Semiconductor Engineer
Semiconductor engineers design, test and optimise semiconductor devices, integrated circuits (ICs) and fabrication processes. In India the role spans chip design (VLSI), device physics, fabrication (fabs) and test, with growing opportunities as domestic fabs and design houses expand. Entry typically requires an engineering degree with specialization in electronics, microelectronics or related fields.
Actions for your grade
- Practice advanced Math topics (algebra, trigonometry) and Physics concepts
- Join school/online STEM clubs and small hardware projects
- Attend seminars or webinars about chip design and fabs
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Semiconductor Engineer
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Strong maths & physics foundation; internships or lab projects in VLSI/fabrication help placement.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main or JEE Advanced
- DegreeB.Tech in Electronics/ECE (4 years) with VLSI/microelectronics electives
- CollegesIIT Bombay · IIT Madras · IIT Delhi
- CareerSemiconductor Engineer
Good for design-focused roles if you pursue VLSI electives and industry internships.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsBITSAT
- DegreeB.E./B.Tech in Electronics/EEE/ECE (4 years)
- CollegesBITS Pilani · VIT Vellore · Manipal Institute of Technology
- CareerSemiconductor Engineer
Offers practical engineering training; supplement with projects or certification in VLSI/semiconductor tools.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsMHT CET
- DegreeB.Tech in Electronics / Instrumentation (4 years)
- CollegesCollege of Engineering Pune · Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
- CareerSemiconductor Engineer
Admissions typically via GATE or institute-specific tests; a PG/PhD helps for advanced design, process or research roles.
- NowScience Stream
- Exams—
- DegreeM.Tech (VLSI/Microelectronics) or PhD (specialisation) — 2+ years
- CollegesIIT Bombay · IIT Madras · IIT Kharagpur
- CareerSemiconductor Engineer
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
JEE Main NTA | Class 12 PCM | Very Hard | Jan & Apr |
JEE Advanced IIT (rotating) | JEE Main top 2.5L | Very Hard | May |
BITSAT BITS Pilani | Class 12 PCM, 75%+ | Hard | May-Jun |
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell | Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred) | Medium | Apr-May |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.