Electronics and Communication Engineering-College of Science and Technology

A group of Final Year students from the Electronics and Communication Engineering programme proudly secured First Prize at the College Level Hackathon under the Level 3 Youth Technovation Program held on 25th May 2026.

The winning team presented the Design and Development of an Educational Satellite along with a live prototype demonstration on 24th May 2026.

The college-level hackathon witnessed the participation of 15 teams from different programmes, where students showcased their innovative ideas, project pitching, and prototype demonstrations.

The Technovation Program was organized in collaboration with the College of Science and Technology, MoESD, and UNICEF. Prior to the final hackathon, the Level 3 Youth Technovation Program was conducted for one month with several weekend bootcamp sessions covering Machine Learning & Data Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Pitching.

All winning and runner-up teams will further represent the college at the National Level Hackathon, competing against teams from Jigme Namgyel Engineering College and Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology.

Congratulations to the team for their outstanding achievement and best wishes for the national level competition. Heartiest gratitude to CST-Tech Incubation Centre for providing our students the platform and the opportunity to showcase their work.

As part of the Student-Faculty Exchange program between Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) and College of Science and Technology, a delegation comprising one faculty member and four students from IIST visited CST from 21st–27th May 2026 under the coordination of Ms. Pema Zangmo, Programme Leader of the Electronics and Communication Engineering Programme.

The visit served as a meaningful platform for academic collaboration, cross-cultural exchange, and knowledge sharing. During their stay, the delegates visited GCBS and several spiritual and cultural sites, gaining immersive experiences of Bhutanese culture and hospitality.

A major highlight of the programme was the collaborative engagement in Amateur Radio Ground Station (GS) operations, where the visiting team worked closely with CST faculty and students to assess the current facilities and operational capabilities of the Ground Station. The assessment resulted in a recommendation report outlining the feasibility and potential pathways for upgrading the station towards full functionality and improved utilization of space and resources.

The delegates also interacted extensively with CST’s Faculty and Student Satellite Working Group, where productive discussions were held on strategies to accelerate the ongoing student satellite development project. In addition, the participants attended the Electronics and Communication Engineering Final Year Project presentations and expressed appreciation for the students’ practical prototype demonstrations and hands-on implementation skills.

As part of the academic engagement, the visiting IIST faculty member also delivered guest lectures to Electronics and Communication Engineering students on RF and Microwave Systems for Small Satellites, providing valuable insights into satellite communication technologies and current practices in the space sector.

The exchange programme provided valuable insights into the different approaches adopted at IIST and CST in engineering education and project development. One notable reflection shared during the interaction was the appreciation for CST students’ ability to move forward with practical prototype development, while acknowledging that institutions such as IIST often dedicate significant time to detailed design and planning phases before implementation. Such exchanges strengthen mutual learning, inspire innovation, and pave the way for future collaborations in space technology, satellite systems, and engineering education.

Guest Lecture series on "RF and Microwave systems for small satellites" for ECE students by the Professor Priyadarshan, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology - IIST , Kerala to be held today.

Final year students participated in the 9th student Research Meet (SRM) and presented about their project on the design and development of an EduSat. Three other groups also made a poster presentations.

The 4ECE students organized an On-the-Job Training (OJT) experience-sharing session for 3ECE students who will soon undertake their three-month OJT in various ECE-related organizations during their 7th semester ✨

Such peer-to-peer knowledge sharing is strongly encouraged, as it enables juniors to make informed decisions by reflecting on the real experiences of their seniors who have spent three months learning and working in diverse professional environments.