VLSI Counsellor (IIT Admissions)

Role Overview:

VLSI Counsellor

Key Responsibilities:

• Admissions Guidance:

  Assist students in selecting

  IIT programs

  in VLSI through

  B.Tech (ECE/EEE), M.Tech (Microelectronics/VLSI Design), and Ph.D.

  programs.

• Exam Strategy & Preparation:

  Guide students on

  JEE Advanced (for UG)

  and

  GATE (for M.Tech)

  , including subject selection and score requirements.

• Career Pathways:

  Explain various career options in

  ASIC/FPGA design, semiconductor fabrication, embedded systems, and EDA tools

  .

• College Selection:

  Provide insights on IITs with strong

  VLSI programs

  like

  IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Hyderabad

  .

• Research & Internship Support:

  Assist students in finding research projects, internships at semiconductor companies, and IIT faculty contacts.

• Skill Development Guidance:

  Recommend essential skills like

  Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics tools, and RTL design

  .

• SOP & Interview Preparation:

  Help with

  Statement of Purpose (SOP), Letters of Recommendation (LOR), and IIT research interviews

  for M.Tech/Ph.D. admissions.

• Industry Updates:

  Provide information on semiconductor industry trends, government initiatives (e.g.,

  India Semiconductor Mission

  ), and placement prospects.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• B.Tech/M.Tech/Ph.D.

  in

  Electronics & Communication (ECE), Electrical Engineering (EEE), or VLSI Design

  from a reputed institute (IIT/NIT/IIIT preferred).
• Strong knowledge of

  IIT admission processes, GATE syllabus, and JEE Advanced cutoffs

  .
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills to guide students effectively.
• Prior experience in

  academic counselling, coaching, or semiconductor industry roles

  is a plus.

Work Opportunities:

• Work with

  IIT coaching institutes, online education platforms, and private counselling firms

  .
• Collaborate with

  VLSI training centers

  for skill development programs.
• Become a

  freelance consultant

  for IIT aspirants and VLSI career guidance.

  Role & responsibilities