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ICT embodies the convergence of Computer and Communication systems. In the context of undergraduate engineering education, ICT can be considered to be a discipline dealing with accessing, storage, processing, transmission, reception and display of information, mainly using digital systems and techniques.

Every communication system of today is processor-based and software-driven. No computer system of today can function effectively without efficient communication. Hence the understanding of communication technology is incomplete without a proper understanding of information technology and vice-versa.

The ICT program is a multi-track program where a student would be able to specialise in any track of his/her choice by taking 5-6 properly chosen technical electives in that area. Four possible tracks are: Software Development, Computer Systems, Communication Systems and VLSI Design.

Professional subjects are introduced early enough to enable sustained build-up of knowledge through electives offered in the later years. This is possible as Science subjects not forming prerequisites for other subjects are placed later in the program. Understanding of the social and cultural context of technology is incorporated in the program through subjects in the humanities, social sciences, and management.

Traditional ECE graduates lack the ability to handle software as well as programming skills. CSE graduates, on the other hand, lack an understanding of the concepts underlying communication systems.

By emphasising the basic concepts of communication and providing an in-depth knowledge of IT beyond narrow technical skills, the ICT program enables students to attain performance capabilities better than those achieved by the graduates of a traditional CSE/ECE program in the common areas. These performance capabilities apply both to job requirements and to the requirements for higher studies and research.