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Semiconductors, VLSI & Chip Design

The ₹76,000-crore mission to build chips in India — and the engineers it needs.

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Govt backing₹76,000 cr · ISM
Real degrees4 types
Campuses listed22
Demand signal~85,000 engineers (C2S)

What this field is

Semiconductor and VLSI (very-large-scale-integration) design is where physics meets computing — the work of designing the chips inside every phone, car and satellite. AICTE has created a dedicated VLSI engineering branch, and India’s first chip fab is coming up at Dholera, with assembly-and-packaging (ATMP) plants at Sanand.

Why India is investing

The India Semiconductor Mission carries a ₹76,000-crore outlay, and the government’s Chips-to-Startup (C2S) programme aims to train roughly 85,000 engineers in VLSI and embedded system design.

  • 📄 India Semiconductor Mission — MeitY
  • 📄 Chips-to-Startup (C2S) — MeitY, 2025-26
  • 📄 AICTE VLSI branch

Real degrees you can study

Electronics & Communication →VLSI & Semiconductor Design →VLSI & Microelectronics →

Each links to its CourseLane course page — fees, eligibility, syllabus and the colleges that offer it.

Where it can lead

VLSI Design EngineerVerification EngineerPhysical-Design EngineerAnalog/RF Design EngineerEmbedded Hardware Engineer

⚠️ Headlines about the number of chip-design jobs are projections tied to fabs still being built — read them as direction, not a guaranteed count.

Where to study Semiconductors in India

22 campuses with a published, data-checked CourseLane page · ranked by NIRF

More provider campuses being added: VIT Vellore · Manipal Institute of Technology · NIT Warangal · C-DAC (PG Diploma VLSI)

*Median = institute-level NIRF median salary (official — institutes publish median, not average), where shown. Blank where the institute hasn’t published a figure.

Frequently asked questions

What can I study in Semiconductors in India?

Recognised programmes include B.Tech in ECE (VLSI / Microelectronics), B.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI Design, M.Tech in VLSI Design / Microelectronics, and more.

Where can I study Semiconductors in India?

22 campuses on CourseLane offer related programmes, including Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Indian Institute of Science, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. Tap any below for fees, placements and more.

Why is Semiconductors a growing field in India?

The India Semiconductor Mission carries a ₹76,000-crore outlay, and the government’s Chips-to-Startup (C2S) programme aims to train roughly 85,000 engineers in VLSI and embedded system design.

What careers does Semiconductors lead to?

Common roles include VLSI Design Engineer, Verification Engineer, Physical-Design Engineer, Analog/RF Design Engineer. Salary and demand figures are indicative — verify before deciding.

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📋 Sources & data vintage

Government figures (mission outlays, policy targets) are drawn from the official releases listed — they are declared values as of the dates shown, and policy targets are stated intentions, not outcomes. CourseLane is a data reference point, not the issuing authority — please verify directly with the respective official sources for data validation.

Disclaimer. Field, course, salary and opportunity information on this page is for general reference only, and may vary by institution, company, experience and market conditions. Figures are indicative and are not a guarantee of admission, employment or earnings — always verify with the official institution before deciding. CourseLane is an independent information platform and shall not be responsible for any decision made based on the information on this page.

Written by the CourseLane Research Team · reviewed by a senior counsellor · Last updated June 2026.