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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,[2] recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)[3] is a state unitary university with the right to confer degrees as per Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.
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| Motto | We Make Careers |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 2016 |
Academic affiliations | |
| Chancellor | Phalguni Mookhopadhayay |
| Vice-Chancellor | Sankar Gangopadhyay |
Academic staff | 376 (2023)[1] |
| Location | , , India 22°43′55″N 88°29′59″E / 22.7320243°N 88.4998499°E |
| Campus | Urban 9 acres (3.6 ha) |
| Colours | Blue and Red |
| Website | brainwareuniversity |
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History
editBrainware 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.[3][4][5]
Approvals and recognitions
editUniversity Grants Commission, 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
editBrainware University is built on a 9-acre (3.6 ha) 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.[6]
Governance
edit- Mr. Phalguni Mookhopadhayay is the Founder Chancellor
- Prof. Shankar Gangopadhayay holds the office of Vice Chancellor
Academic programs
editCurrently, the university offers over 55 undergraduate, postgraduate degrees along with diploma and doctoral programs[7] in the field of Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Media Science, Multimedia,[8] Law, Commerce, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Agriscience, Nutrition Science, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, and Skill Development are taught through ten different schools.[9]
- Brainware University Schools of Learning
- School of Engineering
- School of Biotechnology & Bioscience
- School of Agriculture
- School of Management
- School of Law[10]
- School of Medical & Allied Health Science
- School of Communication, Multimedia & Film Studies
- School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- School of Skill Development[11]
Campus life
edit- 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
editBrainware 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
editBrainware University, located in West Bengal, India, has received recognition across multiple ranking platforms for its academic standards and research impact. According to UniRank,[12] 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,[13] Brainware University is acknowledged for its performance in research, teaching, and global outlook. The Ad Scientific Index[14] provides a specialized evaluation, highlighting the university's H-Index and citation influence in various research fields.[15] In the 2024 EPSI Ranking,[16] Brainware University holds the 70th position within India's CLUB-100 category for multi-disciplinary universities. Edurank[17] also lists the university favorably, affirming its commitment to education quality and academic growth within India.[18]
References
edit- ^ "NIRF 2023" (PDF). Brainware University.
- ^ "Approval of Brainwareware University By UGC (India)".
- ^ a b "Private University West Bengal". University Grants Commission. Archived from the original on 1 April 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Brainware University Bill, 2015 passed in West Bengal Assembly". Indian Express. 15 December 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Ensure attendance during discussion of bills: West Bengal Speaker Biman Banerjee". The Economic Times. 7 December 2015. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ Shiksha, Portal. "shiksha.com/university/brainware-university-kolkata-48760". Shiksha.
- ^ "Brainware University, Kolkata Ranking 2024 In India And World". collegedunia.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Services, Indian Educational. "Brainware University: Ranking and Accreditation and Recognitation". www.iesonline.co.in. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Brainware University, Kolkata: Admission, Fees, Courses, Placements, Cutoff, Ranking". @careers360. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Brainware University Kolkata: Fees, Courses & Placement 2024". propelld.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Brainware University : Courses, Admission 2024, Placements, Ranking & Scholarships". CollegeDekho. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Brainware University Ranking & Overview 2024". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Brainware University". Times Higher Education (THE). 11 November 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Brainware University Ranking and Analysis". www.adscientificindex.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Brainware University Ranking 2024: NIRF, The Week, Outlook, India Today, QS Ranking". Getmyuni. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Saini, Babita (22 June 2024). "EPSI Ranking 2024: Top Business Schools & Universities in India (Govt. & Pvt.)". First Report News. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Brainware University [Ranking 2024 + Acceptance Rate]". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Brainware University: Admission 2024, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking, Scholarship". collegedunia.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
