Brainware University
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| motto = We Make Careers
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| type = Private university
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| chancellor = Phalguni Mookhopadhayay
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| vice_chancellor = Sankar Gangopadhyay
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| city = Barasat
| state = West Bengal
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Brainware University is a private university located in Barasat, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established on 25 February 2016. Brainware University,{{cite web | url=https://www.ugc.gov.in/uni_contactinfo.aspx?id=CvegguymienIM0jQ93kIwA== | title=Approval of Brainwareware University By UGC (India) | access-date=21 March 2023 | archive-date=21 March 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321084207/https://www.ugc.gov.in/uni_contactinfo.aspx?id=CvegguymienIM0jQ93kIwA== | url-status=live }} recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC){{cite web |title=Private University West Bengal |url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=35&Unitype=3 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401150838/http://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=35&Unitype=3 |archive-date=1 April 2015 |access-date=18 July 2016 |publisher=University Grants Commission}} 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 Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral and Diploma programs. Brainware began as a private engineering college in West Bengal and became an IT education university. Eventually emerging as a private university on 25 February 2016 under the West Bengal Act XXXI of 2015 (more commonly referred to as Brainware University Act of 2015) passed by the West Bengal Legislature. It is part of the Brainware Group of Institutions.{{cite web |date=15 December 2015 |title=Brainware University Bill, 2015 passed in West Bengal Assembly |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/education/brainware-university-bill-2015-passed-in-west-bengal-assembly/ |access-date=18 July 2016 |publisher=Indian Express |archive-date=22 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822113018/http://indianexpress.com/article/education/brainware-university-bill-2015-passed-in-west-bengal-assembly/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |date=7 December 2015 |title=Ensure attendance during discussion of bills: West Bengal Speaker Biman Banerjee |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-12-07/news/68835812_1_winter-session-new-bills-assembly-speaker |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822195009/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-12-07/news/68835812_1_winter-session-new-bills-assembly-speaker |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 August 2016 |access-date=18 July 2016 |publisher=The Economic Times}}
Approvals and recognitions
Association of Indian Universities,
Ministry of Education, Indian Nursing Council, West Bengal Nursing Council, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research or the DSIR, Pharmacy Council of India, Ministry of MSME, Bar Council of India, Computer Society of India, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Institution Innovation Council.
Campus, infrastructure & amenities
Brainware University is built on a {{convert|9|acre|adj=on}} Barasat campus, located at Barasat Kazipara (Near Jagadighata Market).
The 9-acre campus is home to over 10000 students from across India.
Besides on-campus hostels, multisport arenas, clinics for mental healthcare, general healthcare, and physical fitness along with on-campus allied healthcare labs are available to the Brainware students.{{Cite web |last=Shiksha |first=Portal |title=shiksha.com/university/brainware-university-kolkata-48760 |url=https://www.shiksha.com/university/brainware-university-kolkata-48760 |website=Shiksha}}
Governance
- Mr. Phalguni Mookhopadhayay is the Founder Chancellor
- Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar holds the office of Vice Chancellor
Academic programs
Currently, the university offers over 55 undergraduate, postgraduate degrees along with diploma and doctoral programs{{Cite web |title=Brainware University, Kolkata Ranking 2024 In India And World |url=https://collegedunia.com/university/57217-brainware-university-kolkata/ranking |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=collegedunia.com |language=en}} in the field of Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Media Science, Multimedia,{{Cite web |last=Services |first=Indian Educational |title=Brainware University: Ranking and Accreditation and Recognitation |url=https://www.iesonline.co.in/brainware-university-kolkata/ranking |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=www.iesonline.co.in |language=en}} Law, Commerce, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Agriscience, Nutrition Science, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, and Skill Development are taught through ten different schools.{{Cite web |title=Brainware University, Kolkata: Admission, Fees, Courses, Placements, Cutoff, Ranking |url=https://www.careers360.com/university/brainware-university-kolkata |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=@careers360 |language=en |archive-date=8 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208042029/https://www.careers360.com/university/brainware-university-kolkata |url-status=live }}
- Brainware University Schools of Learning
- School of Engineering
- School of Biotechnology & Bioscience
- School of Agriculture
- School of Management
- School of Law{{Cite web |title=Brainware University Kolkata: Fees, Courses & Placement 2024 |url=https://propelld.com/site/college/brainware-university |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=propelld.com |language=en |archive-date=8 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908074453/https://propelld.com/site/college/brainware-university |url-status=live }}
- School of Medical & Allied Health Science
- School of Communication, Multimedia & Film Studies
- School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- School of Skill Development{{Cite web |title=Brainware University : Courses, Admission 2024, Placements, Ranking & Scholarships |url=https://www.collegedekho.com/colleges/brainware-university |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=CollegeDekho |language=en}}
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 techfest for prototype model-building competitions, video gaming and coding competitions.
- Talent Clubs include 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 patents to its name. Brainwave: A Multidisciplinary Journal ({{ISSN|2582-659X}}) is the quarterly e-journal. It is a peer-reviewed open-access e-Journal.
Rankings
Brainware University, located in West Bengal, India, has received recognition across multiple ranking platforms for its academic standards and research impact. According to UniRank,{{Cite web |title=Brainware University Ranking & Overview 2024 |url=https://www.4icu.org/reviews/17886.htm |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=www.4icu.org |language=en |archive-date=26 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126205518/https://www.4icu.org/reviews/17886.htm |url-status=live }} the university ranks among the notable institutions in India and is known for its focus on innovation and student support. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings,{{Cite web |date=2023-11-11 |title=Brainware University |url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/brainware-university |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=Times Higher Education (THE) |language=en}} Brainware University is acknowledged for its performance in research, teaching, and global outlook. The Ad Scientific Index{{Cite web |title=Brainware University Ranking and Analysis |url=https://www.adscientificindex.com/university/Brainware+University/ |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=www.adscientificindex.com |archive-date=27 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127023804/https://www.adscientificindex.com/university/Brainware+University/ |url-status=live }} provides a specialized evaluation, highlighting the university's H-Index and citation influence in various research fields.{{Cite web |title=Brainware University Ranking 2024: NIRF, The Week, Outlook, India Today, QS Ranking |url=https://www.getmyuni.com/college/brainware-university-kolkata-ranking |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=Getmyuni |language=en |archive-date=21 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250121045130/https://www.getmyuni.com/college/brainware-university-kolkata-ranking |url-status=live }} In the 2024 EPSI Ranking,{{Cite web |last=Saini |first=Babita |date=2024-06-22 |title=EPSI Ranking 2024: Top Business Schools & Universities in India (Govt. & Pvt.) |url=https://firstreport.news/education/epsi-ranking-in-india/ |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=First Report News |language=en-US}} Brainware University holds the 70th position within India's CLUB-100 category for multi-disciplinary universities. Edurank{{Cite web |date=2019-11-21 |title=Brainware University [Ranking 2024 + Acceptance Rate] |url=https://edurank.org/uni/brainware-university/ |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location |language=en |archive-date=19 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119085531/https://edurank.org/uni/brainware-university/ |url-status=live }} also lists the university favorably, affirming its commitment to education quality and academic growth within India.{{Cite web |title=Brainware University: Admission 2024, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking, Scholarship |url=https://collegedunia.com/university/57217-brainware-university-kolkata |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=collegedunia.com |language=en |archive-date=21 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121190358/https://collegedunia.com/university/57217-brainware-university-kolkata |url-status=live }}
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