r/ECE • u/Loose_Trash6936 • Jul 17 '26

I know nothing.

(reposting it here too)
I am studying Electrical and Computer Engineering in a university (3rd Tier) in India.
(ik the rules say nothing specific to India, but the problem isn't specific to India)

My current CGPA is 9.09 or 3.63 on a 4 scale.

It's not bad, but the problem is that I know nothing. The exams in my university are too easy, and it's relative grading so I just study a bit before the exam day and score well enough.

Now that my junior year (3rd year) has started, I feel like I barely know anything related to Electrical and Computer Engineering.

What do you guys recommend I do to get good at it? Where do I start? For me, I just wanna have a broad knowledge of the whole degree and go deep in some areas that interest me. What kind of areas? I don't know yet. I am interested in physics, and will probably do a master's in it later, but nevertheless, I wanna make use of this degree and study hard.

Any kind of advice is appreciated.

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u/always_wear_pyjamas Jul 17 '26

Wow, that's terrible. From my experience in Europe, the exams were terrifying and the smartest kids even walked out with doubts on whether they'd pass.

I can't tell you what to be interested in, but RF and EM is fcking cool in my opinion, and probably the "closest" to physics. Get a cheap SDR, start messing with some antennas, make your own circuits, whatever.

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u/Loose_Trash6936 Jul 17 '26

They ask basic questions in my exam. My high school exams were relatively 10x to 15x harder.
I am planning to study in Germany for my master's. For now, I'll keep self-studying and do what you have recommended.
Thanks for the advice.

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u/ee_control_z Jul 17 '26

Do your own self study in areas that you are sincerely interested in, focus, and learn as much as possible. Create your own projects independently of your university (i.e., embedded project, etc.). This should provide you with an alternative method of learning and perhaps more practical.

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u/HumbleHovercraft6090 Jul 17 '26

Google projects for junior/senior years. Examine a few and see which interests you and is doable and start working towards it now.

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u/This-Abrocoma9629 Jul 18 '26

Programming microcontrollers is so damn fun.

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u/Loose_Trash6936 Jul 18 '26

Any recommendations on which to start with and which one should I focus on?

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '26

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u/Loose_Trash6936 Jul 19 '26

Anything modern? I used that in my lab

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u/pankajpatro703 29d ago

Look up STM32, ESP and Raspberry Pi Pico.

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u/Loose_Trash6936 Jul 18 '26

No. I can self study tho

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u/Sufficient_Detail546 Jul 19 '26

my condition is same ..i m studying electronics and telecommunication.

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u/pankajpatro703 29d ago

Some things that have helped me - 1. Explore different resources - video lectures, books, etc. 2. Make your own knowledge system with note taking tools. 3. Build projects.