ABOUT 7 SEGMENT COUNCIL

RAJEEV GANDHI MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

(AUTONOMOUS)

Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering and Technology (RGMCET), Nandyal, was inaugurated on 09 March 1996 by Late Sri P. V. Narasimha Rao, former Prime Minister of India, and Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Since its establishment, the institute has grown into one of the leading engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh, committed to quality technical education and holistic student development. The institute has permanent affiliation with JNTUA, Anantapuramu, and was granted Autonomous status by UGC in 2010, enabling continuous curriculum upgrades aligned with industry and societal needs. All eligible undergraduate programs have been NBA accredited four times, most recently under Tier-I category, and the institute holds NAAC A+ accreditation with a CGPA of 3.54/4.0, reflecting its strong academic and administrative standards. RGMCET has received several prestigious recognitions, including TCS accreditation for placements and training, DSIR recognition from the Ministry of Science and Technology, ISO 9001:2008 certification, and selection under the World Bank–assisted TEQIP-I program. The Jawahar Knowledge Center (JKC) has been awarded Best JKC Center twice by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for outstanding campus placements. The institute actively promotes skill development and industry readiness through initiatives such as the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya KAUSHAL Kendra, SIEMENS Technical Skill Development Institute (TSDI) recognition, and the establishment of CM’s Skill Centers. Continuous alumni interaction and industry collaboration help students pursue careers, entrepreneurship, higher education, and research. Guided by its vision of achieving global standards, serving societal needs, and promoting value-based education, RGMCET remains committed to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation, preparing responsible professionals who contribute to national development and progress.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), established in 1995, offers comprehensive undergraduate (B.Tech) and postgraduate (M.Tech in VLSI Design) programs with sanctioned intakes of 240 and 18 students respectively, along with a full-time doctoral program. The department was recognized as a Potential Research Centre by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA) in 2013, highlighting its strong focus on advanced research and innovation. The department actively pursues research in emerging and impactful areas such as Nano Electronics, VLSI Technologies, Communication Systems, and Signal & Image Processing. These research activities are well supported by a robust academic framework that integrates theory, experimentation, and real-world applications. ECE boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, including 11 well-equipped laboratories, an Ideation and Innovation Center, and a Virtual Nano Lab. Students and faculty have access to advanced tools and software such as Cadence, Atomistix Toolkit, Xilinx, MATLAB, LabVIEW, FPGA platforms, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and NI myDAQ / myRIO kits, enabling hands-on learning and cutting-edge research. The department is strengthened by a highly qualified faculty team, comprising 6 professors and 18 doctoral degree holders, who bring rich experience in research, development, innovation, and design. The department has successfully secured approximately ₹1.34 crore in sponsored research projects and consultancy from esteemed funding agencies such as DST, SERB, and AICTE. The department’s commitment to academic excellence is evidenced by its continuous NBA accreditation since 2003, with recent Tier-I accreditations in 2017, 2020, and 2023, reinforcing its position as a center of quality technical education and research. A center of excellence in ECE that empowers society through advanced education, industry collaboration, and affordable, human-centered innovation.