BS (Electronic Systems)
In a world full of digital noise, our reality is powered by the silent, complex movement of electrons. For Aditya Ubarhande, this isn’t just a topic to study – it’s a passion he has pursued since finishing 12th grade. His curiosity about how circuits communicate led him to take a bold step: he enrolled in the BS in Electronic Systems program at IIT Madras. His story shows why this program is more than just a degree; it’s a launchpad for the innovators of tomorrow.
Aditya’s journey began with a strong interest in electronic systems, but his experience shows that passion is just the start. The real progress happens when that passion is met with a curriculum designed to build, not just teach. Speaking about the video lectures, Aditya says, “Even the recorded lectures are amazing, providing a foundation of clarity and depth. The content is crafted in a way that doesn’t feel distant at all; the concepts are built right from the foundation level.”
This hands-on approach ensures students avoid the common “theory-to-practice” shock many engineering students face. Aditya says this is what “differentiates this degree from any other offline or aligned one.”
The courses have “really helped me develop the hands-on skill,” which he sees as a key takeaway from his journey and a reflection of the program’s core philosophy.
The program isn’t about sitting through long-winded theory. Right from the get-go, “In our very first year, we received our full lab kits, working on real circuits.” While most engineering courses introduce labs much later, IITM students like Aditya Ubarhande begin building real circuits in their very first year. “I have a lab at my home,” says Aditya with evident excitement. With intensive lab sessions held three times a year on campus, we don’t just solve problems on paper; we build entire projects, transforming theoretical knowledge into tangible creations
This program isn’t about sitting through long-winded theory. “In our very first year, we received our full lab kits, working on real circuits.” While most engineering courses introduce labs much later, IITM students like Aditya begin building real circuits in their first year. “I have a lab at my home,” Aditya says with excitement. With intensive lab sessions held on campus three times a year, students don’t just solve problems on paper; they build entire projects, transforming theoretical knowledge into tangible creations.
Aditya says the learning environment at IIT Madras is great, but it’s the people who make it special. He explains that the TAs and instructors are very helpful and patiently answer all questions. He remembers meeting Prof. Aniruddhan, who went beyond just teaching. Even though professors are incredibly busy, Prof. Aniruddhan made time to talk, guide, and connect with him. Aditya says, “That’s something I’ll always value,” showing how the program creates a supportive place where students are encouraged and mentored.
Learning isn’t limited to lectures and labs. The program is designed to include real-world industry interaction from the start, which Aditya says helps connect what students learn with what the industry needs. One moment that stood out for Aditya was meeting a retired Navy officer during a lab session, who was also a student in the program. “It reminded me of how diverse and experienced this learning ecosystem is,” he shares.
Aditya plans to specialize in analog systems at IIT Madras and is focused on a future in research and development. Aditya’s story – from the campus environment to the exceptional faculty guidance – is a testament to what can be achieved when ambition meets opportunity. For students, the future is not just a subject to be learned; it is something to be built, one circuit at a time.
– Written by Ayushi Dixit
