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Program Overview

What is M.Tech VLSI?

Koneru Lakshmaiah University offers an extensive M.Tech VLSI Design course, created to equip candidates with a deep understanding and real-time experience in very large-scale integration technology. The curriculum combines topics of system-on-chip, analog design, digital, and ASIC/FPGA design with industry-driven applications. Skills in problem-solving and excellent analytical skills are inculcated in the candidates during expertized programmes, working in laboratories, and viewing the trending EDA equipment in the semiconductor industry.

The M.Tech in VLSI course at KL University offers a range of career opportunities to students in the electronic products development, semiconductor design, and other careers due to its focus on industry readiness, research, and innovation. Through tie-ups with MNC companies, placement support, and expert faculty training, the course ensures candidates are well-equipped to become researchers, leaders, and innovators in the rapidly growing VLSI and semiconductor industries.

Program Structure

What is the M. Tech VLSI program curriculum at KL University?

  • MOS Circuit Design
  • Algorithms for VLSI Design Automation
  • HDL & PLD Architectures
  • IC Fabrication Technology
  • Elective I
  • Elective II
  • Seminar

  • Advanced Analog IC Design
  • Low Power VLSI Circuits
  • VLSI System Design
  • Testing of VLSI Circuits
  • Elective III
  • Elective IV
  • Term Paper

  • Thesis

  • Embedded System Design
  • VLSI Signal Processing
  • CMOS Mixed Signal Circuits
  • Nano Electronics
  • CAD Tools for VLSI

  • Image and Video Processing
  • BiCMOS Technology & Applications
  • Semiconductor Device Modeling
  • Memory Design and Testing
  • Reconfigurable Computing

  • System On Chip Design
  • Process and Device Characterization Measurements
  • Advanced VLSI Design
  • MEMS System Design
  • VLSI for Wireless Communication

  • Optimization Techniques and Applications in VLSI Design
  • CMOS RF Circuit Design
  • Advanced Digital IC Design
  • Nano Sensors and its Applications
  • ASIC Design Flow

Program Benefits

What are the benefits of an M.Tech VLSI course?

By integrating the recent theoretical understanding and hands-on technical skills, and industry experience, the M.Tech course of VLSI provides graduates with the ability they need to achieve success in embedded system design, chip design, FPGA/ASIC implementation, and integrated circuit design. With the research orientation and practical training, candidates are preparing to work in the very sought after careers in the technology, semiconductor, and electronics organizations.

  • Specialized Knowledge: Understand everything about embedded systems, IC development, and chip design. Learn and have practical experience with mixed signal, analog, and digital VLSI design.
  • Prospective Future Career & Professionalism: The areas of Internet of Things (IoT), electronics, semiconductors, VLSI, and telecommunications are in need of engineers. VLSI design engineers, ASIC/FPGA engineers, embedded system engineers, and verification engineers are some of the fields.
  • High Benefit Packages: VLSI postgraduates frequently find excellent roles in top technology businesses and semiconductor companies throughout the globe.
  • Experience with New Technologies and Tools: Practical training using Verilog, VHDL, FPGA, ASIC design tools, and simulation software. Understanding of design procedure and modern testing techniques.
  • Opportunities for Innovation and Research: The opportunity to work on the latest research in chip architecture, nanoelectronics, and low- power design. Best for people who want to pursue a Ph.D. or work in academia.
  • Worldwide Opportunities: VLSI skills are in the best demand worldwide, with job opportunities in Asia, the USA, and Europe.
  • Startup and Entrepreneurship: Enhancing knowledge in embedded systems and VLSI opens doors to hardware or product- based companies.

Eligibility & Admission Criteria

What Are the Eligibility Criteria for an M.Tech in VLSI Course?
  • Candidates must have passed the BE/B.Tech with a minimum of 55% marks in any related stream like ECE, EEE, CSE, IT, or related engineering streams.
  • And also qualify for the KLEEE or equivalent national-level entrance examinations.

Fee Structure

What is the fee structure of the M.Tech VLSI program?
Campus Duration Admission Fee Semester Fee Total 1st Semester
Vijayawada 2 Years ₹16,000 ₹70,000 ₹86,000

Note : The fee structure provided is based on the 2025–26 academic year and is subject to change for the 2026–27 academic year.

Are hostel and other charges included?

No. Hostel, mess, exam, and other charges are separate. You can contact the admissions office for exact details.

Career Scope & Opportunities

What are the Career Opportunities after an M.Tech in VLSI?

Master of Technology in VLSI provides the students with new professional opportunities in semiconductor design, embedded systems, ASIC/FPGA design, chip fabrication, and hardware-software integration to the global industries. The students can develop telecommunications, healthcare devices, automobiles, and high-performance computing in the international semiconductor ecosystem to develop meaningful careers.

  • VLSI Design Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Research & Development (R&D)
  • ASIC/FPGA Engineer
  • Chip Fabrication & Layout Engineer
  • Verification & Validation Engineer
  • Semiconductor Industry Specialist
  • IoT & Electronics Product Developer

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Expertise in VLSI design, embedded systems, verification, and chip fabrication. Expertise with EDA tools such as Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, and Cadence. Strong skills in digital/analog circuits, RTL coding, and system integration.

The rapid pace of development of AI chips, IoT devices, semiconductors, and 5G/6G technologies makes VLSI engineers the most sought-after employees on the global level, which guarantees employment opportunities in the long term.

Yes, students may do research work in the R&D industries, or they may do Ph.D. in Semiconductor, Electronics, or VLSI.

Students who’ve done their bachelor’s degree in fields like Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science and are interested in chip design, embedded systems, semiconductor technology, and hardware development can choose this course.

Absolutely, with the global semiconductor demand increasing, M.Tech VLSI students are highly sought after in countries such as the USA, Germany, Japan, and South Korea.

Yes. The semiconductor market is crashing with colossal recruitment in India, the USA, Europe, and the East Asian continent. VLSI engineers will still be very sought after in the coming 20+ years due to the demand for AI chips, IoT, EVs, and 5G/6G. M.Tech VLSI has one of the most promising long-term career development programs in the field of engineering.

The program is technical, though it can be handled through practice. Colleges such as KLU offer lab education, tool-based learning, and instructor enhancement in order to assist you in moving forward well. Students who are ECE, EEE, CSE, or IT do not tend to adjust slowly.

One of the best-paid engineering professions, particularly in semiconductor firms, is VLSI. There is a high demand and low supply of talent, and freshers are offered high salary packages. Professional engineers and experts receive a lot more income worldwide.

The best recruiters are Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, AMD, Samsung, Broadcom, Synopsys, and Texas Instruments. Indian semiconductor firms and international R&Ds also employ massively. There are also startup opportunities with AI chip building, EV, and IoT devices.

It is suggested mainly to ECE, EEE, CSE, and IT graduates because of the technicality of the field. Students are not always good at electronics, but with an excellent interest in hardware, they can perform well. Universities offer undergraduate bridge courses to enable those students to catch up.

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