Manav Rachna University, Faculty of Engineering Faridabad B.Tech Chip Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Chip Design (also called VLSI Design or Semiconductor Design) is the process of designing integrated circuits (ICs) that power every electronic device – from smartphones and laptops to cars and medical devices. While regular ECE covers a broad range of topics (communication systems, signal processing, embedded systems), the Chip Design specialization at MRU goes deep into the semiconductor design flow: RTL design using Verilog/VHDL, logic synthesis, design-for-testability (DFT), physical design (place and route, GDSII), IC fabrication technology, SoC design, and analog IC design. This specialization is ideal for students who want to work in core electronics roles at semiconductor companies like Intel, Qualcomm, ARM, Samsung, TSMC, Cadence, and Synopsys, rather than in software or IT roles.

Ans. Students in this program get hands-on training with industry-standard Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools used by professional chip designers worldwide. Key tools covered include Cadence (for RTL design, simulation, and physical design), Xilinx Vivado (for FPGA design and implementation), Mentor Graphics (for DFT and verification), and Simulink (for system-level modelling). Students also work with hardware description languages Verilog and VHDL for RTL design, Python for automation and data handling, and CAD tools for VLSI layout. The program also covers AI-enabled chip design tools and Generative AI applications in semiconductor design.

Ans. The program includes two dedicated Industry Immersion semesters: Industry Immersion I in Semester 4 and Industry Immersion II in Semester 6. These are structured internship components built into the curriculum, not optional add-ons. During these semesters, students work at semiconductor companies, electronics firms, or L&T Technology Services and its partner companies, gaining real-world exposure to chip design workflows, verification processes, and manufacturing environments. L&T EduTech facilitates placement in these internships through its industry network. Students are evaluated on their internship performance as part of their academic assessment.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Chip Design Engineers, VLSI Design Engineers, ASIC Design Engineers, ASIC Verification Engineers, Embedded Systems Engineers, SoC Design Engineers, DFT Engineers, Physical Design Engineers, and Hardware Engineers. Top recruiters for this program include Intel, Samsung, TSMC, ARM, Qualcomm, L&T Technology Services, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, and Truechip. Entry-level salaries typically range from INR 4 to 8 LPA, with experienced VLSI and chip design engineers earning INR 10 to 20 LPA or higher. Senior roles at global semiconductor companies can command INR 25 to 40 LPA.

Ans. India's government has launched the Semicon India Program with an incentive outlay of INR 76,000 crore to attract semiconductor and display manufacturing investments. Companies like Tata Electronics, Micron Technology, and CG Power have already announced semiconductor fabrication and ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging) facilities in India. This is creating massive domestic demand for chip design engineers, VLSI professionals, and semiconductor manufacturing specialists. As per NITI Aayog, India is targeting $500 billion in electronics manufacturing and 6 million jobs by 2030. Graduates of this program are directly positioned to benefit from this wave of semiconductor investment in India.

Ans. Both programs are offered under the Department of Electronics and Communication at MRU and focus on semiconductor design. The key difference is the industry partner and specific focus: the Chip Design program (L&T EduTech) covers the complete chip design flow from RTL to GDSII with a broader scope including SoC design, IC fabrication, analog IC design, and AI-enabled chip design. The VLSI Design and Verification program (Truechip) focuses more specifically on VLSI design and functional verification methodologies. Both programs have the same fee structure of INR 2,56,500 per year. Students interested in a broader chip design career should choose the L&T EduTech program, while those specifically interested in VLSI verification roles may prefer the Truechip program.