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The Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU), Dehradun is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme offered by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. ECE is one of the core engineering disciplines, covering analog and digital electronics, communication systems, signal processing, VLSI design, embedded systems, IoT, and wireless technologies. The total fees for All India candidates amount to approximately Rs. 12.76 lakh (without scholarship), while Uttarakhand and other hilly state candidates pay approximately Rs. 9.84 lakh, with merit-based scholarships of up to Rs. 55,000 per semester available to significantly reduce the net payable amount. Admission is based on Class XII PCM merit, JEE Main percentile, or CUET scores, and the programme is popular for its state-of-the-art labs, industry-standard software tools, and strong placement support.

Admissions for the 2026 batch are currently open. Students can apply online through the official GEHU website with an application fee of Rs. 1,500. The batch typically commences in July/August. JEE Main Session 2 2026 results are out (April 20, 2026), and CUET UG 2026 is scheduled from May 11 to May 31, 2026, with results expected by July 4, 2026 (tentative). Provisional admissions are also offered to meritorious students based on projected Class XII scores.

Key Points

The same fee structure applies to B.Tech ECE, B.Tech ECE with Specialisation in Embedded Systems and Robotics (ESR), B.Tech ECE with Specialisation in Internet of Things (IoT), and B.Tech ECE (VLSI Design and Technology).
The department has advanced laboratories including the INTEL Lab, Cadence Lab, Wireless Sensor Network Lab, Texas Instrumentation Lab, and Polymer Sensors and Actuators Lab.
Students have access to industry-standard software tools including MathWorks Suite, Xilinx, Genesys, OrCAD Circuit Design and PCB Tools, and the Cadence University Bundle.
Specialisation options available within the department include Embedded Systems and Robotics (ESR), Internet of Things (IoT), and VLSI Design and Technology.
The curriculum includes practical lab work, research projects, internships, industrial visits, and participation in national and international technical competitions.
Alumni have built successful careers in electronics, telecommunications, embedded systems, VLSI design, and IoT sectors in India and globally.

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GEHU B.Tech ECE Fees

The B.Tech ECE programme at GEHU Dehradun has a merit-linked fee structure for the 2026 intake. For All India candidates, the total programme fees (without scholarship) amount to approximately Rs. 12.76 lakh over 4 years, while Uttarakhand and other hilly state candidates benefit from a state concession, bringing the total to approximately Rs. 9.84 lakh. Merit-based scholarships of Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 55,000 per semester are available based on Class XII PCM percentage or JEE Main/CUET scores, which can significantly reduce the net payable amount. The same fee structure applies to B.Tech ECE specialisations in Embedded Systems and Robotics, IoT, and VLSI Design and Technology.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	All India Candidates	Uttarakhand/State Candidates
Tuition Fee - Year 1 (Rs. 1,37,000 per sem x 2)	Rs. 2,74,000	Rs. 2,05,500 (Rs. 1,02,750 x 2)
Tuition Fee - Year 2 (Rs. 1,41,910 per sem x 2)	Rs. 2,83,820	Rs. 2,12,866 (Rs. 1,06,433 x 2)
Tuition Fee - Year 3 (Rs. 1,49,006 per sem x 2)	Rs. 2,98,012	Rs. 2,23,508 (Rs. 1,11,754 x 2)
Tuition Fee - Year 4 (Rs. 1,56,456 per sem x 2)	Rs. 3,12,912	Rs. 2,34,684 (Rs. 1,17,342 x 2)
Total Tuition Fee (4 Years)	Rs. 11,68,744	Rs. 8,76,558
Admission Fee (One Time)	Rs. 15,000	Rs. 15,000
Enrolment Fee (One Time)	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 5,000
Other Charges (Exam, Library, Insurance, Sports, PDP etc.) - Rs. 20,500/year x 4	Rs. 82,000	Rs. 82,000
Caution Money (Refundable)	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 5,000
Total Fees (excluding Hostel)	Rs. 12,75,744	Rs. 9,83,558

Caution Money of Rs. 5,000 is refundable at the time of leaving the university.
A 5% discount is available on tuition fees if paid in annual mode (yearly payment).
Merit-based Academic Scholarship: Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 55,000 per semester based on Class XII PCM aggregate percentage, JEE Main percentile, or CUET NTA score. The scholarship bracket is frozen for the entire course duration. Minimum 7 SGPA must be maintained each semester to avail the scholarship.
Diversity Scholarship: Rs. 11,200 to Rs. 16,200 per semester for All India candidates (10% seats reserved for candidates with 70% and above in Class XII; Rs. 11,200 per sem for 60-69.99%).
10% additional scholarship on net tuition fee for girl candidates.
5% fee concession for wards of defence personnel on net tuition fee.
State Concession is applicable to candidates from hilly states: Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura.
A maximum of Academic Scholarship + 3 additional scholarships/concessions can be availed simultaneously.
Hostel is optional (not mandatory). Hostel fees are separate and range from Rs. 1,20,000 to Rs. 2,30,000 per year depending on hostel type and room sharing. A one-time hostel registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and refundable hostel security of Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 is applicable.
Fees are subject to revision as per university policy.

Hostel Fees (Session 2026-27, Optional)

Hostel Type	Room Type	Annual Fee
Boys Hostel (e.g., Chandra Shekher Azad)	Triple Non-AC	Rs. 1,55,000
Boys Hostel (e.g., Chandra Shekher Azad)	4-Seater Non-AC	Rs. 1,35,000
Boys Hostel (e.g., Sardar Patel)	Triple AC	Rs. 1,67,000
Boys Hostel (e.g., Sardar Bhagat Singh - Premium)	Double Non-AC	Rs. 1,85,000
Girls Hostel (e.g., Laxmi Bai)	Triple Non-AC	Rs. 1,52,500
Girls Hostel (e.g., Priyadarshani)	Triple Non-AC	Rs. 1,55,000
Girls Hostel (e.g., Marina - Premium)	Double Non-AC	Rs. 1,85,000

Hostel security (refundable) is Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 and one-time registration fee is Rs. 10,000. Premium hostels include special menu, laundry service, and a free hostel kit for new students.

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GEHU B.Tech ECE Admission 2026

Admissions to B.Tech ECE at GEHU Dehradun for the 2026 batch are currently open. The admission process is merit-based, using Class XII PCM aggregate marks, JEE Main percentile, or CUET UG scores, with no separate university-level entrance exam. The entire process can be completed online, and provisional admissions are offered to meritorious students based on projected Class XII scores calculated from Class X performance.

GEHU Dehradun B.Tech ECE Admission Dates

Event	Date/Status
Admissions Open	Open (as of March 2026)
Online Application Available	Ongoing
Application Fee Payment	Rs. 1,500 (online)
Provisional Admission (based on Class X/projected Class XII scores)	Ongoing
JEE Main Session 2 Result	April 20, 2026
Final Admission (based on Class XII results)	After Class XII results (May-June 2026)
Batch Commencement (Tentative)	July/August 2026

Accepted Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
JEE Main 2026 (Session 1)	Exam	January 21-28, 2026
JEE Main 2026 (Session 1)	Result	February 16, 2026
JEE Main 2026 (Session 2)	Application End	February 25, 2026
JEE Main 2026 (Session 2)	Exam	April 2-9, 2026
JEE Main 2026 (Session 2)	Result	April 20, 2026
CUET UG 2026	Admit Card	May 5, 2026 (Tentative)
CUET UG 2026	Exam	May 11-31, 2026
CUET UG 2026	Result	July 4, 2026 (Tentative)

JEE Main and CUET UG scores are accepted as alternatives to Class XII PCM merit for admission. Appearing in these exams is not mandatory; students can apply directly based on Class XII PCM percentage.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed Class XII from a recognised board with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry (PCM) as compulsory subjects.
Minimum 50% marks in PCM or in aggregate in Class XII (as per AICTE guidelines).
Candidates appearing in Class XII final exams are also eligible to apply provisionally.

Admission Process

Visit the official GEHU website (gehu.ac.in) and click on "Apply Now."
Select B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering and fill in the online application form.
Upload required documents (Class X and XII marksheets, photograph, ID proof).
Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,500 online.
Merit list is prepared based on Class XII PCM aggregate percentage, JEE Main percentile, or CUET NTA score.
Provisional admission is offered to meritorious students based on projected scores (calculated from Class X percentage) before Class XII results are declared.
Final seat allotment is done after Class XII results.
Complete the admission by paying the course fee online to confirm the seat.
Allotment letter is provided digitally along with course commencement information.

GEHU B.Tech ECE Scholarships 2026

GEHU Dehradun offers a comprehensive scholarship structure for B.Tech ECE students, primarily driven by academic merit at the time of admission. The merit-based scholarship is locked in at the time of admission and continues for the entire 4-year duration, subject to maintaining a minimum 7 SGPA each semester. In addition to merit scholarships, special concessions are available for girl candidates, wards of defence personnel, siblings of current students or alumni, and candidates opting for annual fee payment mode.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Concession	Amount / Benefit	Eligibility
Academic Scholarship (Merit-based)	Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 55,000 per semester	Based on Class XII PCM %, JEE Main percentile, or CUET NTA score (All India candidates)
Academic Scholarship (State candidates)	Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 55,000 per semester	Based on Class XII PCM %, JEE Main percentile, or CUET NTA score (Uttarakhand/hilly state candidates)
Diversity Scholarship	Rs. 11,200 to Rs. 16,200 per semester	10% of All India seats; candidates with 70%+ in Class XII (Rs. 11,200 for 60-69.99%)
Girl Candidate Scholarship	10% on Net Tuition Fee	All female candidates (applicable regardless of other scholarships)
Ward of Defence Personnel Concession	5% on Net Tuition Fee	Wards of current/ex-servicemen of Indian Armed Forces and Paramilitary Forces
Loyalty Concession	10% on Net Tuition Fee	Candidates who have completed a UG degree from any Graphic Era Group institution
Sibling Concession (Current Student)	7.5% on Net Tuition Fee	Immediate siblings of a current Graphic Era student
Sibling Concession (Alumni)	5% on Net Tuition Fee	Immediate siblings of a Graphic Era alumnus
Annual Payment Discount	5% on Net Tuition Fee	Candidates paying full year's fee in one instalment

A maximum of Academic Scholarship + 3 additional scholarships/concessions can be availed simultaneously.
The scholarship bracket is frozen at the time of admission for the entire course duration.
Minimum 7 SGPA must be maintained each semester for the scholarship to be applied; it is reinstated if SGPA improves in subsequent semesters.
Scholarship is not applicable for any semester in which the student has a backlog (failed subject), even if SGPA is 7 or above.
All scholarships require valid supporting documents.
The annual payment discount (5%) is applied after all other scholarships are calculated and is not counted within the Academic Scholarship + 3 rule.

GEHU B.Tech ECE Placement 2026

GEHU Dehradun has a strong placement record across all engineering programmes, with the Corporate Resource Cell actively connecting students with top companies. ECE graduates from GEHU have found opportunities in electronics, telecommunications, embedded systems, VLSI design, IoT, and IT sectors. The department maintains strong industry linkages through guest lectures, industrial visits, and placement training that begins from Day 1. Companies like Amazon, Adobe, Microsoft, Google, Infosys, and other leading technology firms regularly recruit from the campus.

Placement Statistics

Placement Metric	Details (GEHU Dehradun, 2025)
Highest Package (Overall University)	Rs. 47.88 LPA
Companies Participated	31+ companies in 2025
Students with Offers above Rs. 10 LPA	56 students
Top Recruiters	Amazon, Adobe, Microsoft, Google, Infosys, TCS, Wipro
Key Sectors for ECE	Electronics, Telecom, Embedded Systems, VLSI, IoT, IT

The above figures represent overall university placement data for 2025. Course-specific B.Tech ECE placement data is not separately published by the university.

GEHU B.Tech ECE FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech ECE at GEHU Dehradun for 4 years?

Ans. For All India candidates without any scholarship, the total fee for B.Tech ECE at GEHU Dehradun is approximately Rs. 12.76 lakh over 4 years. For Uttarakhand and other hilly state candidates, it is approximately Rs. 9.84 lakh. With merit-based scholarships (up to Rs. 55,000 per semester), the net payable amount can be significantly reduced. For example, a student with 95%+ in Class XII PCM (All India) can save up to Rs. 4,40,000 in scholarship over 8 semesters.

Ques. What specialisations are available in B.Tech ECE at GEHU Dehradun?

Ans. The department offers specialisations in Embedded Systems and Robotics (ESR), Internet of Things (IoT), and VLSI Design and Technology within the B.Tech ECE programme. The same fee structure applies to all these specialisations. Students can choose their specialisation based on their interests and career goals.

Ques. What labs and software tools are available for B.Tech ECE students at GEHU Dehradun?

Ans. The department has advanced laboratories including the INTEL Lab, Cadence Lab, Wireless Sensor Network Lab, Texas Instrumentation Lab, and Polymer Sensors and Actuators Lab. Students also have access to industry-standard software tools including MathWorks Suite, Xilinx, Genesys, OrCAD Circuit Design and PCB Tools, and the Cadence University Bundle, which are widely used in the electronics and communication industry.

Ques. Is JEE Main mandatory for admission to B.Tech ECE at GEHU Dehradun?

Ans. No, JEE Main is not mandatory. GEHU's admission process is primarily merit-based on Class XII PCM aggregate marks. JEE Main percentile and CUET UG scores are accepted as alternative criteria, but appearing in JEE Main is not mandatory. Students can apply directly based on their Class XII PCM percentage. However, a good JEE Main percentile can help secure a better scholarship bracket.

Ques. What are the career options after B.Tech ECE from GEHU Dehradun?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Electronics Engineers, Communication Engineers, Embedded Systems Engineers, VLSI Design Engineers, IoT Engineers, RF Engineers, Signal Processing Engineers, and Network Engineers in sectors like electronics manufacturing, telecommunications, defence, aerospace, IT, and automotive. For higher studies, options include M.Tech in ECE with specialisations in VLSI, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, or Communication Engineering, as well as preparation for GATE for PSU/research opportunities.

Ques. What is the difference between B.Tech ECE and B.Tech CSE at GEHU Dehradun? Which is better for placements?

Ans. B.Tech ECE focuses on hardware, circuits, communication systems, signal processing, VLSI, and embedded systems, while B.Tech CSE focuses on software, programming, algorithms, data structures, and computer systems. For software-focused IT placements, CSE typically has a broader pool of opportunities. However, ECE graduates are also eligible for IT roles and additionally have exclusive opportunities in core electronics, telecom, VLSI, and embedded systems sectors. The choice depends on whether you prefer hardware/electronics or software/computing as a career path.