Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering was established in 1998 with an intake capacity of 30 students. Currently has an intake capacity of 180 students in B.Tech course and 12 students for PG course Microelectronics and VLSI Design since 2005. National Board of Accreditation (NBA) accredited it in 2004 subsequently in 2008 followed by 2018 and 2022. The department has several well equipped laboratories for the students as well as for researchers. It has a departmental Library with adequate books. The faculty strength of 34 members of the department, constitute an ambience of experience and research along with quality teaching practices in diverse fields. The reflection of the research activities is observed in the quality publications of the department as a whole. The Department remains actively involved with various technical and non technical events with students throughout the year.

Warm Greetings to Everyone,

Engineering is the foundation of innovation, and Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) stands at the forefront of this ever-evolving field. The discipline of ECE embodies the essence of continuous learning and creativity, driving groundbreaking advancements that shape society.

This field bridges hardware and software, covering a vast spectrum of domains, including Communication Systems, VLSI Design, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Control Systems, Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, Antennas, Microwaves and Radars, Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, IoT, and more. These technologies collectively contribute to the development of safer, more efficient innovations, such as automobiles, aircraft, smartphones, and surgical robots.

Our department fosters a dynamic learning environment, blending academic excellence with hands-on experience. With a team of highly qualified faculty, including experienced Ph.D. professors and dedicated young researchers, we ensure that students receive a rich and research-driven education. Faculty members actively contribute to scholarly research, publishing papers in reputed international and national journals, with some securing patents for their innovations.

Infrastructure & industry collaboration

State-of-the-art infrastructure further enhances the learning experience. Our department is equipped with advanced laboratories, including the PCB Lab, Robotics Lab, IoT Lab, HIT-CDAC Innovation Centre, and VLSI Labs, along with a dedicated research center featuring licensed software. These facilities support faculty research and student projects, enabling innovation beyond the prescribed university curriculum.

To bridge the gap between academia and industry, we regularly organize skill development workshops, guest lectures by eminent academicians and industry experts, and technical seminars.

Our department maintains strong industry linkages through MoUs with professional bodies such as IEEE, MTTS Society, IETE, and IEI (India), along with collaborations with leading industries. We also conduct international conferences, symposiums, workshops, seminars, and model competitions throughout the year, providing students with a platform to showcase their technical prowess. Regular industrial visits and internship opportunities further prepare our students for the ever-evolving industry landscape.

Career outcomes

Graduates from our department have excelled in diverse careers, securing positions in top industries and pursuing higher education at prestigious institutions, including IITs. With the seamless integration of hardware and software knowledge, ECE graduates have boundless opportunities in both academia and industry. Our strong alumni network, spread across India and abroad, is a testament to the quality of education imparted here.

I extend my sincere gratitude to the management for their unwavering support in providing world-class facilities and fostering a culture of academic excellence.

In summary, a journey in ECE at Haldia Institute of Technology promises a fulfilling and successful career ahead.

Best Wishes,
Prof. (Dr.) Chanchal Kumar De
Head of the Department
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Haldia Institute of Technology

To produce dynamic human resources of global standards by imparting quality teaching, carrying out research and technology development in the emerging areas of Electronics & Communication Engineering.
  • To produce electronics and communication engineers having strong theoretical foundation, good design experience and exposure to research and technology development in frontier areas of electronics and communication engineering.
  • To create competent professionals who can work as an individual or in a group with effective communication and leadership skills meeting the requirements of multi-cultural global environments.
  • To help the student be a successful and responsible engineer for the betterment of mankind by inculcating social and ethical values in professional engineering programme.

At the end of the four years undergraduate programme in Electronics & Communication Engineering, a graduate will have:

  • PO-01: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and electronics & communication engineering to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  • PO-02: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
  • PO-03: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
  • PO-04: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
  • PO-05: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
  • PO-06:The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
  • PO-07:Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
  • PO-08:Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
  • PO-09:Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  • PO-10:Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
  • PO-11:Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  • PO-12:Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
  • PEO-1: To equip graduates with strong foundation in Electronics and Communication Engineering with an objective of being real time problem solvers.
  • PEO-2: To provide exposure to emerging technologies in order to become competent both as an individual and team with ever changing industrial requirements.
  • PEO-3: To prepare successful and responsible engineering graduates with socio-ethical values and leadership qualities in professional engineering practices.

After completion of the program, the students will have the ability to:

  • PSO-1: Apply basic knowledge in diversified fields of Electronics and Communication Engineering to solve engineering and socio-ethical problems.
  • PSO-2: Design, Verify and Validate electronic functional elements for a variety of experiments and projects with skills to analyze, interpret and communicate results either independently or in teams.
  • PSO-3: Recognize contemporary issues to adapt lifelong learning and develop consciousness for technical, professional, managerial and legal responsibilities.