Department of E&TC at a Glance • Establishment Year: 1999 | Intake: 120
• Programs Offered: B.Tech. in E&TC, M.Tech. in Signal Processing
• Research Centre: Recognized Ph. D. Research Centre (since 2010).
• Infrastructure: ICT-enabled classrooms, advanced laboratories, Robotics & Automation Lab, IoT Lab, Texas Instruments Lab, PCB Manufacturing Lab.
• Curriculum: Autonomous and Industry-oriented curriculum.
• Industry Relations: Established 11 MoUs and strong industry collaborations supporting internships, projects, research, and industry interaction.
• Placement: Strong placement and internship support with 113+ placements across AY 2024–25 & AY 2025–26, 223+ internships.
i. Recruitment by leading software and core companies such as TCS, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, Tata ELXSI, Cognizant, Uno Minda, LTI Mind Tree, Johnson Control, Wipro Pari, Topographix Equipment Pvt. Ltd., Millennium Semiconductors, e-Vidyut Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., ATQ Metro Pvt. Ltd., Dynamic Power Solutions, AAM India Manufacturing Corporation Pvt. Ltd. and many more.
• Professional Societies & Technical Clubs: IEEE Student Branch, ISF–IETE Students' Forum, Robotics Club, Wall Magazine Club, TEESA (Telecommunication & Electronics Engineering Students' Association), promoting technical excellence, innovation, leadership, and professional development.
• Activities: Hands-on sessions and workshops, seminars, expert talks, coding competitions, skill development programs, AICTE-sponsored ATAL Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs).
• International Conference: Successfully organizing the International Conference on “Recent Trends in Engineering and Technology (RTET)” since the AY:2023-2024.
• Certifications:
i. Students have successfully earned NPTEL certifications through MOOCs offered by IITs, reflecting their commitment to continuous learning, skill development, and academic excellence.
ii. 1196 students participated in 9 diverse software courses, including C/C++, Java, HTML, JavaScript, Arduino, PostgreSQL, Scilab, and Python for Machine Learning, fostering practical skills and continuous learning through the Spoken Tutorial Program of IIT Bombay for AY 2025-26.
• Research & IPR: Published 887+ research papers, secured 46+ registered copyrights, and 15 published patents.
• Awards, Grants & Recognitions:
• Principal Dr. K. R. Joshi has been honored with several prestigious awards in recognition of her outstanding contributions to teaching, leadership, and technical education.
i. “Best Innovative Teacher Award” by Savitribai Phule Pune University, in Quality Improvement Program of Savitribai Phule Pune University Feb 2019.
ii. “Best Teacher Award” by Progressive Education Society in May 2019.
iii. “Outstanding Principal Award” by State Level Rotary Club of Pune in Rotary Fest 19 Jan 2019.
iv. “Best Woman Principal Award” by Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) – Maharashtra-Goa Section in Jan 2018.
• Dr. R. S. Kamathe, Head of the Department (E&TC), has been honored
i. The ₹3 lakh ASPIRE Research Proposal Grant by Savitribai Phule Pune University in recognition of her research contributions.
ii. “Best Teacher Award” from Progressive Education Society, Pune-5 in Year 2014-15.
iii. She has provided transformative leadership as Chair of the IEEE Signal Processing Society and IEEE Women in Engineering Affinity Group, Secretary of the IEEE Signal Processing Society.
• Dr. Mrs. Sheetal D. Borde has significantly contributed as IEEE Student Branch Counsellor for the Communication Chapter.
• AICTE (ATAL)-Approved Faculty Development Programs on Advanced Adaptive Antenna Design for AY 2024-25 and Emerging 5G Communication Technologies for AY 2023-24.
• ₹3,50,000/- – AICTE (ATAL)-Approved Faculty Development Program on “Advances in Adaptive Antenna Design and Applications” during 2024–25.
• ₹3,50,000/- – AICTE (ATAL)-Approved Faculty Development Program on “Emerging Technologies in 5G Communication and Beyond” during 2023–24.
• Student Achievements: Excellence in Smart India Hackathon, IEEE, e-Yantra (IIT Bombay), IEEE EMBS Internship Program, and national-level project competitions.
i. Outstanding student achievements include the IEEE Pune Section Student Volunteer Member Award 2025.
ii. Our students successfully completed the IEEE EMBS Internship Program 2026, organized by the IEEE Pune Section.
iii. Received the “Award of Excellence” from e-Yantra, IIT Bombay for securing 2nd Rank in the eYIC Lab Rankings (2025–26).
iv. An E&TC student team secured the 1st Rank in the eLSI Sprint 2026–27 competition, organized under the e-Yantra Lab Setup Initiative (eLSI) by IIT Bombay.
v. “Team Strotas” from third year has emerged as a Winner at the Smart India Hackathon(SIH) 2025 finals, held at Jaipur.
“To impart holistic Education in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering to create engineers equipped to meet the challenges of a dynamic, global environment”
• To impart quality Education in the field of Electronics, Communication and Signal processing, by providing a comprehensive learning experience.
• To provide avenues to encourage students to continue education in diverse fields.
• To develop competent Engineers, well-versed in multi-disciplinary fields
• To inculcate ethical and professional values in our students to endow society with responsible citizens.