Brainware University, Kolkata is a private university located in Barasat, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established on February 25, 2016 under the West Bengal Act XXXI of 2015 as Brainware University Act 2015 passed by the West Bengal Legislature.
Brainware University Kolkata, a part of a 34-year-old leading education group, Brainware of West Bengal, started with the aim of contributing to nation-building through research, innovation and quality education.
It is the brainchild of Mr. Phalguni Mookhopadhayay, its hands-on chancellor, whose acumen and vision have transformed Brainware University into one of the best crucibles of learning in a short period of five years.
“For over 34 years now, more than 2 lakh students have passed out from Brainware. Most of them are now well-established and thriving. Our aim has always been to make quality education affordable for students coming from all strata of the society as well as help them ease into successful careers of their choice. It still is,” the chancellor says.
Established in 2016 as a UGC-recognised, private state university in West Bengal, Brainware University offers over 55 PhD, PG, UG , Diploma and Skills programmes to over 10,000 students on its state-of-the-art, sprawling, green, ragging-free campus.
The university provides a well-stocked library with national and international journals, providing adequate resources to the students for academic pursuits. Education is incomplete without sports and recreational activities. Brainware also organizes seminars, workshops, fests to unleash the creativity of students. To tap into their hobbies, students could also join different types of clubs like photography clubs, tech clubs, communication clubs, and more. Even in this pandemic, the education process has never stopped. The online classes helped the students continue their courses uninterruptedly.
World-class infrastructure, modern labs and workshops, emphasis on research and extension activities, a team of highly qualified faculty, exhaustive pre-placement grooming, soft skills training, an efficient placement cell, pan-India network of clients and consultants, excellent placements that aim at a magic figure of 100% and equal stress on academics and discipline are the hallmarks of this institution of excellence.
VISION
Brainware University aims to cast a transformative light on society and students by promoting quality education and research facilities at affordable fees.
MISSION
Create market-driven, diverse and interdisciplinary undergraduate and post-graduate programmes that effectively combine quality with affordability.QUALITY POLICY
Exploration across boundaries
Love for the environment
Diversity & fellow felling
Encouraging, understanding of and learning diversity and fellow-feeling
Discovery and Life-Long Learning
Brainware University is driven by a vision of empowering students through education, research and innovation. Its 55+ state-of-the-art programmes are uniquely designed by both industry and academia.
Tailormade Programmes
Brainware University is driven by a vision of empowering students through education, research and innovation. Its 55+ state-of-the-art programmes are uniquely designed by both industry and academia.
Exemplary teachers
Excellent faculty members who blend scientific training with research and development, tapping adequate facilities. They regularly rebuild skills through Faculty Development Programmes.
Varsity-industry interface
Close interaction between the university and industry to help students acquire practical skills. Webinars and workshops, addressed by top industry experts, activate this effort.
Consistently excellent placements
Pre-placement training imparts soft skills, thereby bridging the industry-academic gap. Our excellent placement record has seen 98% students landing jobs in 2022.
Club to tap talent
Extracurricular activities are designed to ensure overall personality development and talent clubs have been specially created for the purpose of honing skills of students in sundry spheres.
World-Class Infrastructure
The library is an ideal one, stocked with enough reference and audio-visual material for relevant research, while our laboratories are fully equipped. The campus showcases the best infrastructure.
Focus on Feedback
While a constant feedback mechanism helps the teachers learn, the students are satisfied with the 360-degree learning modules and exemplary placement effort, even in a pandemic year.
Global Certification Mapped
Our courses are mapped to global certifications offered by Microsoft, Red Hat, Linux, Adobe, adding relevance. Software and hardware vendors design them to be practical and industry-specific.
Value-added courses
The university offers optional value-added courses with every programme of their choice to enhance the employability skills of students and enrich their career prospects.
Study Grants
Students who are meritorious are encouraged to avail of study grants and merit scholarships that are on offer. Every programme ensures value for money.
Social Outreach
Outreach activities help build awareness about social responsibilities. The university has five adopted villages and catering to their welfare forms the crux of this programme.
Scope for entrepreneurs
The university nurtures an incubation cell to encourage entrepreneurship in students. Those eyeing start-up ventures can make the most of this opportunity.
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science and Engineering | Full Time | 2 Years | Master's Degree |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Management | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Civil Engineering | Full Time | 2 / 3 Years | 10th / 10+2 / ITI |
| Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering | Full Time | 2 / 3 Years | 10th / 10+2 / ITI |
| Diploma in Electrical Engineering | Full Time | 2 / 3 Years | 10th / 10+2 / ITI |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | Full Time | 2 / 3 Years | 10th / 10+2 / ITI |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology | Full Time | 2 Years | 10+2 |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) | Full Time | 4 Years 6 Months | 10+2 |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Full Time | 4 Years | +2 |
| Master of Pharmacy | Full Time | 2 Years | B.Pharm |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | Full Time | 4 Years | +2 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | Full Time | 4 Years | +2 |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Engineering | Full Time | 4 Years | 10+2 & Qualifying Entrance Exam |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics & Automation | Full Time | 4 Years | +2 |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management | Full Time | 4 Years | |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Full Time | 2 Years | BBA |
| Master of Business Administration in Hospital Management | Full Time | 2 Years | Graduation |
| Masters of Business Management | Full Time | 2 Years | na |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law (Honors) | Full Time | 5 Years | 10+2 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Legislative Law (Honors) | Full Time | 5 Years | 10+2 |
| Bachelor of Laws | Full Time | 3 / 5 Years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master of Law | Full Time | 2 Years | LLB |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in English | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Master of Arts in English | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |