The department of Electronics & Communication Engineering was established in the year 1985. The first batch of intake was taken in 1986.In the short span the department of Electronics & Communication Engineering is poised to meet the changing technological scenario & the technical man power requirement through its updated course curriculum, experienced faculty members, skilled supporting staffs, and with the help of sophisticated laboratories

For students to get entry to a module vertically to the next higher module, students must get a minimum of 3.25 (out of 5.0) CGPA at the end of each module consist of two years each. For those getting lateral entry into a module are given bridge courses. The bridge courses are designed to make the lateral entry students at par with the vertical students of the respective module.

The department has thirteen laboratories for conducting various practical classes, twelve faculty members (total sanctioned post 24) and five technical staffs, one LDC, six laboratory helpers and a peon.

The department possesses an independent and well equipped seminar room to run regular academic activities such as seminar, lecture series, workshops, techno quiz and other various activities organized by NERIST Electronics Society (NES) jointly with the department of ECE.

An advanced computer laboratory has been setup for the faculty members to meet advanced computational requirements. A computer laboratory with HP, Compaq and IBM PCs has been developed exclusively for students of the department. The departmental library is being developed to support the academic thrust of the students and the faculty members of the department .The department has been organizing international and national conferences, and ISTE sponsored short term courses keeping in view of the recent trends in technology. Internet and E-mail are the other facilities of the department. The department has been awarded a number of MOD, R&D and thrust Area projects by the ministry of HRD, DST and DOE of Govt. of India.