Core Curriculum & Semester wise Syllabus
Link to R-2021: https://cac.annauniv.edu/aidetails/afug_2021_fu/Revised/IandC/B.E.ECE.pdf
Link to R-2025: B.E ECE .pdf
Foundation (1st Year – Semesters 1 & 2)
• Engineering Math I & II (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations)
• Engineering Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Basic Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Workshop/Graphics)
• Introductory Programming & Communication Skills (C, Python, problem-solving; soft skills)
• Electron Devices, Circuit Analysis
Core Discipline (2nd & 3rd Year – Semesters 3 to 6)
• Random Processes and Linear Algebra, C Programming and Data Structures, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Control Systems, Digital Systems Design, Electromagnetic Fields, Networks and Security, Linear Integrated Circuits, Digital Signal Processing, Communication Systems, Wireless Communication, VLSI and Chip Design, Transmission lines and RF Systems, Embedded Systems and IOT Design and Artificial Intelligen.
Advanced Topics & Electives (4th Year – Semesters 7 & 8)
• Electives: Low Power IC Design, Speech Processing, 4G/5G Communication Networks, Software Defined Networks, DSP Architecture and Programming, Wearable Devices, etc.
• Project Work: Typically a two-phase final-year project, internship, capstone design.
Curriculum Structure & Credits
• Typical credit distribution:
o Math’s& Basic Sciences: ~20 credits
o Core Engineering: ~22–57 credits
o Professional electives: ~18 credits
o Open electives: ~12 credits
o Project/internships: ~12 credits
o Humanities & Environment: ~18 credits
• CBCS (Choice-Based Credit System) enables flexibility with core, elective and mandatory audit courses.
Recent Curriculum Trends
• Flexibility: Introduction of minors, honors, dual-degree, integrated B.Tech/M.Tech pathways. (e.g., IIT Delhi’s new flex curriculum)
• Industry Integration: Internship semesters of 6+ months; syllabi co-developed with experts. (e.g., AKTU, APS CHE)
• Emerging Tech Focus: Inclusion of Embedded IoTVLSI and Chip Design,RFID System Design & Testing, Brain Computer Interface and Applications.