About the Department
The M.E. in Communication Systems is offered by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, which is committed to producing professionals with advanced skills in communication technologies. The department supports innovation and research in the fields of wireless systems, signal processing, RF design, satellite and optical communications, and next-generation networking technologies. The faculty team comprises experienced educators, researchers, and industry practitioners.
About the Course & Curriculum
M.E. – Communication Systems is a 2-year full-time postgraduate program that aims to develop expertise in modern and futuristic communication methods. The program focuses on advanced theories of communication, wireless technologies, microwave engineering, optical networks, and embedded communication systems. The curriculum is aligned with AICTE and Anna University norms and integrates both practical and research-based learning.
Curriculum Highlights
- Advanced Digital Communication
- Wireless and Mobile Communication
- Satellite Communication
- Optical Communication Systems
- Antennas and Wave Propagation
- Signal Processing and Error Control Coding
- Microwave and Millimeter Wave Engineering
- Cognitive Radio and 5G Technologies
- Embedded Communication Systems
- Software-Defined Radio (SDR)
- Research Methodology and Technical Seminar
Final Year Project / Dissertation
About the Laboratory Facilities
The department offers sophisticated laboratories and simulation facilities, including:
- Advanced Communication Lab
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Lab
- Microwave Engineering Lab
- Optical and RF Lab
- Wireless Networks Simulation Lab
- Embedded Systems and IoT Lab
- VLSI & Antenna Design using HFSS, MATLAB, Multisim, Xilinx
Students use tools like NS2, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Simulink, and SDR platforms for research and project implementation.
- To equip students with comprehensive knowledge in communication systems and their practical applications.
- To foster technical expertise, innovation, and research for solving complex communication challenges.
- To develop professionals who contribute meaningfully to the telecommunications and electronics industries.
To emerge as a leading center in communication systems education and research, empowering engineers to pioneer advancements in global communication and networking technologies.
Postgraduates in Communication Systems are highly sought after in the following areas:
- Telecom Sector (BSNL, Airtel, Jio, Ericsson, Nokia)
- Satellite and Aerospace Communication (ISRO, DRDO)
- Broadcasting and RF Design Companies
- Signal Processing and AI-Driven Communication R\&D
- VLSI, FPGA, and Embedded System Firms
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and 5G Projects
- Government Services (IES, GATE, PSU Jobs)
- Research & Ph.D. in Communication Technologies
Eligibility Criteria
- B.E./B.Tech. degree in ECE, EEE, CSE, IT, or related fields.
- Admission through TANCET / GATE scores or as per Anna University regulations and Tamil Nadu Government guidelines.