Brainware University, located in Barasat, Kolkata, West Bengal, was established in 2016 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It was declared a private university through an act passed by the West Bengal State Legislature. Under UGC Act Section 22, the university offer degrees to its students. A total of 50 doctorate-level, undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma courses are taught in the university.
Table of Content
- Brainware University Highlights
- Brainware University Rankings
- Brainware University Courses
- Brainware University Admission Process
- Brainware University Scholarship
- Brainware University Campus Facilities
- Brainware University Placements
- Brainware University FAQs
Brainware University Highlights
The university is a member of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan. Key highlights of Brainware University are listed below.
| Year of establishment | 2016 |
|---|---|
| University Type | Private University |
| Got recognition from | UGC, Ministry of Education, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of MSME, Pharmacy Council of India, Association of Indian Universities, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Indian Nursing Council, West Bengal Nursing Council, Bar Council of India |
| Accreditation | By State Legislature of West Bengal |
| Courses offered | UG, PG, Ph.D, and diploma courses in Engineering, Medical Science, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Hotel Management, Computer Applications, Agriculture, and Humanities |
| Exam | Brainware Eligibility Test (BET) |
| Mode of application | Online and offline |
| Number of students enrolled | 2981 |
| Total Campus Area | 9 acres |
| No.of faculty members | 100+ |
| Awards Received | Times Business Award, ASSOCHAM, Education Eminence by News 18, ABP Siksha Samman |
Brainware University Rankings
Brainware University is ranked by different bodies in recent years reflecting its growth in the education landscape. The 2024 rankings for BU are as follows-
| Ranking Body | Category of Ranking | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIRF | Overall | 2024 | 27 |
| Outlook | BBA | 2024 | 51 |
| Unirank | Among private universities in West Bengal | 2024 | 2 |
Brainware University Courses
The university offers different programs at UG, PG, diploma and PhD level. BTech & BSc are the top programs offered by the university. The table below provides details for the renowned courses of Brainware University:
| Course | Fees (For Entire Duration) | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. | INR 1.9 L - 6.9 L | 3 years | 50% in 10+2 |
| B.Tech | INR 1.7 L - 6.2 L | 4 years | 50% in 10+2 with 45% in Physics and Mathematics |
| B.Pharma | INR 4.4 L - 6.9 L | 3 years | 60% in 10+2 with 45% in PCM |
| BBA | INR 3.4 L - 4.8 L | 3 years | 55% in 10+2 |
| BCA | INR 3.7 L - 5 L | 3 years | 55% in 10+2 |
| M.Sc. | INR 1.1 L - 3.5 L | 2 years | 40% in Graduation |
| MBA | INR 4.5 L - 4.6 L | 2 years | 40% in Graduation |
| MCA | INR 2.6 L | 2 years | 50% in Graduation |
| M.Tech | INR 2.4 L | 2 Years | 50 % in Graduation |
| UG Diploma | INR 1.1 L - 1.4 L | 2 Years | 50% in 10+2 |
Admission Process of Brainware University
The step-by-step approach to admission at Brainware University is:
- Visit the official website and click the “Apply Now†button or apply in the offline mode through the university counselors.
- Select your programme and fill up the application form.
- Candidates must appear for the Brainware Eligibility Test (BET). This is an online exam consisting of MCQs. The test lasts for 1 hour, scored out of 100 marks.
- If they qualify, applicants should submit the required documents.
- Different payment modes include UPI, NEFT, or IMPS
- Once the fees is paid, then a fee receipt is generated by the university for the admission.
- Successful candidates will receive an Admission Letter confirming their acceptance.
Admission to the university is based on merit and performance in BET; there are no direct admissions.
Required Documents for Admission
Candidates are required to send soft copies of all necessary documents, including:
- 10th Class Marksheet & Certificate
- 12th Class Marksheet & Certificate
- Aadhar Card
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Character Certificate from the last institution
- Caste Certificate (for candidates -OBC, SC/ST)
- Passport-size Coloured Photograph
- Graduation Certificate (for PG & Ph.D. students)
- Entrance Exam Scorecard (if applicable, for courses requiring specific entrance exams)
- Income Certificate (if applying for scholarships/concessions)
Brainware Eligibility Test
| Duration of BET | 1 hour |
|---|---|
| BET Marks | 100 |
| Question Type in BET | MCQs |
| Mode of examination | Online |
Brainware University Scholarship
The criteria that Brainware University follows for providing the scholarship to students are:
- Students can pick 1 scheme among different scholarship options available, students are advised to pick any one scheme.
- An early bird offer is not available for eligible students taking the scholarship in which the tuition fee is fully or half waived.
- The minimum criteria required for the scholarship is 60%, which is maintained throughout the academic career.
| Scholarship Offered | Scholarship details | Programs excluded from the respective scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Brainware Academic Excellence Scholarship (Brainware Vidyalankar) | -Â Â Â Â Â Â With 90% to 95% in the qualified exam, the half tuition fee is waived -Â Â Â Â Â Â With more than 95% in the qualified exam, the full tuition fee is waived | Mpharm, Bpharm, B.Sc, Nursing, GNM, and International students |
| Brainware Merit Scholarship (Brainware Medha Britti) | -Â Â Â Â Â Â The minimum qualifying criteria is 60% of overall academics -Â Â Â Â Â Â Scholarship of INR 20,000 to INR 70,000 is provided to various UG programs -Â Â Â Â Â Â For PG programs, the scholarship is INR 50,000 -Â Â Â Â Â Â Scholarship up to INR 10,000 is provided for various diploma courses | Lateral, Ph.D, LLM, M.Sc Maths, MSc Applied Psychology, and MA English |
| Brainware Degree Enhancement Scholarship (Brainware Vidya Jyoti) | For PG courses after graduation | - |
| Brainware Sports Scholarship (Brainware Krira Ratna) | -      100% scholarship if got a medal/trophy/certificate at international/national level -      50% scholarship if got a medal/trophy/certificate at the state level -      25% scholarship if got a medal/trophy/certificate at district level | International students |
Brainware University Campus Facilities
The university has a hostel service, canteen, sports ground, and library. Residing in the hostel is not mandatory. There are certain rules that hostel students have to follow failing which fine is imposed on them.
- Hostels are fully furnished with the required amenities.
- The campus library has a reading room of around 2968 square feet with wi-fi. The library has national and international journals, government reports, magazines, reference books, and career guidebooks.
- Labs with all instruments available
- The university has an outdoor and indoor space with instruments for sports.
- Research facility for the eligible candidates is provided.
Brainware University Placements
The students are trained for the placements on the campus. The placements for 2024 are still going. The highlights of the placement of 2023 are as tabulated below.
| Particulars | Stats |
|---|---|
| Popular Recruiters | Cargill Business Services Pvt. Ltd., Advanced Micro Devices, Axis Bank |
| Highest Package | INR 24 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 3.5 LPA |
| Students got placed | 702+ |
Brainware University had a 98% placement record in the year 2023. Some top recruiters for Brainware University graduates are Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, BYJUs, etc. The university also provides students with the option to join different clubs such as photography, tech, and communication clubs.
