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Semiconductors, VLSI & Chip Design
The ₹76,000-crore mission to build chips in India — and the engineers it needs.
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
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
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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 courses can I study for semiconductors and VLSI in India?
The main route is B.Tech in ECE/Electronics, often with a VLSI specialisation, followed by M.Tech in VLSI or microelectronics. A few universities also run dedicated B.Tech VLSI programmes aligned to the India Semiconductor Mission.
Which colleges offer VLSI and semiconductor design in India?
Many established ECE departments (IITs, NITs, IIITs) offer VLSI electives and M.Tech tracks, and universities like Mahindra University and Manipal have B.Tech programmes tied to the semiconductor mission. Verify the current specialisation with each college.
What salary can a VLSI or chip-design engineer expect in India?
Entry-level pay for VLSI-focused ECE graduates commonly falls in roughly the ₹4-8 LPA range, rising substantially with experience and at leading semiconductor firms. Figures vary widely; confirm current numbers with employers.
Is VLSI and semiconductor design a good career in India?
India's semiconductor push (the India Semiconductor Mission and new fabs) is expanding demand for chip-design and verification skills, so scope is growing. It is a specialised, high-skill field where strong fundamentals and tool experience matter.
What jobs can you do after a VLSI course?
Roles include VLSI/physical design engineer, design verification, RTL design, embedded and hardware engineering, in semiconductor companies, electronics firms and research labs. Build skills in Verilog/VHDL and EDA tools to enter the field.
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📋 Sources & data vintage
- Field backing: India Semiconductor Mission — MeitY.
- Field backing: Chips-to-Startup (C2S) — MeitY, 2025-26.
- Field backing: AICTE VLSI branch.
- College placements (median): NIRF 2024 & institute reports.
- Salary, job-gap & market-size: indicative industry estimates — not official.
- Approvals & degrees: AICTE · UGC · official institute websites.
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.