

Brainware University, Kolkata
Also known as Brainware University, BWU, Brainware University Barasat
- Fees / year
- ₹81,400 - ₹3.14L
- Courses
- 64+
- Established
- 2016
About Brainware University, Kolkata
Brainware University is a state private university at Barasat, Kolkata (398 Ramkrishnapur Road, near Jagadighata Market, pincode 700125), North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. It was established by the Brainware University Act, 2015 (West Bengal Act XXXI of 2015), which was published in the Kolkata Gazette Extraordinary on 27 January 2016 and came into effect from 25 February 2016. The University Grants Commission (UGC) recognises it, and it is empowered to award degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act at its main campus in regular mode. The university's footer also lists a Salt Lake campus in Sector V, Bidhannagar, but its programme pages do not say which programme runs where.
Accreditation, approvals and rankings
- NAAC: no NAAC grade is published on the university's pages (checked 16 October 2026).
- NIRF: the university hosts the data it submitted for NIRF 2026 (overall, engineering, innovation, law, management, pharmacy and sustainable institutions). Its NIRF page states no rank.
- Approvals: UGC recognition, Pharmacy Council of India and Indian Nursing Council approvals for 2026-27, West Bengal Nursing Council and Bar Council of India. The university says that, as a university set up by a State Act, it does not need AICTE approval.
Schools and programmes
The 2026-27 programme pages list 64 full-time programmes in the schools of engineering, computational and applied sciences, management and commerce, medical and allied health sciences, biotechnology and biosciences, agriculture, law, communication, multimedia and film studies, and humanities and social sciences. They include B.Tech in computer science and related specialisations, BCA, BBA (Honours), B.Com (Honours), B.Pharm, B.Sc programmes in nursing and allied health, LL.B. and integrated law degrees, M.Tech, MCA, MBA, M.Pharm, M.Sc, LLM, MA English and diplomas in engineering, pharmacy, nursing and medical laboratory science. Lateral-entry and Ph.D. programmes are listed separately.
Students
In its NIRF 2026 submission the university reported 14,426 students in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in 2024-25 and 77 Ph.D. students. The overview page gives "over 19,000 students" without a year.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2016
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Approvals
- UGC, PCI, INC, BCI
- Programmes
- 64Engineering, Management, Medical, Science
- UG fees
- ₹1.03L – ₹3.14L a year
- PG fees
- ₹97,700 – ₹2.83L a year
- Also known as
- Brainware University, BWU, Brainware University Barasat
- Website
- brainwareuniversity.ac.in
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
Courses and Fees
64 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 11 | ₹97,700 – ₹2,05,400 |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) | Undergraduate | 7 | ₹1,19,400 – ₹1,71,400 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 6 | ₹1,94,400 |
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 5 | ₹1,90,400 – ₹2,43,800 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 4 | ₹1,60,400 – ₹1,78,400 |
| Master of Technology | Postgraduate | 4 | ₹1,73,400 |
| Diploma in Engineering | Diploma | 3 | ₹81,400 – ₹89,400 |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Undergraduate | 2 | ₹1,45,400 – ₹1,54,400 |
Admission 2027
Admission to Brainware University is through an online application and the Brainware Entrance Test (BET) where a programme requires it, otherwise on merit in the qualifying examination. The B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering and AI and Robotics pages also name JEE Main and WBJEE as routes. No 2027-28 schedule is published (checked 16 October 2026); the university shows Admissions Open 2026-27 without a closing date.
By programme group
- B.Tech: 60% in Class 12 and 45% in three subjects taken together, with Physics and Mathematics mandatory (Physics and Chemistry for Biotechnology); reserved categories get a 5% relaxation.
- Other undergraduate programmes: 50% in Class 12 for BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Sc cyber security, psychology, journalism and English; 60% with Physics, Chemistry and Biology for optometry, physiotherapy and the allied health degrees; 60% for B.Pharm and B.Sc Biotechnology; B.Sc Nursing is for women only. LL.B. needs a graduation (45%), BBA LL.B. and B.A. LL.B. need Class 12 (50%).
- Postgraduate programmes: a bachelor's degree with 40% to 55% depending on the programme (50% for MBA and MCA, GATE preferred for M.Tech); LLM needs 45% in LL.B.
- Diploma: Madhyamik (Class 10) with 45% for engineering diplomas; 10+2 with science subjects for D.Pharm and DMLS; 10+2 for GNM (women only).
The admission procedure page lists these steps: choose a programme, apply online, fill the form, take the BET, send documents by mail or WhatsApp, pay by NEFT, IMPS or UPI, complete the anti-ragging form and receive the admission letter. The B.Tech CSE page states an application fee of Rs 5,000 that is not refundable.
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(10)Brainware University, Kolkata: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B.Tech fee at Brainware University?
For 2026-27 the first-year fee (semesters 1 and 2) is Rs 1,94,400 for each of the six B.Tech programmes: CSE, CSE with AI and ML, AI and Robotics, Cyber Security, Data Science and AI, and Biotechnology. The total programme fee is Rs 5,79,600 (Rs 5,59,600 for Biotechnology), with semester fees falling from Rs 98,200 in semester 1 to Rs 43,200 in semester 8. Hostel is extra.
What are the BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, nursing and law fees at Brainware University?
First-year fees for 2026-27: BBA (Hons) Rs 1,78,400; BCA (Hons) Rs 1,54,400; B.Com (Hons) Rs 1,34,400; B.Pharm Rs 3,14,400; B.Sc Nursing Rs 2,43,800; B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) Rs 1,59,400; LL.B. Rs 1,64,400; BBA LL.B. and B.A. LL.B. Rs 1,60,400. Each is the sum of semesters 1 and 2 in the university's semester-wise table; later semesters cost less.
What are the MBA, MCA, M.Tech and M.Pharm fees at Brainware University?
First-year fees for 2026-27 (semesters 1 and 2): MBA Rs 2,83,400; M.Tech Rs 1,73,400; MCA Rs 1,73,400; M.Pharm Rs 2,25,400; LLM Rs 1,50,400; MCom Rs 1,08,700; MA English Rs 98,700. Total programme fees are Rs 5,09,800 for MBA, Rs 2,89,800 for M.Tech, Rs 2,99,800 for MCA and Rs 3,99,800 for M.Pharm.
Does Brainware University have its own entrance test?
Yes. The Brainware Entrance Test (BET) is a one-hour, 100-mark multiple-choice test, and the admission procedure lists it as a step. The subjects depend on the programme, for example Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English for B.Tech CSE in AI and ML, and Law and English for LLM. Most programme pages say admission is by merit or BET; the B.Tech CSE page also names JEE Main and WBJEE. The university has not published BET dates, a fee or a syllabus.
When do admissions at Brainware University open for 2027?
No 2027-28 schedule has been published (checked 16 October 2026). The university shows Admissions Open 2026-27 on its pages and gives no closing date. Applications are online and the first contact is the admission desk at 70031 62601.
What are the NAAC grade and NIRF rank of Brainware University?
The university's pages publish no NAAC grade (checked 16 October 2026). It hosts the data it submitted for NIRF 2026 in the overall, engineering, innovation, law, management, pharmacy and sustainable institutions categories, but its NIRF page states no rank.
How are placements at Brainware University?
In its NIRF 2026 data, of 2,800 students who graduated in the minimum stipulated time in 2024-25 across UG and PG programmes, 954 were placed (about 34%), with median salaries of Rs 1,96,006 for 3-year UG, Rs 3,18,000 for 4-year UG, Rs 2,28,000 for 5-year UG and Rs 2,64,000 for PG programmes. The placement page claims 98% placement, a 36 LPA highest CTC and 4 LPA average CTC without naming a batch; its certified report counts only students eligible for placement.
What is the hostel fee at Brainware University?
For 2026-27 the fee is Rs 10,000 a month for a 4-bed room including food and lodging, which is Rs 1,20,000 for 12 months, and Rs 12,000 (2-bed) or Rs 15,000 (single room) a month for girls. A refundable caution deposit of Rs 10,000 and a non-refundable joining fee of Rs 10,000 are extra, and fees are paid every three months in advance.
What scholarships does Brainware University offer?
For 2026-27 the Vidyalankar scholarship waives half the tuition fee for 90% to below 95% in the qualifying examination and the full tuition fee for 95% and above. The Medha Britti merit scholarship gives Rs 15,000 to Rs 70,000 by marks and programme, deducted from the last semester fee, and the Krira Ratna sports scholarship waives 25% to 100% of tuition. An early admission offer of up to Rs 30,000 is also advertised.
Is Brainware University a private university and is it UGC recognised?
Yes. It is a state private university set up by the Brainware University Act, 2015 of West Bengal, in force from 25 February 2016, and is recognised by the UGC to award degrees at its main campus under Section 22 of the UGC Act. The university says it needs no AICTE approval because a State Act established it.
What is the admission process at Brainware University, Kolkata?
Admission to Brainware University is through an online application and the Brainware Entrance Test (BET) where a programme requires it, otherwise on merit in the qualifying examination. The B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering and AI and Robotics pages also name JEE Main and WBJEE as routes.
Which courses does Brainware University, Kolkata offer?
Brainware University, Kolkata offers 64 programmes in Engineering, Management, Medical, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Law, Design, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Computer Applications and Paramedical, including Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology, Diploma in Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science.
Which bodies approve or accredit Brainware University, Kolkata?
Brainware University, Kolkata lists approval or accreditation from UGC, PCI, INC and BCI.
What other names is Brainware University, Kolkata known by?
Brainware University, Kolkata is also known as Brainware University, BWU and Brainware University Barasat.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for Brainware University, Kolkata on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 16 October 2026.
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