This Department was established in 1979 and is the pride of North Karnataka. A Post Graduate Course in Digital Electronics was started in 1995. A distinguished faculty and wide ranging laboratory facilities in the areas of Advanced Communication, Telematics, Signal Processing, Fibre Optics and VLSI ensure that students get the benefit of theory and practice.

The graduates from this Departments are playing a vital role in the IT revolution and are instrumental in placing Karnataka on the Global IT Landscape. These professionals have found placement in major industries and multinational corporations such as IBM, Motorola, Siemens, Alcatel, Intel, Microsoft, ISRO etc. Many of them are successful entrepreneurs This Department has developed a strong bond with its alumni association and promotes good relations with the industry in the fields of VLSI and Networking.
A CISCO local academy for CNAP trains students for CISCO Certification, giving them a global advantage.

A blend of mini projects and competitions ensure sound practical orientation for students. Future plans include extending the scope of the curriculum