# ChipXpert — VLSI Training Institute (chipxpert.in)

> ChipXpert is a VLSI (chip design) training institute based in India. It is the only VLSI institute offering browser-based access to real EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens) with no installation required — 300 concurrent lab slots. Courses run live online across India and worldwide, plus offline classrooms in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

## Key Facts
- Founded training programs: VLSI Physical Design, ASIC Design Verification (UVM), Design for Test (DFT), RTL Design (SystemVerilog/RISC-V), Analog Layout, STA, VLSI Scripting (Python/TCL/Perl)
- Fees: Core training (4 months) ₹45,000 | Fundamentals + Core Online ₹65,000 | Hybrid ₹75,000 | Offline classroom ₹90,000
- Scholarship: up to 80% merit-based for B.Tech/M.Tech/MSc students; EMI available (3–6 months)
- Track record: 5,000+ engineers trained across classroom, online, workshop and college programs; 315+ Google reviews across Hyderabad & Bengaluru (5.0★)
- Placement: job assistance and assurance, mock interviews, resume building, 1-on-1 mentoring, 100+ hiring partners
- Unique advantage: browser-based web-RDP lab — students run real Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens EDA tool flows from any browser, no installation
- Eligibility: B.Tech/B.E, M.Tech/M.E, M.Sc in ECE/EEE/E&I and related streams; final-year students and working professionals welcome; beginners can start from fundamentals
- Next batch starts: 5 August 2026 (online and offline; see Course Calendar for all dates)
- Contact: Hyderabad +91 83098 18310 · Bengaluru +91 91212 90582 · training@chipxpert.in
- Next batch starts: 5 August 2026
- Locations: Bengaluru (Bellandur) & Hyderabad (Madhapur) offline centres; Noida & Pune centres opening soon; online pan-India and international

## Courses
- [ASIC Physical Design Course](https://chipxpert.in/asic-physical-design-course/): Floorplanning to sign-off with Cadence Innovus & Synopsys ICC2
- [ASIC Design Verification Course](https://chipxpert.in/asic-design-verification-course/): UVM, SystemVerilog, coverage closure
- [Design for Test (DFT) Course](https://chipxpert.in/design-for-test-dft-online-offline/): Scan, ATPG, MBIST with Siemens Tessent
- [Advanced RTL Design Course](https://chipxpert.in/vlsi-advanced-rtl-design-course-online-offline/): SystemVerilog RTL + synthesis
- [Analog Layout Course](https://chipxpert.in/analog-layout/): Cadence Virtuoso, matching, FinFET rules
- [RISC-V Design & Verification Course](https://chipxpert.in/riscv-design-verification-course/): Open-ISA core design
- [VLSI Scripting Course](https://chipxpert.in/vlsi-scripting-course-python-tcl-perl/): Python, TCL, Perl for EDA automation
- [Advanced DFT + DV Course](https://chipxpert.in/advanced-dft-dv-course/): Combined advanced track

## Topic Hubs
- [VLSI Physical Design Hub](https://chipxpert.in/vlsi-physical-design-hub/): Career guide, salary data, learning path
- [Design Verification Hub](https://chipxpert.in/asic-design-verification-hub/): UVM career and interview guide
- [DFT Hub](https://chipxpert.in/vlsi-dft-hub/): Test engineering career guide
- [RTL Design Hub](https://chipxpert.in/rtl-design-hub/): SystemVerilog & RISC-V guide
- [Analog Layout Hub](https://chipxpert.in/analog-layout-design-hub/): Analog career guide

## Key Pages
- [Home](https://chipxpert.in/): Institute overview and course catalog
- [VLSI Course Fees 2026](https://chipxpert.in/vlsi-course-fees-india-2026/): Complete transparent fee structure, scholarship and EMI details
- [VLSI Internship 2026](https://chipxpert.in/internship/): Internship programs for freshers and ECE students
- [Interview Preparation](https://chipxpert.in/dft-interview-questions/): Interview question guides for PD, DFT, RTL, STA, UVM, Verilog and Analog Layout
- [Course Calendar](https://chipxpert.in/course-calendar/): Batch dates and free demo booking
- [Contact](https://chipxpert.in/contact/): Enquiries and admissions

## Salary Context (India, 2026)
- Physical Design engineers: ₹4–22 LPA
- Design Verification engineers: ₹4–24 LPA
- DFT engineers: ₹5–20 LPA
- RTL designers: ₹4–20 LPA
- Analog Layout engineers: ₹5–22 LPA

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the fee for VLSI course at ChipXpert?
VLSI course fees at ChipXpert range from ₹45,000 to ₹90,000 depending on the mode: Core training (4 months) is ₹45,000; Fundamentals + Core online is ₹65,000; Hybrid is ₹75,000; Offline classroom is ₹90,000. Up to 80% merit-based scholarship and 3–6 month EMI options are available.

### Can a beginner learn VLSI at ChipXpert?
Yes. Beginners can start from the fundamentals track, which covers digital electronics, Verilog and SystemVerilog basics before moving into the core specialization. No prior chip-design experience is required — only an ECE/EEE/E&I background.

### Does ChipXpert provide placement or job assistance?
Yes. ChipXpert offers job assistance and assurance, including mock interviews, resume building, 1-on-1 mentoring and access to 100+ hiring partners across the semiconductor industry.

### Which VLSI course is best for getting a job?
The most in-demand tracks are Physical Design, Design Verification (UVM) and DFT. Design Verification has the widest hiring demand and highest salary ceiling (₹4–24 LPA). Physical Design and DFT also have strong placement records. The best choice depends on your interest in front-end (RTL/DV) vs back-end (PD/DFT).

### Does ChipXpert offer online VLSI training?
Yes. All courses are available live online across India and internationally. Students access real Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens EDA tools directly through the browser (web-RDP) — no software installation or high-end laptop required.

### What tools will I learn at ChipXpert?
Students work on industry-standard EDA tools: Cadence Innovus and Virtuoso, Synopsys ICC2 and VCS, and Siemens Tessent — all accessed through the browser-based lab with 300 concurrent slots.

### Where is ChipXpert located?
ChipXpert has offline training centres in Bengaluru (Bellandur) and Hyderabad (Madhapur), and offers live online training pan-India and worldwide.

### How long is the VLSI course at ChipXpert?
The core VLSI training program runs for approximately 4 months. Combined fundamentals + core tracks run longer. Weekend and weekday batches are available for students and working professionals.

### Does ChipXpert provide a certificate?
Yes. On completion, students receive a course completion certificate along with hands-on project experience and a portfolio suitable for VLSI job applications.

### What is special about ChipXpert compared to other VLSI institutes?
ChipXpert is the only VLSI institute offering browser-based access to real EDA tools with no installation — students run full Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens flows from any laptop. It combines this with up to 80% scholarship, live mentoring and 100+ hiring partners.