Electronics and Telecommunication

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Vision of the Department

To provide excellent technical education for women in Electronics and Telecommunication engineering in the global context

Mission of the Department

To impart quality education that enables building up of successful careers and to motivate the pursuit of higher studies
To train for adapting to technological advances and challenges in Electronics and Communication Engineering
To provide an intellectually stimulating and congenial atmosphere for exploring new ideas in multidisciplinary fields, excelling in academics and co-curricular activities
To instill ethics along with perseverance and empathy

Program Educational Objectives(PEOs)

The graduates will pursue a professional career in Electronics and Communication Engineering
The graduates will possess independent thinking ability to envisage new ideas and be able to work in multidisciplinary aspects of engineering and technology
The graduates will communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership qualities and the spirit of teamwork
The graduates will have professional ethics, concern for society and will be lifelong learners

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Students will be able to:

Develop Electronic Systems using knowledge of Signal processing, Embedded, VLSI, Automation and Artificial Intelligence domains
Analyse, Design and Build Mobile Communication, Microwave and Fiber Optic Communication Systems

About The Department

Information about the Department:

The Electronics and Telecommunication Department of MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women (CCOEW), Pune, was established in 1991, initially beginning with 60 students. The student intake increased to 120 in 1997. In 2009, the department started the Post Graduation (PG) course of M.E. (Signal Processing) with an intake of 18 students, along with a second shift of UG students, which raised the total intake of the UG program to 180. The department also established a research center for PhD degree under Pune University in 2014.

In 2016, MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women (CCEW) in Pune became an autonomous institute. It updated its undergraduate and postgraduate programs to B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and M.Tech in Signal Processing, respectively. In 2020, the department shifted its focus to offer an M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence, replacing the previous M.Tech in Signal Processing. In the academic year 2025-26, the department introduces an M.Tech in VLSI and Embedded Systems, along with an Honors program in Cybersecurity at the undergraduate level.

The department has been accredited seven times by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). It features excellent infrastructure, including laboratories equipped with high-tech tools. The highly qualified (60% with PhDs) and experienced faculty create a supportive learning environment for students. They serve as mentors, encouraging students to broaden their knowledge through participation in hackathons, workshops, conferences, and seminars at state, national, and international levels. They also monitor students’ progress and advise them on their future careers.

The department secured significant research funding of ₹1 crore for major projects from MeitY and ISRO. Faculty members have made significant contributions to intellectual property development through patents and copyrights. Research contributions include numerous paper publications in SCI and SCOPUS index journals and authoring books. The department has organized AICTE-ATAL FDP and ISTE-sponsored STTPs.

Students play a vital role in the department’s success by actively participating in national and international competitions, research conferences, and industry-driven projects. Various workshops, guest lectures, industrial visits, competitions, hackathons, and research projects have greatly enriched the academic environment. The IEEE students’ chapter and the ISTE Students Forum (ISF) actively organize various events. The students also participate in NSS activities, with technical and non-technical clubs contributing to overall development. The department fosters industry collaborations, hands-on training, and ensures that students are well-equipped for global career opportunities.

Students gain real-world experience, practical skills, and career prospects through internships. These internships in Signal/Image Processing, Embedded Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), VLSI, Machine/Deep Learning, AI, Data Science, Power Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, and more bridge academic learning and industry expectations. Several reputable companies offer on-campus internships with Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) to students, including Siemens PLM, Mastercard, Citi, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Nomura, Atlas Copco, and ARM.

The department secures diverse job opportunities for students across multiple industries. By partnering with leading companies, we prepare our students for professional challenges. Consequently, graduates are placed in renowned organizations, both in core E&TC (e.g., Synopsys, Xilinx, Airtel) and leading software firms (e.g., Microsoft, Flipkart, SAP), showcasing our commitment to excellent career prospects and professional growth.

The department proudly showcases its distinguished alumni who have significantly advanced Electronics, Telecommunications, and related fields. Our alumni excel in various roles, from leadership in global companies to innovative entrepreneurial ventures, and have also made their mark in government and defense sectors. Their success highlights the strong foundation and cutting-edge knowledge acquired during their studies. Many alumni stay connected with the E&TC department, providing mentorship, industry insights, and career guidance to current students. Through workshops, guest lectures, and networking opportunities, these accomplished individuals inspire and shape future engineers, fostering a lasting relationship with the alumni community.

	Name	Dr. Madhuri B. Khambete
	Designation	Professor and Principal
	Qualification	PhD, M.E (E&TC)
	Experience	Teaching: 32 years
	Area Of Interest	Digital Image Processing
	Email	madhuri.khambete@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311100

	Name	Dr. Sharada N. Ohatkar
	Designation	HOD & Professor
	Qualification	Ph.D
	Experience	Teaching: 28 years
	Area Of Interest	Digital Communication, Information Theory, Estimation and Detection Theory, Optimization Techniques, AI wireless Communication, Computational Intelligence
	Email	sharada.ohatkar@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311200

	Name	Dr. Prachi Mukherji
	Designation	Professor and Dean R&D
	Qualification	Ph.D
	Experience	Teaching: 30 Years
	Area Of Interest	Digital Image Processing, Signal Processing and Communication, Artificial Intelligence-Machine Learning, VLSI
	Email	prachi.mukherji@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311307

	Name	Dr. Sandeep S. Musale
	Designation	Professor and Dean Administration
	Qualification	PhD. (E&Tc) M.E. (Digital System)
	Experience	Teaching: 25 years
	Area Of Interest	Signal and Image Processing
	Email	sandeep.musale@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311201

	Name	Dr. Seema Hemantkumar Rajput
	Designation	Associate Professor
	Qualification	PhD, ME(Electronics), BE(Electronics)
	Experience	Teaching: 22 Years
	Area Of Interest	VLSI Design & Wireless Communication
	Email	seema.rajput@cumminscollege.in, seemarajput31@gmail.com
	Contact No.	020-25311125

	Name	Dr. Mrs. Ashwini M. Deshpande
	Designation	Associate Professor
	Qualification	Ph.D. (Electronics Engineering)
	Experience	Teaching: 25 Years
	Area Of Interest	Signal and Image Processing, Machine & Deep Learning
	Email	ashwini.deshpande@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311204

	Name	Dr. Anita S. Patil
	Designation	Associate Professor
	Qualification	PhD (Electronics)
	Experience	Teaching: 34 years
	Area Of Interest	Power, Embedded Systems, Biomedical Signal Processing
	Email	anita.patil@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311217

	Name	Dr. Palan Nitin G.
	Designation	Associate Professor
	Qualification	PhD. , M.E. (Electronics)
	Experience	Teaching: 31 years Industrial: 3 years
	Area Of Interest	DSP, Wireless sensor network, Embedded Systems
	Email	nitin.palan@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-235311214

	Name	Dr. Mrs. Megha S. Borse
	Designation	Associate Professor
	Qualification	Ph. D (Electronics)
	Experience	Teaching: 24 years
	Area Of Interest	Biomedical Image Processing
	Email	megha.borse@cummincollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311213

	Name	Dr. Bageshree V. Pathak
	Designation	Associate Professor
	Qualification	M.Tech.(E&TC Microwave), Ph. D
	Experience	Teaching: 30 Years Industrial : 1 Year
	Area Of Interest	Signal Processing, Image Processing, Computer Vison
	Email	bageshree.pathak@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311217

	Name	Dr. Ashok R. Khedkar
	Designation	Associate Professor and Dean Exam
	Qualification	PhD., M-Tech.(Microwave)
	Experience	Teaching: 21 years
	Area Of Interest	Wireless Communication, Microwaves and Antenna Theory
	Email	ashok.khedkar@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311212

	Name	Dr. Shubhangi R. Chaudhary
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	Ph.D(Electronics Engineering)
	Experience	Teaching: 24.5 Years Industrial: 3 Years
	Area Of Interest	Wireless communication, AI/ML
	Email	shubhangi.chaudhary@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311207

	Name	Mr. Shashikant L. Sahare
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M-Tech (Electronics Design and Technology)
	Experience	Teaching: 21 Years
	Area Of Interest	DSP, Speech Processing, Electronic Design, IOT, Robotics
	Email	shashikant.sahare@cummincollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311212

	Name	Dr. Dixit Mrudul Anand
	Designation	Assistant Professor and Dean Alumni
	Qualification	Ph.D. ,M.Tech. E &TC (Computer)
	Experience	Teaching: 22 years 6 months
	Area Of Interest	Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Soft Computing, Computer Networking and Security, Big Data Analytics
	Email	mrudul.dixit@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311217

	Name	Mrs. Pallavi S. Ghatkamble
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	B.E.(Electronics) M.E. (VLSI and Embedded Systems)
	Experience	Teaching: 24 years
	Area Of Interest	Embedded Systems
	Email	pallavi1.kamble@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311213

	Name	Mr. Sharad G. Dube
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M-Tech (E&TC)
	Experience	Teaching: 21 years Industrial : 1 Year, 11 years others
	Area Of Interest	Embedded Systems, Wireless Networks
	Email	sharad.dube@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311214

	Name	Mr. Narendra D. Kulkarni
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M-Tech (E&TC), ADCCSSAA
	Experience	Teaching: 21 years
	Area Of Interest	Digital Electronics, Analog Communications, Electronic Devices & Circuits, Computer Networks and Security
	Email	narendra.kulkarni@cummincollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311211

	Name	Dr. Sachin Paranjape
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	Ph.D. – Electronics
	Experience	Teaching: 21 years
	Area Of Interest	Data Structures, OOP, WSN, DBMS, CN
	Email	sachin.paranjape@cummincollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311212

	Name	Dr. Mahesh K Pote
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	Ph.D. in Electronics and Telecommunication
	Experience	Teaching: 19 years
	Area Of Interest	Antenna Design, Embedded Systems
	Email	mahesh.pote@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	02025311211

	Name	Dr. Manasi V. Pathade
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.E.(E & TC), Ph.D.
	Experience	Teaching: 22 years
	Area Of Interest	Image Processing, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Vision, Electronic Devices, Integrated Circuits.
	Email	manasi.pathade@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	02025311226

	Name	Mr. Padalkar Ganesh Ravindra
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.E.(Electronics) Ph.D (Pursuing)
	Experience	Teaching: 19.5 years
	Area Of Interest	Machine and Deep Learning, Computer Vision and Signal Processing
	Email	ganesh.padalkar@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311227

	Name	Mr. Milind S. Patankar
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.E.(Electronics)
	Experience	Teaching: 17 years
	Area Of Interest	Electromagnetics, Automotive Electronics
	Email	milind.patankar@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311211

	Name	Mrs. Vidya Sisale
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.E (Electronics)
	Experience	Teaching: 17.5 years
	Area Of Interest	Signals and System, Data Science, Neural network
	Email	vidya.sisale@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311226

	Name	Mrs. S. A. Potadar
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.Tech, Ph.D (Pursuing)
	Experience	Teaching : 14 years
	Area Of Interest	Image processing, Computer Vision, Networking
	Email	sandhya.potadar@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311226

	Name	Mr. Sagar Sudhakar Vanarase
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.E. (Electronics)
	Experience	Teaching: 24 years
	Area Of Interest	VLSI Designs, Computer Networks
	Email	sagar.vanarase@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311214

	Name	Dr. Kalpana Santosh Joshi
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.E. (Electronics), PhD.
	Experience	Teaching: 23 years
	Area Of Intrest	Digital Signal Processing, Power Electronics
	Email	kalpana.joshi@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311227

	Name	Mrs. Rupali S Pawar
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.E E&Tc, Ph.D (Pursuing)
	Experience	Teaching: 20 years
	Area Of Interest	Digital Image Processing, Communication engineering
	Email	rupali.pawar@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311207

	Name	Mrs. Prachi Waghmare
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.E. (E&Tc), Ph.D. (Pursuing)
	Experience	Teaching: 22 years
	Area Of Intrest	Wireless Communication, NLP
	Email	prachi.waghmare@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311227, 9850333144

	Name	Dr. R.R. Borhade
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M-Tech (E&TC-Microwave), Ph.D
	Experience	Teaching-17 Years Industry:4 years
	Area Of Interest	Wireless Communication, Biomedical Signal Processing
	Email	ratnaprabha.borhade@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311224

	Name	Dr. Supriya Anil Mangale
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.Tech (E&TC) Ph.D.
	Experience	Teaching: 23 years
	Area Of Interest	Computer Vision
	Email	supriya.mangale@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311227

	Name	Mrs. Snehal Ghodake Nichale
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.E.(E&TC), Ph.D.(Pursuing)
	Experience	Teaching -15 Years, Industry – 2.5 Years
	Area Of Interest	Communication, Digital Image Processing, Machine learning
	Email	Snehal.nichale@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	9822633391, 020-25311207

	Name	Ms. Snehal Natekar
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.E.(Electronics-Digital Systems)
	Experience	Teaching -10.5 Years
	Area Of Interest	Digital signal Processing, Image processing
	Email	snehal.natekar@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311203

	Name	Mr. Ravikant Suryawanshi
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.Tech(Electronics Digital Systems)
	Experience	Teaching: 13 years
	Area Of Interest	Embedded Systems, VLSI
	Email	ravikant.suryawanshi@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311227

	Name	Mrs. Tejashree Vijay Pawar
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M. Tech. (Signal Processing) Pursuing Ph. D.
	Experience	Teaching: 10 Years
	Area Of Interest	Embedded, Programming Languages, Image Processing, AI
	Email	tejashree.pawar@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311221

	Name	Mrs. Harshala Khedlekar
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.Tech. (Wired and Wireless Communication)
	Experience	Teaching: 10 Years
	Area Of Interest	Programming Languages (software development), Signal Processing, AI
	Email	Harshala.khedlekar@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311220

	Name	Ms. More Gayatri Rushi
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.Tech(Signal Processing)
	Experience	Teaching: 3 years
	Area Of Interest	Signal processing, Communication
	Email	gayatri.r.more@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311203

	Name	Mrs. Pooja Shahu Ingole
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	BE(E&TC), ME(Digital System)
	Experience	Teaching: 15 years
	Area Of Interest	Image Processing, Mobile Communication, IoT
	Email	pooja.ingole@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311213

	Name	Mrs. Smriti Gupta
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.Tech. (Communication Engineering)
	Experience	13 Years
	Area Of Interest	Reinforcement learning, Image processing
	Email	Smriti.gupta@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311220

	Name	Ms. Ketaki Dattatray Behele
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M. E. (Signal Processing)
	Experience	4 years in examination department
	Area Of Interest	Embedded
	Email	ketki.behele@cumminscollege.in
	Contact No.	020-25311252

Members of Board of Studies Electronics and Telecommunication Department

Sr.no.	Composition	Member Name
1	BoS Chairman (Head of the Department)	Dr. Sharada Ohatkar Head, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engg. Cummins College of Engg. Pune
2	Subject expert	Dr. Sumatra Datta Roy Professor Department of Electrical Engg. IIT Delhi
3	Subject expert	Dr. Kishor Bhurchandi Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engg. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
4	Subject expert nominated by V. C., SPPU	Dr. Madan Bhalkrishna Mali HOD & Professor, Sinhagad College Of Engg. Pune
5	Professional expert from industry	Mr. Kedar Patankar P2F semi, Pune
6	Professional expert from industry	Dr. Manasi Patwardhan Senior Scientist, TCS , Pune
7	Alumna member	Ms. Devayani Wandrekar Director- Programs at Sage
8	Faculty representative	All Department Faculty
9	Member secretary	Prof. Shashikant Sahare Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engg., Cummins College of Engg. Pune

Laboratory Summary

The department of Electronics and Telecommunication has thirteen well equipped labs. The labs have the latest equipments such as Digital Storage Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzer, OTDR, Xillinxs, Three Phase Converter, Power Scope, Logic Analyzer, Fiber Optics trainer kits, Microwave trainer kit and DSK TMS 320C6713 DSP kits, TMS 320C6437,Da-Vinci 6446 DSK and DSP Controller Kit. All these labs are well equipped with latest Intel Core i3 computers with LCD Monitor, LCD Projector, and Laser Printers with UPS backup.

These Computers have licensed Software such as CADENCE software, Proteus, MatLab, MultiSim 11.0, Active HDL, CCS etc.

Lab Info

Sr. No.	Laboratory Name	Lab Incharge
1.	Computer Lab-I (LEC-II)	Mrs. Varsha Kulkarni
2.	Computer Lab-II (LEC-III)	Mrs. A. R. Fukane
3.	Computer Lab-III (LEC-IV)	Mrs. K. A. Rajwade
4.	Computer Lab -IV (LEC-V)	Mrs. M. A. Jabde
5.	Project Lab (LEC-VI)	Mrs. K. A. Rajwade
6.	Basic Electronics Lab (LEC-VII)	Mr. Chetan Godse
7.	Analog Lab (LEC-VIII)	Mrs. S. D. Katurde
8.	Power Lab (LEC-IX)	Mr. V. P. Shinde
9.	Fiber Optic Lab (LEC-X)	Mrs. S V. Dole
10.	Communication Lab -I (LEC-XI)	Mrs. Varsha Kulkarni
11.	Communication Lab-II (LEC-XIII)	Mr. A. A. Damle
12.	Artificial Intelligence Lab (LEC-XII)(Exclusive For M. Tech)	Mrs. A. R. Fukane
13.	Research Lab (LEC-I)	Mrs. A. A. Damle

Laboratory Details

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Student Achievements

Student Achievements Extra Curricular 2017-18
Student Achievements Extra Curricular 2018-19
Student Achievements Extra Curricular 2019-20
Student Achievements Extra Curricular 2020-21
Student Achievements Extra Curricular 2021-22

Student Achievements Co-Curricular 2017-18
Student Achievements Co-Curricular 2018-19
Student Achievements Co-Curricular 2019-20
Student Achievements Co-Curricular 2020-21
Student Achievements Co-Curricular 2021-22

Staff Achievements

News letter “Tarang”

It is generally observed that engineering students remain inchoate in their writing skills when they passout and join the industry. To encourage the students to enter the exciting field of creative writing the Department publishes ‘Tarang’ magazine every semester. The magazine include technical as well as general writing. Trang provides the students and staff of the department a platform in which they can develop the requisite perspicuity in technical and general writing. The student are provided guidance to hone their writing skills whenever.

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Pedagogical Practices

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