Manav Rachna University, Faculty of Engineering Faridabad Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Specialization in VLSI design and Verification in association with True Chip): Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The B.Tech ECE (Hons.) VLSI Design and Verification programme at MRU offers a Letter of Intent (LOI) with a package of up to Rs. 6.5 LPA to eligible students at the time of admission itself. This LOI is provided through MRU's industry partnership with Truechip and other semiconductor companies, giving students a pre-placement commitment even before they begin their studies. This is a rare and significant advantage at the undergraduate level, providing financial certainty and motivation to students from day one.

Ans. Truechip is a globally recognised company specialising in VLSI design verification services, working with top semiconductor firms like Intel, Qualcomm, and Broadcom. As the industry knowledge partner for this programme, Truechip co-designs the curriculum, co-delivers specialisation courses, and co-certifies the programme. Students learn directly from Truechip experts, work on real VLSI projects, and get access to industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics). The Truechip co-certification adds significant credibility to the degree and gives graduates a competitive edge in the semiconductor job market.

Ans. Yes, the programme uses the same EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools used by top semiconductor companies globally. Students work with Cadence (for IC design and simulation), Synopsys (for synthesis, verification, and EDA), and Mentor Graphics (for PCB design and simulation). These tools are used by companies like Intel, Qualcomm, AMD, and Broadcom for chip design and verification. Proficiency in these tools is a key requirement for VLSI engineering roles, and learning them during the programme gives students a significant advantage in job interviews and placements.

Ans. ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) is a custom chip designed for a specific application - once manufactured, it cannot be reprogrammed. FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) is a reconfigurable chip that can be programmed and reprogrammed for different applications. This programme covers both: students learn ASIC design and verification (using SystemVerilog and UVM) as well as FPGA design and implementation. The curriculum includes dedicated subjects on ASIC & FPGA, Hardware Verification using SystemVerilog, Hardware Verification using UVM, and CAD for VLSI, providing comprehensive coverage of both design paradigms.

Ans. Graduates can work as VLSI Design Engineers, ASIC Verification Engineers, FPGA Design Engineers, Embedded Systems Engineers, SoC Design Engineers, and RF Microelectronics Engineers. Top recruiters include Intel, Qualcomm, AMD, Broadcom, Samsung, Truechip, Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, Texas Instruments, and NXP Semiconductors. Entry-level salaries range from Rs. 4-8 LPA, with experienced professionals earning Rs. 12 LPA or more. India's Semicon India Programme and the global semiconductor market growth (projected CAGR of 7.6%%) are creating massive demand for VLSI engineers, making this one of the most future-proof engineering specialisations.

Ans. Yes, the programme has two mandatory industry immersion internships built into the curriculum. The first internship (Industry Immersion I) is in Semester 4, and the second (Industry Immersion II) is in Semester 6. These are structured internships with semiconductor and VLSI companies, facilitated through MRU's industry partnerships with Truechip, Mentor Graphics, Synopsys, and Cadence. Students work on real chip design and verification projects during these internships, gaining hands-on experience and building professional networks. Additionally, the final two semesters include a Capstone Project (Parts I and II) where students execute an extensive, industry-oriented VLSI project.