Brainware University is a private university located in

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, 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. It is part of the Brainware Group of Institutions. Brainware University, recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India, is a state unitary university with the right to confer degrees as per Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.

History

Brainware university offers on-campus UG, PG,

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and

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programmes. The journey of Brainware began as a private engineering college in West Bengal and became an IT education university. Eventually, emmerging as a

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university in West Bengal, established on February 25 , 2016 under the West Bengal Act XXXI of 2015 as Brainware University Act 2015 passed by the West Bengal Legislature.

Approvals and Recognitions

University Grants Commission,

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, Ministry of Education, Indian Nursing Council, West Bengal Nursing Council, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research or the

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, Pharmacy Council of India,

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, Bar Council of India, Computer Society of India,

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, Institution Innovation Council.

Awards

ABP Shikkha Shamman 2022, Times Business Award 2022, Education Eminence 2022, ZEE 24 Ghanta 2017 & 2018, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Perrenial Assistance Award 2021

Campus, Infrastructure & Amenities

Brainware University is built on a Barasat campus, located at Barasat Kazipara (Near Jagadighata Market). It is a 5 minutes drive from the Barasat Chapadali bus stand and a 10 minutes drive away from the Barasat Railway Junction. The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum, Kolkata. Only 25Kms away from Kolkata,

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is the administrative headquarters of North 24 Paraganas; a city well-connected by the Eastern Railway and the National Highways 12 and 112. Brainware University, West Bengal has become the academic destination for ambitious students from across India. The 9-acre campus is home to over 10000 students from across India. The

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global learning campus of Brainware University is equipped with advanced research laboratories. The infrastructural standard is at par with the top -performing education institutes. The University has already established a benchmark for delivering quality education at an affordable cost. Students have access to world-class infrastructure with advanced research facilities, modern industry-standard labs and workshops, selecting from tailormade job-oriented programmes, rewarding scholarships, the guidance of highly experienced

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, varsity-industry interface programmes, international

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, outstanding placement and excellent placement support, pre-placement training from day one, active involvement in social outreach programs, entrepreneurship development cell for the budding entrepreneurs are a few of the prominent features. Besides on-campus hostels, multisport arenas, clinics for

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, general healthcare, and

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along with on-campus allied healthcare labs are available to the Brainware students.

Governance

Mr. Phalguni Mookhopadhayay, is the Founder

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of Brainware University. Prof. Shankar Gangopadhayay holds the office of Vice Chancellor.

Academic Programmes

Brainware University programmes are carefully curated to advocate promising career-building opportunities for

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. The curricula are designed jointly by academicians and industry experts keeping at par with the benchmark of global excellence. Learning through extensive practical exposure in the form of extended lab training, hands-on training, industry or hospital visits, knowledge partnership, internship or clinical observership, followed by campus-to-corporate training makes the Brainware University students industry-ready by the programme-end. Currently, the university offers over 55 undergraduate, post-graduate degrees along with

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and

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programmes in the field of Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Media Science, Multimedia, Law, Commerce,

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, Biotechnology,

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, Nutrition Science, Nursing,

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, and Skill Development are taught through ten different schools. Brainware University Schools of Learning School of Engineering School of Biotechnology & Bioscience School of Agriculture School of Management School of Law School of Medical & Allied Health Science School of Communication, Multimedia & Film Studies School of Humanities & Social Sciences School of Skill Development

Campus Placement

Brainware University was adjudged the Best University in Infrastructure, Education and Placement by the Times of India Business Award 2022. In the past six years, Brainware has achieved a magical figure of 98% placements. The University has also earned high ratings from recruiters. Brainware University has a dedicated Campus-to-Corporate team who hand-hold the students throughout their academic journey. Right from the start, students are rigorously trained by the Placement Trainers in business communication skills, soft skills, aptitude personality grooming. The Campus-to-Corporate team, also known as the Placement Team, has designed a intensive grooming session known as the Placement Bootcamp. These are short, rigorous, interactive sessions arranged at regular intervals. Students and trainers share a common interactive platform with the recruiters of companies. The trainees are conditioned to upskill themselves based on the trending job market, followed by situation role-play, quizzes, and other intra-group competitions. Placement Bootcamps are especially important in boosting professional qualities and confidence among students from the early days.

Campus Life

Anandadhara is the annual fest of the university. Creative Communion is an intercollege mega-event hosted in the campus. Texibition is the annual

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for

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model-building competitions, video gaming and coding competitions. The Talent Clubs includes Photography, Communication, Cinematography, Technology.

Research

Brainware University has produced 418 research papers, published in peer-reviewed journals. 113 book chapters have been published. The university currently has 59

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to its name. Brainwave: A Multidisciplinary Journal () is the quarterly e-journal. It is a peer-reviewed open-access e-Journal.

References

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