» B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering Specialization: Rail Engineering : New Template

About the Program

The Electronics and Communication Engineering program with a specialization in Rail Engineering is designed to build a robust foundation in electronics, communication systems, and embedded systems. The curriculum is specifically aligned with the needs of the transportation sector, offering a focused academic and practical orientation toward railway signalling and communication.

Graduates are prepared to plan, operate, and modernize safe, efficient, and technology-enabled transport systems while addressing contemporary infrastructure challenges through structured, field-oriented training.

Quick Facts

Programme B.Tech Civil (Rail Engg.)

Duration 4 Years · 8 Semesters

Intake 60 Seats

Admission JEE (Main) 2026

Authority JoSAA / CSAB

Hostel Available for all UG

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LEARNING EXPERIENCE

1st

University in India's Transportation & Logistics Sector

Heritage Campus

Lalbaug, Vadodara Hostel for all UG

Pan-India Diversity

Students from 22+ States

Experiential Learning

Summer Internship (Yrs 1, 2 & 3)

Expert Faculty

IIT / NIT PhDs Industry Practitioners

Unique Features

Rail-Specific Core Curriculum

Includes unique subjects such as Fundamentals of Railway Signalling, Advanced Railway Signalling Systems, Fundamentals of Railway Control Engineering, and Principles of Railway Operations.

Core Electronics & Communication Domains

Covers essential technical domains such as Digital Electronics, Electronic Devices, Signals & Systems, Network Theory, Analog Circuits, VLSI Design, Communication, Antenna Design etc.

Mandatory Industry Internships

Mandatory internships and industrial visits within core functional domains of both industry and government sectors.

Industry-Standard Tools & Languages

Emphasis on essential engineering tools and languages, including MATLAB, Python, C Language, Cadence, Xilinx etc.

Holistic & Professional Integration

Integration of Design Thinking, Ethics in Engineering Practice, Health, Wellness, Yoga etc. into the core technical curriculum.

Curriculum Overview

As per BoS-approved programme curriculum. L = Lectures · T = Tutorials · P = Practicals · C = Credits per week.

Year I
Year -II
Year -III
Year -IV

Year I

Semester I (22 Credits)

Course	L	T	P	C
Introduction to Mechanical and Civil Engineering	3	0	0	3
Engineering Graphics & Workshop Practices Lab	1	0	2	2
Computer Programming - I (C Programming)	2	0	2	3
Design Thinking	1	1	0	2
Introduction to Rail Systems Engineering	2	0	0	2
Engineering Mathematics-I	3	1	0	4
Engineering Physics	3	0	0	3
Engineering Physics Lab	0	0	2	1
PM Gati Shakti for Efficient Infrastructure Planning & Development, Wellness and Yoga	2	0	0	2
TOTAL	17	2	6	22

Semester II (21 Credits)

Course	L	T	P	C
Engineering Mechanics	2	1	0	3
Engineering Mechanics Lab	0	0	2	1
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Engineering	2	1	0	3
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Lab	0	0	2	1
Computer Programming - I (Python)Programming - II (Python Programming)	1	0	2	2
Introduction to Multimodal Transportation Ecosystem	1	0	0	1
Engineering Mathematics-II	3	1	0	4
Engineering Chemistry	3	0	0	3
Engineering Chemistry Lab	0	0	2	1
Summer Internship - I (2 - 3 Weeks)	0	0	2	1
Health, Wellness and Yoga	0	0	2	1
TOTAL	12	3	12	21

Year -II

SEMESTER-III (21 Credits)

Course	L	T	P	C
Numerical Methods	2	0	0	2
Digital Electronics	2	1	0	3
Digital Electronics LabElectronics Lab	0	0	2	1
Signals and Systems	2	1	0	3
Electronic Devices	2	1	0	3
Electronic Devices and Circuits Lab	0	0	2	1
Network Theory	2	1	0	3
Simulation and Computational Methods Lab	0	0	2	1
Entrepreneurship and Innovation	2	0	0	2
Fundamentals of Railway Signalling Systemsand Innovation	2	0	0	2
TOTAL	14	4	6	21

Semester -IV (23 Credits)

Course	L	T	P	C
Principles of Railway Operations	2	0	0	2
Linear Control System	2	1	0	3
Computer Architecture and Organization	2	0	0	2
Microprocessors and Embedded Systems	3	0	0	3
Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems Lab	0	0	2	1
Digital Signal Processing	2	1	0	3
Signal Processing Lab	0	0	2	1
Analog Circuits	2	1	0	3
Analog Circuits Lab	0	0	2	1
Personality Development and Communication Skills	1	1	0	2
Summer Internship - II (4 to 6 Weeks)	0	0	4	2
TOTAL	14	4	10	23

Year -III

Semester -V (20 Credits)

Course	L	T	P	C
Advanced Railway Signalling systems-I (Principles of interlocking, circuit concepts, Track detecting devices, EI)	2	1	0	3
Fundamentals of Railway Control Engineering	3	0	0	3
Electromagnetics Theory	3	0	0	3
VLSI Design	2	1	0	3
VLSI Design Lab	0	0	2	1
Analog and Digital Communication Systems Lab	0	0	2	1
Analog and Digital Communication Systems	3	1	0	4
Ethics in Engineering Practice	2	0	0	2
TOTAL	15	3	4	20

Semester -VI (24 Credits)

Course	L	T	P	C
Advanced Railway Signalling systems-II (SSDAC, MSDAC, BPAC, Automatic Signaling, KAVACH, ETCS, CBTC, Auto-CAD)	3	0	2	4
Railway Signalling Lab	0	0	2	1
Computer Networks	3	0	0	3
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	3	0	0	3
Antenna & Wave Propagation	3	0	0	3
Antenna Design Lab	0	0	2	1
Robotics	2	0	0	2
Robotics Lab	0	0	2	1
Elective-I	2	1	0	3
Summer Internship - III (6 to 8 Weeks)	0	0	6	3
TOTAL	16	1	14	24

Year -IV

Semester -VII (24 Credits)

Course	L	T	P	C
RF and Microwave Engineering	3	0	0	3
Railway Safety and Systems Engineering	3	0	0	3
Wireless and Mobile Communications	3	0	0	3
Information, Cryptography and Coding Theory	3	0	0	3
Operation Research	2	1	0	3
Logistics and Supply Chain Management	2	0	0	2
Elective-II	2	1	0	3
Engineering Economics, Costing, Estimation, and Tendering	2	0	0	2
B.Tech. Project-I	0	0	4	2
TOTAL	20	2	4	24

Semester -VIII (12 Credits)

Course	L	T	P	C
B.Tech. Project-II	0	0	24	12
TOTAL	0	0	24	12

Labs & Facilities

GSV maintains 20+ specialised labs. Key labs for B.Tech Electronics & Communication students include:

Digital Electronics Lab

Electronic Devices Lab

Simulation and Computational Methods Lab

Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems Lab

Signal Processing Lab

Analog Circuits Lab

Robotics Lab

VLSI Design Lab

Railway Signalling Lab

Antenna Design Lab

Analog and Digital Communication Lab

Admission Process

B.Tech admissions are conducted centrally through JoSAA / CSAB based on JEE (Main) 2026 scores.

1

Qualify JEE (Main) 2026 NTA-conducted national entrance examination

2

Register on JoSAA / CSAB josaa.nic.in or csab.nic.in per schedule

3

Fill & Lock Choices Fill institute & branch preferences and lock choices

4

Seat Allotment Accept allotted seat online within deadline

5

Report to GSV Physical reporting at Lalbaug campus, Vadodara

Fee Structure

B.Tech Regular · Batch 2026-30 · Academic Year 2026-27

Fee Component	Annual (₹)	Odd Sem (₹)	Even Sem (₹)
Tuition Fee	1,53,100	76,550	76,550
Hostel Charges (Residential-Double Sharing *)	43,600	21,800	21,800
Mess Charges (Residential)	40,000	20,000	20,000
Electricity Charges	6,000	3,000	3,000
Campus Facility Charges	5,000	2,500	2,500
Medical Insurance (Annual)	5,000	5,000	—
Caution Deposit (Refundable, One-Time)	10,000	10,000	—
Admission Fee (One-Time)	2,000	2,000	—
Registration Fee (Annual)	1,000	1,000	—
Student Benevolent Fund (Annual)	500	500	—
Total (First Year)	2,66,200	1,42,350	1,23,850

* Hostel Fee (Triple Sharing) - ₹29,050 per annum (₹14,525 per semester). Subject to availability. Convocation Fee ₹3,000 in final year. Fees subject to revision as per University regulations. Please verify current fee structure at gsv.ac.in/fees-structure.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

GSV Financial Aid & Industry Scholarships

GSV offers income-based financial aid in two slabs, along with industry-sponsored CSR scholarships from Airbus, Plasser India, Siemens, Central Warehousing Corporation, and others.

Slab	Family Income	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
Slab 1	Up to ₹1,00,000 p.a.	100% Waiver	50% Waiver
Slab 2	₹1,00,001 – ₹3,00,000 p.a.	50% Waiver	25% Waiver

For application process and current batch availability, visit the GSV Financial Aid page →