SNU unveils UG programme in VLSI and semiconductor engineering
Kolkata: In a groundbreaking step toward advancing India’s role in the global semiconductor industry, Sister Nivedita University (SNU) unveiled a first-of-its-kind undergraduate programme in VLSI and semiconductor engineering.
The announcement was made at the “Chip to Career” seminar, a landmark event that brought together industry leaders, academic luminaries and aspiring engineers to discuss the transformative potential of VLSI and semiconductor technologies.
SNU’s B.Tech programme in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) and Semiconductor Engineering is designed to meet the increasing demand for skilled professionals in the semiconductor industry. The curriculum, developed in consultation with industry experts, integrates theoretical foundations with hands-on training in cutting-edge semiconductor design, fabrication and testing technologies.
Delivering the keynote address at the seminar, Satyam Roy Chowdhury, Chancellor, SNU, said: “Our B.Tech in VLSI and Semiconductor Engineering is designed to empower the next generation of engineers. We are committed to providing a robust education that meets the contemporary demands of the semiconductor industry and prepares our students for successful careers.”
The course has been rolled out in all SNU-affiliated colleges with its official unveiling on Saturday. “Initiatives like the one we are celebrating SNU are bridging academic rigor with industry relevance. Specialised programmes in VLSI design and semiconductor engineering are vital to preparing the next generation for the demands of a tech-driven world. Kolkata, though often overshadowed by Bengaluru or Gurgaon in tech narratives, has the unique advantage of starting afresh in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.
Institutions like SNU are shaping the architects of tomorrow’s innovations and it is an honour to be part of this transformative journey,” said Babul Supriyo, Minister in Charge of Information Technology and Electronics (IT &E) department. Roy Chowdhury said that the SNU will also start short-term and M.Tech courses on the subject.
Kaushik Roy, Edward G. Tiedemann, Jr. distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Head, Nanoelectronics Research Lab, Purdue University; Amlan Chakrabarti, Professor & Director, A K Choudhury School of Information and Technology, University of Calcutta; Rob Roy, EVP and GM of Innovation hub, TEOCO; Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay, Vice-Chancellor, SNU and Sanku Bose, Group CEO and Dean of Engineering, SNU were present.
An insightful panel discussion featuring Kaushik Roy, Rob Roy, and Sanku Bose, Group CEO and Dean of Engineering at SNU, opened new perspectives on the subject.
