The group teaches specialized Master's level courses in Underwater Electronics and Sonar areas. Over 130 candidates have received specialized training in this area since its inception in 1977. The students are usually sponsored by user agencies for this unique program. The signal processing group endeavours to provide real-life problems as research theses to encourage technology development and generation of new application ideas. The group also participates in other teaching programs of the institute such as in VLSI Design, Tools and Technology (VDTT) and Communications