*Semester 1: Foundation Basics*

1. *Mathematics-I* (Calculus, Linear Algebra) 

2. *Engineering Physics* (Semiconductor Basics, Quantum Mechanics) 

3. *Basic Electronics* (Diodes, Transistors, OP-Amps) 

4. *Programming for Engineers* (C/Python, Algorithms) 

5. *Engineering Graphics* (CAD Tools) 

6. *Environmental Science* 

*Lab*: Basic Electronics Lab, Programming Lab 

 

*Semester 2: Core Electronics*

1. *Mathematics-II* (Differential Equations, Probability) 

2. *Digital Logic Design* (Combinational/Sequential Circuits) 

3. *Circuit Theory* (Network Analysis, Filters) 

4. *Signals and Systems* (Time/Frequency Domain) 

5. *Technical Communication* 

*Lab*: Digital Circuits Lab, SPICE Simulation 

 

*Semester 3: Semiconductor Fundamentals*

1. *Mathematics-III* (Complex Analysis, Transform Techniques) 

2. *Electronic Devices* (MOSFETs, BJTs, PN Junctions) 

3. *Analog Circuits* (Amplifiers, Oscillators) 

4. *Microprocessors* (8085/8086, ARM Basics) 

5. *Data Structures* (Optimized for Hardware Design) 

*Lab*: Analog Circuit Design Lab, Verilog HDL Basics 

 

*Semester 4: Digital Systems & VLSI Introduction*

1. *Digital System Design* (FSM, FPGA Architecture) 

2. *VLSI Design Methodology* (RTL to GDSII Flow) 

3. *CMOS Analog Circuit Design* (Inverters, Gates) 

4. *Electromagnetics* (Transmission Lines, Crosstalk) 

5. *Operating Systems* (Basics for Embedded Systems) 

*Lab*: FPGA Prototyping, Layout Design (Cadence Virtuoso) 

 

*Semester 5: Core VLSI Design*

1. *Digital VLSI Design* (Combinational/Sequential Logic, Timing Analysis) 

2. *Analog CMOS Design* (Op-Amps, AD/DA Converters) 

3. *VLSI Fabrication Technology* (Lithography, Etching, CMOS Processes) 

4. *Verification Methodologies* (UVM, SystemVerilog) 

5. *Elective-I* (e.g., MEMS Design) 

*Lab*: ASIC Design Flow, Mixed-Signal Simulation 

 

*Semester 6: Advanced VLSI & Testing*

1. *System-on-Chip (SoC) Design* (IP Integration, Bus Protocols) 

2. *Physical Design Automation* (Floor planning, Routing) 

3. *Design for Testability (DFT)* (Scan Chains, BIST) 

4. *Low-Power VLSI Design* (Clock Gating, Power Gating) 

5. *Elective-II* (e.g., RF IC Design) 

*Lab*: DFT Lab, Post-Layout Simulation 

 

*Semester 7: Specialization & Projects*

1. *FPGA-Based System Design* (High-Level Synthesis) 

2. *AI/ML for VLSI* (Hardware Acceleration, Neural Network Optimization) 

3. *Elective-III* (e.g., IoT Edge Devices) 

4. *Elective-IV* (e.g., 3D IC Design) 

5. *Project-I* (RTL Design, e.g., Image Processor ASIC) 

*Lab*: AI Hardware Lab, Advanced Verification (Synopsys/Cadence) 

 

*Semester 8: Industry Integration*

1. *Industrial Internship* (6–8 Weeks in Semiconductor Firms) 

2. *Capstone Project* (Full-Chip Design/Verification, e.g., IoT Sensor Chip) 

3. *Professional Ethics* 

4. *Elective-V* (e.g., Automotive VLSI Standards) 

 

*Electives (Sample)* 

- *ASIC Design* 

- *Hardware Security* (PUF, Side-Channel Attacks) 

- *Mixed-Signal IC Design* 

- *Memory Design* (SRAM, DRAM, Flash) 

- *VLSI for Quantum Computing*