B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Lateral Entry)
A focused 3-year lateral-entry pathway for diploma holders who join directly in the second year. Build on your diploma foundation to design, control, and manage the systems that power the modern world- from power generation and distribution to renewable energy, power electronics, electric vehicles, and smart grids. The B.E. EEE (Lateral Entry) programme at AVIT combines strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on expertise in power systems, automation, control, and embedded technologies.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Powering a Sustainable and Electrified Future
The B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Lateral Entry) programme at AVIT is a 3-year pathway designed exclusively for diploma holders who enter the degree directly in the second year. Building on the practical foundation gained during diploma studies, students advance straight into the core of Electrical and Electronics Engineering- electrical machines, power systems, power electronics, and control engineering- with specialized pathways in Renewable Energy, Power System Automation, Electric Vehicles, Smart Grids, Embedded Systems, and Instrumentation.
Home to the Centre of Excellence for Solar Energy- a 126 kWp installation generating around 600 units of clean energy per day- the department drives research backed by grants from MNRE, DST, MHRD, and IIT Hyderabad. Through industry-grade laboratories, certifications, internships, funded research projects, and collaborations with leading energy and automation partners, lateral-entry students gain real-world experience and future-ready skills. Supported by expert faculty and modern infrastructure, AVIT EEE prepares graduates for successful careers in power systems, renewable energy, power electronics, automation, electric mobility, research, and entrepreneurship.
WHY CHOOSE B.E. EEE (LATERAL ENTRY)?
Why Choose B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Lateral Entry) at AVIT?
Build future-ready skills through industry-integrated learning, renewable energy and power electronics specializations, advanced research opportunities, and career-focused education designed for the age of clean energy and electrification.
Future-Ready Curriculum
Learn power systems, power electronics, electrical machines, control engineering, renewable energy, automation, and embedded systems through an industry-aligned curriculum designed for the modern energy economy.
Industry Partnerships & Certifications
Gain hands-on experience through collaborations with leading power, energy, and automation companies, certification programs, internships, expert mentoring, and real-world project-based learning opportunities.
Centre of Excellence for Solar Energy
Work on a live 126 kWp solar installation generating around 600 units per day, with research supported by grants from MNRE, DST, MHRD, and IIT Hyderabad.
Emerging Technology Specializations
Choose specialized pathways in Renewable Energy, Power System Automation, Electric Vehicles, Smart Grids, and Embedded Systems to align with your career aspirations.
Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Participate in funded research projects, patents, hackathons, innovation challenges, startup incubation initiatives, and multidisciplinary energy and automation development programs.
Career-Focused Learning
Prepare for high-demand careers as Power Systems Engineers, Electrical Design Engineers, Power Electronics Engineers, Renewable Energy Engineers, Automation & Control Engineers, EV Engineers, Researchers, and Entrepreneurs.
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
Your Three-Year Learning Journey
As a 3-year lateral-entry pathway, diploma holders join directly in the second academic year and progress through core power, control, and energy systems to advanced, real-world applications.
YEAR 1 (SECOND YEAR)
Core Electrical & Electronics Systems
Focus Areas
- Electrical Machines
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Analog & Digital Electronics
- Network Analysis & Synthesis
- Measurements & Instrumentation
- Microprocessors & Microcontrollers
- Transmission & Distribution
Outcome: Build a strong foundation in electrical machines, electronics, and the analysis of power and signal systems, leveraging your diploma background.
YEAR 2 (THIRD YEAR)
Power, Control & Energy Systems
Focus Areas
- Power Systems Analysis
- Power Electronics
- Control Systems
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Solid State Drives
- Professional Electives
Outcome: Design, analyze, and control power, energy, and automation systems using modern engineering technologies.
YEAR 3 (FINAL YEAR)
Industry Integration & Innovation
Focus Areas
- Advanced Electives
- Internship
- Mini Project
- Capstone Project
- Research Methodology
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Outcome: Graduate with industry experience, research exposure, problem-solving skills, and professional readiness.
PATHWAY OPTIONS
Honors, Minors & Specializations
HONORS DEGREE
- Electric Vehicle Technologies
- Smart Grid & Automation
SPECIALIZATIONS
- Renewable Energy
- Power Electronics
- Power System Automation
MINOR DEGREE OPTIONS
- Embedded Systems and IoT
CAREER OUTCOMES: Power Systems Engineer | Electrical Design Engineer | Power Electronics Engineer | Renewable Energy Engineer | Automation & Control Engineer | EV Engineer | Embedded Systems Engineer
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
What You'll Achieve with Us
Engineering Graduates will be able to:
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Graduating Students of Electrical and Electronics Engineering programme will be able to:
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PSO 1
Apply science, mathematics and engineering through differential and integral calculus, complex variables to solve electrical engineering problems.
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PSO 2
Demonstrate proficiency in use of software and hardware to be required to practice electrical engineering profession.
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PSO 3
Able to provide socially acceptable technical solution with the knowledge of ethical and management principles for sustainable development.
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PEO 1
To impart the basic science and mathematical foundation, as also the principles and technology advancements made in electrical and electronics engineering and allied fields.
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PEO 2
To induce the graduates to design Electrical, Electronics and Computing systems those are innovative and socially acceptable.
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PEO 3
To motivate the graduates to exhibit professionalism, ethics, communication skills, team work and application oriented research.
Dr.G.Selvakumar, Principal, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Paiyanoor.
Dr.R.Devarajan, Professor, Department of EEE, VMKV Engineering College, Salem.
Dr.L.Chitra, Professor and Head, Department of EEE, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Paiyanoor.
Dr.K.Boopathy, Associate Professor, Department of EEE, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Paiyanoor.
Dr.G.Ramakrishna Prabu, Associate Professor, Department of EEE, VMKV Engineering College, Salem.
Mr.S.Prakash, Assistant Profesor (Gr-II), Department of EEE, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Paiyanoor.
Mr.R.Sathish, Assistant Professor, Department of EEE, VMKV Engineering College, Salem.
Dr.R.Sarathi, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
Dr.C.Christobher Asir Rajan, Professor & Head, Department of EEE, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry.
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Selvakumar G | Principal |
| Dr. Chitra L | Professor & HoD |
| Dr. Boopathy K | Professor |
| Dr. Rajasekaran P | Associate Professor |
| Mr. Ramesh V | Associate Professor |
| Dr. Devabalaji | Associate Professor |
| Mr. Prakash S | Assistant Professor |
| Mr. Rattan Kumar V | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. Poornima P | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. Janani Sri D | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. Jensie Anita S | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. Kiruthika Indumathi N | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. Manjula T | Assistant Professor |
| Dr. Kavitha Kumari K S | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. Suganthi J | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. Nithya G | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. Amudha T | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. Jyoti | Assistant Professor |
| Dr. Ramya L | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. Geethi Peethambaran | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. Vanitha R | Assistant Professor |
OUR FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE
VEmerge+ Industry Integrated Programmes
Developed in Collaboration With Leading Industry Partners
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Where Will Your Degree Take You?
From Power Systems and Renewable Energy to Power Electronics, Automation, Electric Vehicles, Smart Grids, Research, and Entrepreneurship, an AVIT EEE degree opens pathways to some of the world's most essential and fastest-growing energy and automation careers.
Power Systems Engineer
Plan, design, and operate power generation, transmission, and distribution networks that keep cities, industries, and communities powered reliably.
Power Electronics Engineer
Design converters, inverters, and motor drives for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial applications.
Renewable Energy Engineer
Develop and deploy solar, wind, and energy-storage solutions that drive the global transition to clean, sustainable power.
Automation & Control Engineer
Design and commission PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation systems to optimize manufacturing and process industries.
Electric Vehicle Engineer
Build EV powertrains, battery management systems, and charging infrastructure for the future of electric mobility.
Emerging Technology Innovator
Drive innovation in Smart Grids, Embedded Systems, Instrumentation, Research, Product Development, and Energy Technology Startups.
LABORATORIES & FACILITIES
Learn in Industry-Grade Labs
Centre of Excellence for Solar Energy
126 kWp solar plant, ~600 units/day
Power Electronics Lab
Converters, inverters & drive trainers
Electrical Machines Lab
DC & AC machine test benches
Power Systems Simulation Lab
MATLAB/Simulink & ETAP workstations
INTERNSHIPS
Build Your Future with Industry-Integrated Internship Programs
At AVIT, internships connect classroom learning with real-world industry exposure across power, energy, and automation sectors.
Schneider Electric
Assured Internship via VEmerge+
Assured Internship & Placement, Industry Certifications, Capstone Project
Siemens
Siemens Automation Industry Project cum Internship
Industry-ready project, PLC/SCADA certificate, Placement Assistance
Centre of Excellence for Solar Energy
Solar Energy Research Internship
Live 126 kWp project, renewable energy research, Capstone Project
MNRE / DST Funded Projects
Renewable Energy Research Programme
Real-world energy problems, group projects, enhanced technical skills
RELATED PROGRAMMES
Explore Other Academic Opportunities
Beyond the B.E. EEE (Lateral Entry) track, AVIT offers complementary EEE degree pathways and specialised engineering programmes- each designed for high-demand technology and core engineering careers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common Questions About B.E. EEE (Lateral Entry)
It is a 3-year Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree designed for diploma holders, who join the programme directly in the second year. Lateral entrants build on their diploma foundation and complete the same core, advanced, and project-based curriculum as regular students from the second year onward.
Candidates who have completed a Diploma in Electrical / Electronics or an allied branch are eligible for direct second-year (lateral) entry, subject to prevailing admission norms.
Students can pursue specialized pathways in Renewable Energy, Power Electronics, Power System Automation, Electric Vehicles, and Embedded Systems, aligned with emerging industry demands.
Established in 1998, the department hosts the Centre of Excellence for Solar Energy- a 126 kWp installation generating around 600 units per day- with research backed by grants from MNRE, DST, MHRD, and IIT Hyderabad.
Graduates can pursue careers as Power Systems Engineers, Electrical Design Engineers, Power Electronics Engineers, Renewable Energy Engineers, Automation & Control Engineers, Embedded Systems Engineers, EV Engineers, Electrical Maintenance Engineers, Field/Service Engineers, Researchers, and Entrepreneurs.
Yes. Students actively participate in internships, national and international hackathons, technical competitions, funded research projects, patent development, innovation challenges, and startup incubation programs.
The department provides access to the Centre of Excellence for Solar Energy, Power Electronics Lab, Electrical Machines Lab, Power Systems Simulation Lab, Control & Instrumentation Lab, Renewable Energy Lab, Embedded Systems Lab, and High Voltage Lab.
Yes. Students can enhance their academic profile through Honors Degrees, Minor Degrees, and specialized pathways in emerging technologies such as electric vehicles and smart grids based on curriculum regulations.
AVIT offers placement training, aptitude preparation, technical skill development, mock interviews, industry mentoring, internships, and recruitment opportunities with leading power, energy, automation, and core engineering companies.
Diploma holders can apply through the AVIT admissions portal or contact the admissions office for guidance on eligibility, application procedures, scholarships, and programme selection for the lateral-entry track.
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Ready to Power the Future?
The world runs on electricity- and the demand for skilled electrical and electronics engineers driving the clean energy and electrification revolution has never been greater. The B.E. EEE (Lateral Entry) programme at AVIT lets diploma holders fast-track into the second year and gain the foundation, industry exposure, and technical depth needed to build a lasting career in power, energy, and automation.