The university was established in the year 2016. Brainware University is a private state university established by the Government of West Bengal. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Brainware University offers specialised programmes in engineering, biotechnology, biosciences, management and commerce, law, pharmacy, allied health sciences, computational and applied sciences, communication, multimedia and media science. The university also offers diploma courses in various subjects. Brainware University is recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Brainware University Kolkata, a part of a 30-year-old leading education group, Brainware of West Bengal, started with the aim of contributing to nation-building through research, innovation and quality education. The university is the brainchild of Mr. Phalguni Mookhopadhayay. More than 2 lakhs students have completed their education from the Brainware University.
Brainware University offers over 60 diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral and skill programmes to around 10,000 students. Brainware University admissions are done based on the performance of the candidates in the Brainware Entrance Test (BET).
Brainware University organises various seminars, workshops, fests to unleash the creativity of students. Students can join a variety of clubs to pursue their interests, such as photography clubs, technology clubs, communication clubs, and so on. Brainware University Kolkata has well-maintained infrastructural facilities, modern labs and workshops, a team of highly qualified faculty, soft skills training, and an efficient placement cell.
Brainware University is located at 398, Ramkrishnapur Road, near Jagadighata Market, Barasat, Kolkata in West Bengal. The nearest railway station to the university campus is Barasat Railway Station, which is about 2.5 km away and the nearest bus depot is Barasat WBTC which is just 2.9 km away from the campus. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is about 14.5 km from Brainware University. Students can take a taxi or cab to reach the campus.
Boys Hostel Brainware University facilities and infrastructure include a boys’ hostel on the campus premises. The boys’ hostel has various facilities for the students. In the boys’ hostel, there is an RO water facility and generator backup are available in the case of a power outage. The boys’ hostel rooms are entirely secure and surrounded by boundary walls, with indoor and outdoor games and recreation facilities for the students. The boys’ hostel is the place where students relax after a busy day and catch up with friends.
Girls Hostel On the campus, there is a girls’ hostel for female students. Girls’ hostel rooms are equipped with all the modern facilities. There is the provision of RO water plants and generator backup facilities in case of power failure in the hostel. The girls’ hostel is fully safe and enclosed with boundary walls and has the provision of indoor and outdoor games and recreation facilities for the students.
Gym Brainware University facilities and infrastructure include a well-equipped gymnasium. The university believes in letting the students take care of their health in addition to their studies. At the fitness centre, there is a modern gymnasium with fully equipped weight loss machines that help students get fit as well as stay fit.
Library There is a well-equipped library in the university. The library has the latest volumes in the fields of art, science, technology, management and general areas. It has a membership in e-resources and has a subscription to national and international peer-reviewed e-journals. An online public access catalogue (OPAC) facility is available to facilitate the online search of the library books with title, author, keyword and subject. Brainware University library has an institutional membership of DELNET and the university library has membership with National Digital Library and e-Shodh Sindhu.
Sports Brainware University facilities include various sports facilities on the campus. There is a huge playground for various sports activities like cricket, football and basketball. The university also provides an indoor table tennis arrangement, carrom, and a swimming pool are available on the campus. Brainware University has a well-furnished football field and cricket fields. It also has a hockey field, handball, volleyball and badminton court. Tournaments in these sports are organised on the campus at the university level. Brainware University organises annual sports every year in which students of all disciplines take part.
Cafeteria Brainware University has a well-maintained cafeteria that is situated within the university campus premises. The canteen is the place where students indulge in gossip. It is also famous for a wide variety of food, available at affordable prices. Hygienic tasty snacks and food items are also available at reasonable rates for students and staff.
Auditorium Brainware University facilities and infrastructure include an auditorium. The hall is equipped with the latest teaching aids like LCD projector, slide projector and overhead projector. The hall is also used for conducting guest lectures, conferences and seminars.
Medical/Hospital Brainware University has a medical facility on the campus for its students and staff. Medical doctors and other necessary first aid and emergency medicines are available for the staff and students.
Wifi The university is a Wi-Fi enabled campus. There is Wi-Fi connectivity available for students and staff on the campus premises.
IT Infrastructure The university is equipped with good IT infrastructural facilities. The computer centre of the university maintains and manages campus networking and internet facilities. It provides both wired and WiFi connectivity to the students and faculty members. The centre is equipped with the latest system/application software, operating system and various utility software. All students and faculty members in the university are allowed to access the internet for academic and research purposes.
Transport Brainware University provides transport facilities for students and staff members. It maintains buses that pick up as well as drop students to their homes and help them commute from home to college and back home, and vice versa, every day.
Laboratories On the campus premises, each department of Brainware University has well-equipped laboratories. It provides lab facilities for science teaching and research.