Semester-wise syllabus For an M.Tech in Network Engineering syllabus

Semester 1: Foundation Courses

1. Advanced Computer Networks 

   - OSI/TCP-IP models, routing algorithms (BGP, OSPF), QoS, MPLS, IPv6, and network traffic analysis.

2. Network Protocols and Standards 

   - Deep dive into protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, SNMP), VLANs, VPNs, and IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP).

3. Applied Mathematics for Networks

   - Probability, statistics, queuing theory, graph theory, and optimization techniques for network modeling.

4. Network Programming Lab 

   - Socket programming (Python/C/C++), network simulation tools (NS-3, GNS3), and packet analysis (Wireshark).

5. Elective 1 (Optional) 

   - Example: Introduction to Cybersecurity or Basics of Cloud Computing.

Semester 2: Core Specializations

1. Network Security 

   - Cryptography, firewalls, IDS/IPS, penetration testing, and ethical hacking.

2. Wireless and Mobile Networks 

   - 4G/5G, Wi-Fi 6, MANETs, VANETs, and IoT connectivity.

3. Cloud Computing and Virtualization 

   - SDN, NFV, AWS/Azure networking, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

4. Network Design and Management Lab 

   - Configuring routers/switches (Cisco/Juniper), network monitoring (Nagios, SolarWinds), and SDN tools (OpenFlow).

5. Elective 2 

   - Example: Software-Defined Networking (SDN) or IoT Systems.

6. Seminar/Project Work 

   - Research presentations or a minor project (e.g., designing a secure LAN/WAN).

Semester 3: Advanced Topics & Dissertation Initiation

1. Elective 3 

   - Example: Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics or Quantum Networking.

2. Elective 4

   - Example: Machine Learning for Network Analytics or Blockchain Applications.

3. Dissertation Phase 1

   - Topic selection, literature review, and proposal submission.

4. Comprehensive Viva 

   - Oral exam covering core concepts from Semesters 1–2.

Semester 4: Dissertation Completion

1. Dissertation Phase 2 

   - Implementation, testing, and thesis submission. 

   - Example projects: Designing a 5G network slice, AI-driven intrusion detection system.

Elective Options

- IoT and Sensor Networks 

- Advanced Routing (BGP, MPLS) 

- Data Center Network Architecture 

- Network Function Virtualization (NFV) 

- Ethical Hacking and Cyber Defense 

Labs & Practical Work

- Semester 1: Network simulation, packet sniffing, and socket programming. 

- Semester 2: Security tools (Metasploit, Nmap), cloud platforms (AWS), and SDN/NFV setups.