Head Vice – President |
V- Guard Industry Ltd., Kerala | 2023-2024 |
| 2 | The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) Life Organizational | Webinar on “AI for Healthcare Applications” |
Mr.K.Balaganesh, Lead Software, Quality Testing, Humana, USA |
Humana, USA | 2023-2024 |
| 3 | The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) Life Organizational | Seminar on “Integrated IoT with Innovative Renewable Energy System for Sustainable futures” |
Dr.S.Chitra Selvi, M.E., Ph.D. Assistant Professor (Selection Grade), Department of EEE, |
University College of Engineering, Dindigul | 2024-2025 |
| 4 | The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) Life Organizational | Hands – on Training on “HoloHands AI Diagnostics and PCB Design & Layout” |
Dr.B.Krishnakumar, Founder/CEO, New Technology Institutions, Coimbatore Mr.A.R.Kasturi, Founder, AK Tronics, Trichy |
New Technology Institutions, Coimbatore AK Tronics, Trichy |
2024-2025 |
| 5 | The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) Life Organizational Member | Guest Lecture on Challenges towards sustainable growth in Indian Space Programme |
Dr.N.Sivasubramanian, Former Scientist, |
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Thiruvananthapuram. | 2025-2026 |
| S.No. | Company | Outcomes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Technology Mobile, Laptop Service and Training Institute, Coimbatore |
|
15/02/2023 |
| 2 | Bright Technologies, Dindigul |
|
05/03/2021 |
| 3 | Test and Verification Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. ( A subsidiary of Tessolve Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd.), Bangalore |
|
15/10/2022 |
| 4 | Vi-Microsystems Private Limited, Chennai |
|
03/03/2021 |
| 5 | Elysium Group of Companies, Madurai |
|
25/02/2021 |
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