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Doctor of Philosophy in Electronics or Ph.D. Electronics is a doctorate program related to electronics engineering and is based on research. The usual time to complete a Ph.D. in Electronics takes 3 to 5 years to complete. The program begins with selected senior level electronics engineering subjects such as electronic analog and digital systems, electronics microelectronics, VLSI electronics signals and information processing, electronics embedded systems, electronics communications, and electronics devices and circuits. Students are supposed to conduct research on their own with supervision of the faculty advisors and the programme culminates with the preparation and defence of the doctoral thesis based on the research study that adds new knowledge to the discipline.
The entrance tests allowed for admission into Institutes and Universities offering Ph.D. in Electronics are GATE: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, NET: National Eligibility Test by CSIR or UGC and SET: State Eligibility Test. Some institutes also accept the valid scores of GRE – Graduate Record Examination or GMAT – Graduate Management Admission Test. Candidates visiting the final shortlist must sit for an interview and/or written examination. The admission criteria essentially involves the candidate’s performance in the entrance tests, the academic rating of candidate and research experience wherever applicable. Tutorial fee support is also available in most instances and it comes with teaching or research assistantship where applicable.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Electronics |
| Duration | 3-5 years |
| Course Level | Doctoral |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in Electronics/related field with minimum 55% marks, GATE/NET qualification |
| Top Colleges | IITs, NITs, IIITs, JNU, BITS Pilani, ISRO |
| Entrance Exam | GATE, NET, JRF, CSIR-UGC NET, written test/interview by individual colleges |
1. Academic qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or any related field, with 55% minimum marks.
2. The basic admission requirement includes having a valid GATE/NET score.
3. Though it would be preferred if the candidate has prior experience in the relevant work area, it is not compulsory.
4. Working knowledge of fundamental electronics concepts and sound problem solving ability
5. Clear communication and good writing skills
6. It appears that the passion to conduct research and commitment of time for the study.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Advanced Electronics | Semiconductor devices, microelectronics, nanoelectronics |
| Digital Signal Processing | Signal processing algorithms, digital filtering, spectral analysis |
| Embedded Systems | Microcontrollers, embedded system design, real-time systems |
| VLSI Design | Digital circuit design, VLSI architecture, semiconductor manufacturing |
| Communication Systems | Wireless communication, network protocols, communication theory |
| Control Systems | Control system design, automation, robotics |
| Electromagnetics | Electromagnetic theory, antenna design, microwave engineering |
| Research Methodology | Research techniques, literature review, research paper writing |
| Specialization Course | Advanced topics in student's chosen area of research |
| Comprehensive Exam | Written and oral exams to test student's knowledge |
| Specialization | Job Profile | Average Salary (per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| VLSI Design | VLSI Designer, ASIC Designer | ₹8,00,000 - ₹12,00,000 |
| Embedded Systems | Embedded Systems Engineer, Firmware Engineer | ₹7,00,000 - ₹11,00,000 |
| Digital Signal Processing | DSP Engineer, Signal Processing Engineer | ₹6,50,000 - ₹10,50,000 |
| Communication Systems | Communication Systems Engineer, Wireless Engineer | ₹7,50,000 - ₹12,50,000 |
| Control Systems | Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer | ₹6,50,000 - ₹10,50,000 |
| Electromagnetics | Electromagnetics Engineer, Antenna Designer | ₹6,00,000 - ₹9,50,000 |
| Research and Development | R&D Engineer, Research Scientist | ₹8,50,000 - ₹14,00,000 |
| Academia | Professor, Assistant Professor | ₹6,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 |
| Industry | Electronics Engineer, Technical Lead | ₹7,00,000 - ₹12,00,000 |
