Careers in VLSI Design - Digital

Logic Design (LD)/ Logic Verification (LV)/ Design Verification (DV)/ Logic Implementation (LI)/ DFT

Selection Process (VLSI Design – Digital)

The selection and admission process for VEDA IIT programs involves three or four rounds, depending on the number of applications received.

  • Round 1: Preliminary Test – A one-hour online screening test to shortlist applicants.
  • Round 2: Main Test – Candidates who qualify in Round 1 will take a written test generally of three-hours duration at the VEDA IIT campus in Hyderabad.
  • Round 3: Technical & Personal Interview – Shortlisted candidates from the main test will undergo  technical and personal interviews at the VEDA IIT campus in Hyderabad.
  • Round 4: Optional based on sponsoring company requirements.

Overview:

The focus of the exam is to evaluate the applicant’s knowledge in Digital, Microprocessors, C Programming and aptitude.

Presence of mind, attitude, intuition and ability to apply knowledge will be important for success in the exam.

The written exam comprises of 1 mark, 2 marks, 3 marks/4 marks questions in the following pattern

  • Fill in the blanks
  • Short Answers Questions
  • Problems
Topics for Preliminary Test Marks# Duration
Basic Electronics, Digital Design & Number Systems 20 1 hours
Aptitude 10

For candidates short-listed in Preliminary Test

Topics for Mains Test Marks# Duration
Digital Design & Number Systems 30 3 hours
8086 Microprocessor & 8051 Microcontroller 10
C Programming 30
Aptitude 30

*Applicants need to bring their own pencils, pens, erasers etc. Question paper cum answer booklet will be provided at the center.

#Marks may vary slightly.