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In this issue: Cover Story | Highlights of the Month | Campus News | Brainware Advantage | Students Corner | Contacts

 
 
COVER STORY
Hat-trick of honours for Brainware University
Hat-trick of honours for Brainware University

Brainware University has achieved a remarkable hat-trick of prestigious recognitions in 2025, reaffirming its position as a leader in higher education. At the Zee 24 Ghanta Education Excellence 2025 Awards, the university was honoured for the Best in Industry Placement & Academic Infrastructure for the fourth consecutive year. The award was proudly accepted by Hon’ble Chancellor Phalguni Mookhopadhayay from Education Minister Bratya Basu and AICTE Chairman Prof. T.G. Sitharam.
Adding to this feat, Brainware University was crowned the Best Private University in West Bengal at the Times Now Business Excellence Awards – East 2025, also winning accolades for Best in Infrastructure, Academics & Placement. Continuing its winning streak, the university was recognised as the Leading Private University in Infrastructure, Academics & Placement at the Times Business Awards West Bengal 2025. These honours stand as a testament to Brainware University’s inspiring journey from humble beginnings to a trailblazer in academic excellence.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
Entrepreneurship Catalyst Award for Brainware University
Entrepreneurship Catalyst Award for Brainware University

Brainware University bagged the Entrepreneurship Catalyst Award at SBI Youth College Ideathon 2025. From classroom ideas to boardroom breakthroughs, our students are turning innovation into impact. Recognised nationally at IIT Delhi for driving entrepreneurship, Brainware is shaping fearless future leaders, one idea at a time.

Celebrating Tagore Book Launch on Tagore’s 164th Birth Anniversary
Celebrating Tagore Book Launch on Tagore’s 164th Birth Anniversary

On Rabindranath Tagore’s 164th birth anniversary, Brainware University unveiled Celebrating Tagore - a landmark collection of 100 Rabindra Sangeet classics translated into English, enriched with rare anecdotes and critical insights. Initiated by Hon’ble Chancellor Phalguni Mookhopadhayay and led by Adjunct Professor Sudipta Bhattacharjee, the launch featured cultural performances and a special presentation, Tagore on Celluloid, spotlighting the Nobel Laureate’s cinematic legacy.

Anandadhara 2025 - The Annual Fest of Brainware University
Anandadhara 2025 - The Annual Fest of Brainware University

The annual cultural fest Anandadhara 2025 was a spectacular celebration of talent, unity, and youthful energy. With electrifying performances by Anurag Halder, Ananya Chakraborty, Parashar, Meghamallar, and our very own college band, the campus turned into a pulsating arena of music, dance, and creative expression.

 
Brainster - The Management Fest
Brainster - The Management Fest

A dynamic two-day management fest, Brainster 2K25 blended boardroom battles with artistic brilliance. From real-time business duels and marketing face-offs to vibrant cultural showcases and handcrafted exhibitions - it was a celebration of entrepreneurial energy, student spirit, and innovation beyond the classroom.

CAMPUS NEWS
Placement Drive with Lenskart
Placement Drive with Lenskart

From sharpening vision to shaping careers, Lenskart stepped onto the Brainware campus not just as an eyewear giant, but as a dream employer for many of our bright students. The recruitment drive brought fresh focus to opportunities in the retail-tech industry, with the Lenskart representative sharing career pathways, growth possibilities, and the skills that make a candidate stand out.

Stronger Together: Embracing Inclusion and Building Respectful Community
Stronger Together: Embracing Inclusion and Building Respectful Community

At Brainware University, the spirit of unity and inclusivity took centre stage as the Student Service Centre (Student Counselling Cell), in collaboration with IQAC, successfully organised an inspiring elocution competition on the theme: ‘Stronger Together: Embracing Inclusion and Building Respectful Community’.

Job Fair 2025 at Brainware University
Job Fair 2025 at Brainware University

Brainware University’s Campus to Corporate Cell rolled out the red carpet for top recruiters at Job Fair 2025 - a career carnival buzzing with ambition and opportunity. Leading names like Bajaj Allianz, SBI Cards, HDB Financial Services, Chelson Gordon & more were on the lookout for future leaders - and our students rose to the occasion with skill, confidence, and charisma.

Bar-at-Law Meet
Bar-at-Law Meet

The Department of Law, Brainware University, in collaboration with C2C, successfully hosted the ‘Bar-at-Law Meet’ Career Guidance Workshop, opening doors for aspiring lawyers dreaming of a legal career abroad.

4th International Conference on ‘Understanding the Global South’
4th International Conference on ‘Understanding the Global South’

In a world increasingly shaped by shifting geopolitical identities, Brainware University’s Department of English & Literary Studies proudly hosted the 4th International Conference on ‘Understanding the Global South: Transition and Transmission’. Conducted in hybrid mode, this intellectually vibrant event brought together celebrated academicians, scholars, and writers to engage in critical discourse on how the Global South negotiates its narratives through movement, memory, literature, and lived realities.

Turning Numbers into Narratives: A Data-Driven Workshop on SPSS
Turning Numbers into Narratives: A Data-Driven Workshop on SPSS

From research tables to real-time insights, MBA students and PhD scholars at Brainware University immersed themselves in a high-impact, hands-on workshop on ‘SPSS for Data Analysis’, oraganised by the Department of Management. Guided by Dr. Shantanu Chakraborty, Professor and Dean, IMS Business School, Kolkata, the session demystified the complexities of statistical data interpretation and predictive analytics using SPSS, one of the most robust tools in social science and business research.

A Tribute to Care & Commitment - 5th Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking Ceremony
A Tribute to Care & Commitment  - 5th Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking Ceremony

The Institute of Nursing, Brainware University, celebrated its 5th Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking Ceremony - a heartfelt homage to Florence Nightingale, on International Nurses Day. The ceremony began with the symbolic lighting of the lamp, igniting the flame of service, compassion, and knowledge in the hearts of the future caregivers. Esteemed dignitaries, including our Honourable Chancellor Phalguni Mookhopadhayay and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sanjay Kumar, delivered inspiring addresses to the gathering.

Insights on Self-Regulation, Emotional Literacy, and Stress Resilience
Insights on Self-Regulation, Emotional Literacy, and Stress Resilience

The workshop was conducted by Binati Mondal, our in-house Student Counsellor, who shared actionable insights on self-regulation, emotional literacy, and stress resilience with final-year BSc and GNM students. From breathwork and mindfulness to understanding the cognitive triggers of stress, the session blended theory with practice, preparing students for the emotional rigour of clinical and caregiving environments. Students actively participated in the Q&A segment, reflecting on personal triggers, burnout symptoms, and how calmness can become a learned, daily discipline in high-pressure healthcare settings.

Insightful Panel Discussion titled ‘Friends: The Reason Behind Life’s Sustainability’
Insightful Panel Discussion titled ‘Friends: The Reason Behind Life’s Sustainability’

Brainware University’s Student Service Centre in association with IQAC hosted a heartfelt and insightful panel discussion titled ‘Friends: The Reason Behind Life’s Sustainability’, exploring the theme of Safer Campus & the Importance of Friendship. What followed was an hour of laughter, honesty, storytelling, and sincere reflection. Our distinguished panellists shared personal anecdotes, professional insights, and some much-needed advice on navigating friendships in college.

 
Celebration of World Thalassemia Day
Celebration of World Thalassemia Day

On the occasion of World Thalassemia Day, the Department of Allied Health Sciences at Brainware University joined forces with the Indian Red Cross Society and Central Blood Bank, Kolkata to host a life-saving Blood Donation Drive on campus. Our students rose to the occasion - rolling up their sleeves and standing tall for a cause that truly matters.

 
A Seminar titled ‘Lead Like a Woman: Claiming Your Space in Leadership and Decision-Making’
A Seminar titled ‘Lead Like a Woman: Claiming Your Space in Leadership and Decision-Making’

The Department of Hospital Management in collaboration with IQAC hosted a dynamic seminar titled ‘Lead Like a Woman: Claiming Your Space in Leadership and Decision-Making’. Gouranga Sarkar, Senior Manager, Learner & Development, L&T Finance, brought in a wealth of insight with charm, wit, and clarity. Mr Sarkar reiterated that whether CEOs, traffic police officers, or homemakers, leadership is about taking responsibility and making decisions, not holding titles.

 
164th Birth Anniversary through Rabindra Utsav at the Institute of Nursing
164th Birth Anniversary through Rabindra Utsav at the Institute of Nursing

At Brainware University, the Institute of Nursing paid a heartfelt tribute to the timeless genius of Rabindranath Tagore on his 164th birth anniversary through Rabindra Utsav - a celebration that transcended time, discipline and language. The event unfolded with melodious group songs, evocative dance performances, and thought-provoking addresses, all rooted in Tagore’s philosophy of harmony, humanity and creativity.

 
Expert Lecture by LTIMindtree
Expert Lecture by LTIMindtree

‘A packed auditorium, an eminent speaker, and an audience brimming with inquisitive minds - the Expert Lecture by LTIMindtree, organised in collaboration with C2C and the Department of Computational Sciences, had all the elements of an enriching academic event. Our BCA students had the valuable opportunity to gain real-world industry insights directly from seasoned professionals. Initiatives like these play a vital role in shaping the tech leaders of tomorrow.

 
Practical Aspects of Low Voltage Switchgear Selection in Distribution System
Practical Aspects of Low Voltage Switchgear Selection in Distribution System

The Department of Electrical Engineering at Brainware University successfully hosted a technically enriching seminar titled ‘Practical Aspects of Low Voltage Switchgear Selection in Distribution System’ and the session was led by Indrajit Biswas, Project Associate, Eastern Region (India), International Copper Association (India).

 
BLS Training: Turning Students into Lifesavers!
BLS Training: Turning Students into Lifesavers!

Our Allied Health Science students stepped into action with a hands-on Basic Life Support (BLS) training in collaboration with Apollo Foundation - empowering them with critical life-saving skills and confidence to be first responders in emergencies.

 
Celebrating World Creativity & Innovation Day with Rohan Tripathy!
Celebrating World Creativity & Innovation Day with Rohan Tripathy!

Our Management students had an inspiring session with Rohan Tripathy, Director of Inovocare Healthsoft Solutions, who shared game-changing insights on creativity, innovation, and leadership in the healthcare industry.

 
From Campus to Global Career: A Seminar with IBM Technocrat
From Campus to Global Career: A Seminar with IBM Technocrat

In a power-packed seminar, organised by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, titled ‘From Campus to Global Career’, students of Computer Science and Engineering explored this very transition through the firsthand experiences of Dewasish Pramanik, Software Developer at IBM.

 
Career in Law: Learning from the Leader
Career in Law: Learning from the Leader

Brainware University’s national-level workshop ‘Career in Law: Learning from the Leader’, organised by the Department of Law and the university’s Campus to Corporate Cell (C2C) brought our students face-to-face with one of the finest minds in the legal fraternity - Ashok Kumar Dhandhania, President of the Bar Association, High Court, Calcutta.

 
Yoga Competition 2025
Yoga Competition 2025

Brainware University witnessed a perfect blend of fitness and focus at the Yoga Competition 2025, jointly organised by the Student Service Centre and Fit India Club.
The event began with a tribute to Maharshi Patanjali, the founder of Yoga, followed by a soulful musical performance that set the tone for a day of balance - both physical and mental. From powerful individual yoga poses showcasing muscle endurance and core strength, to impressive breathing control and flexibility, participants displayed not just form, but fierce discipline.

 
Texibition 2K25
Texibition 2K25

From groundbreaking prototypes that pushed the limits of what’s possible to a 7-hour hackathon where young minds coded through the chaos and emerged with dazzling solutions, to industrial business plans that sparked visions of the next big startup and the BGMI showdown where the arena lit up with every shot, strategy, and roar - this was a playground where talent met opportunity, and the sparks flew.
The students, the innovators, the thinkers, the gamers, the dreamers - you didn’t just participate, you owned the stage and carved your mark into Brainware’s history.

 
BRAINWARE ADVANTAGE
Free Eye Check-up Camp
Free Eye Check-up Camp

The Department of Allied Health Sciences, in collaboration with the NSS Unit of Brainware University, proudly organised a free eye check-up camp at Yuva Milan Sangha, Nagarthuba, Habra.

 
Industry Visit to the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre
Industry Visit to the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre

Our students recently embarked on an eye-opening Industry Visit to the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) - a premier R&D unit under the Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India.

 
Visit Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya
Visit Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya

Our Agriculture students got a golden opportunity to visit Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV), a premier institute that has shaped the future of Indian agriculture for decades.

 
A Prestigious SCOPUS (Q2)-indexed Journal Publication-Dr. Jayeeta Majumder (Associate Professor) and Dr. Sourav Gangopadhyay (HOD), Department of Hospital Management
A Prestigious SCOPUS (Q2)-indexed Journal Publication-Dr. Jayeeta Majumder (Associate Professor) and Dr. Sourav Gangopadhyay (HOD), Department of Hospital Management

Dr. Jayeeta Majumder (Associate Professor) and Dr. Sourav Gangopadhyay (HOD), Department of Hospital Management, have added a new feather to our cap. Their collaborative research paper has been published in Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management - a prestigious SCOPUS (Q2)-indexed journal by Associated Management Consultants!

 
ABP Library Visit for Media Science Students
ABP Library Visit for Media Science Students

The MSc students of Media Science and Journalism from Brainware University recently found out, as they stepped into the revered ABP library at the Anandabazar Patrika office where generations of stories sleep between yellowing pages and digital screens hum with archived headlines.
Accompanied by Sudipta Bhattacharjee, Adjunct Professor and the Former Resident Editor (Northeast) at The Telegraph, the students didn’t just visit a library; they travelled through time.

 
Dr. Bipasa Bimalendu Patra Earns Prestigious International Recognition and Patent Grant
Dr. Bipasa Bimalendu Patra Earns Prestigious International Recognition and Patent Grant

Dr. Bipasa Bimalendu Patra, Associate Director, IQAC and Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Brainware University, continues to uphold academic and technological excellence. She has recently been invited as a Programme Committee Member and Reviewer at two reputed international conferences—ICIVC 2024 at NIT Agartala and ICCIS 2024 at MANIT Bhopal—highlighting her contributions to the field of intelligent systems.
In a further testament to her innovation, Dr. Patra has received the Certificate of Registration of Design from the Patent Office, Government of India, for her invention titled ‘Device to Manage Power Consumption’.

 
Taylor & Francis Publication, Dr. Ramesh Palisetty, Associate Professor, Department of Management
Taylor & Francis Publication, Dr. Ramesh Palisetty, Associate Professor, Department of Management

Dr. Ramesh Palisetty, Associate Professor, Department of Management, has made us proud with his stellar research publication in the SCOPUS (Q2)-indexed journal published by Routledge (Taylor & Francis).

 
Sage Publication for Mechanical Engineering Professor-Dr. Subhankar Saha
Sage Publication for Mechanical Engineering Professor-Dr. Subhankar Saha

Dr. Subhankar Saha, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering for his SCIE (Q1)-indexed journal publication published by Sage.

 
Publication in Elsevier Journal - Dr. Subrata Sinha and Mr. Saurav Mali from the Department of Computational Sciences
Publication in Elsevier Journal - Dr. Subrata Sinha and Mr. Saurav Mali from the Department of Computational Sciences

Dr. Subrata Sinha and Mr. Saurav Mali from the Department of Computational Sciences have been published in the globally acclaimed SCIE & Scopus-indexed Elsevier journal.

 
Director - Research & Projects Dr. Deepshikha Datta-Publication in SCIE (Q3)-indexed Springer Journal
Director - Research & Projects Dr. Deepshikha Datta-Publication in  SCIE (Q3)-indexed Springer Journal

Director - Research & Projects Dr. Deepshikha Datta deserves big applause as her work has been featured in the prestigious SCIE (Q3)-indexed Springer Journal.

 
Biswarup Yogi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computational Sciences-Publication in Q1 SCIE-indexed in Elsevier Journal
Biswarup Yogi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computational Sciences-Publication in Q1 SCIE-indexed in Elsevier Journal

Biswarup Yogi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computational Sciences, Brainware University, has made it to the top with a Q1 SCIE-indexed publication in Elsevier.

 
Outreach Camp in Collaboration with Full Moon Foundation
Outreach Camp in Collaboration with Full Moon Foundation

Brainware University’s Department of Allied Health Sciences, in collaboration with NSS and Full Moon Foundation, took a heartfelt step toward community care through two impactful outreach camps at Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas - Bright Eyes Eye Screening Camp and Healthtrack Pathology Health Checkup Camp.

 
STUDENTS' CORNER
Best Theme Award at the SBI Youth College Ideathon 2025-Apurba Mukherjee, Gourab Das, Manas Kumar Ghosh (B.Tech) and Liza Agarwal (BCA)
Best Theme Award at the SBI Youth College Ideathon 2025-Apurba Mukherjee, Gourab Das, Manas Kumar Ghosh (B.Tech) and Liza Agarwal (BCA)

In a stellar win for Brainware University, Apurba Mukherjee, Gourab Das, Manas Kumar Ghosh (B.Tech) and Liza Agarwal (BCA) clinched the Best Theme Award at the SBI Youth College Ideathon 2025 at IIT Delhi, bagging Rs 10,000 in prize money.

CRESCENT XENEX Creates History with Unprecedented Winning Streak
CRESCENT XENEX Creates History with Unprecedented Winning Streak

It is with immense pride that we announce the exceptional achievement of Team CRESCENT XENEX from Brainware University, who have made an indelible mark in the inter-college fashion circuit this season.
Participating in eight major fashion shows across various prestigious college festivals - including XAVIESTA’25, Hallucia’25, Akriti, Ignis, Managedia, and Poila Parbon - the team emerged victorious on every single stage, securing eight consecutive wins.
Far from simply adhering to conventional norms, CRESCENT XENEX brought a refreshing and fearless approach to the runway, redefining fashion presentations with creativity, precision, and confidence. Their performances were not only aesthetically compelling but also showcased the team's commitment to innovation and excellence.
This remarkable journey stands as a testament to the team’s raw talent, relentless hard work, and unwavering spirit. Their consistent success is an inspiration to the entire Brainware community, reminding us that history is made not by chance, but by those who dare to push boundaries.

TEAM FASHIONOVA-2nd Runner-Up title at PANACHE
TEAM FASHIONOVA-2nd Runner-Up title at PANACHE

TEAM FASHIONOVA from Brainware University clinched the 2nd Runner-Up title at PANACHE, the high-energy inter-college fashion show held during Techno Main Saltlake’s Anakhronos ’25.

 
Our Media Science Students Featured in Popular English Daily
Our Media Science Students Featured in Popular English Daily

Our Media Science and Journalism students are making their presence felt in the city’s buzz - frequently featured in the T2 supplement of The Telegraph.

Theatrical Exploration at Kalpanik Rang
Theatrical Exploration at Kalpanik Rang

The Drama Club Proscenium, in collaboration with IQAC, delivered an unforgettable afternoon of theatrical exploration at Kalpanik Rang.

 
Celebrating the GATE 2025 Success of Our CSE (AI) Students
Celebrating the GATE 2025 Success of Our CSE (AI) Students

We are proud to announce the remarkable success of our students from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) in the GATE 2025 examination.
Heartfelt congratulations to Md. Usman Ansari, Palit Paban Mahata, Mrityunjoy Mahato, Himangshu Mahato, and Deepajyoti Chakraborty for their outstanding performance. Their achievements are a testament to their unwavering dedication, technical proficiency, and academic excellence.
Their success not only brings pride to the department but also inspires their peers to aim higher and persevere.

 
BSc Psychology students Srijani Kundu, Agnikana Biswas, Priyadev Dutta and Alokananda Chakraborty. Guided by faculty Subhajit Aich-Publication in SCOPUS-indexed Journal of Neonatal Surgery
BSc Psychology students Srijani Kundu, Agnikana Biswas, Priyadev Dutta and Alokananda Chakraborty. Guided by faculty Subhajit Aich-Publication in SCOPUS-indexed Journal of Neonatal Surgery

BSc Psychology students Srijani Kundu, Agnikana Biswas, Priyadev Dutta and Alokananda Chakraborty. Guided by faculty Subhajit Aich, they have earned a prestigious publication in the SCOPUS-indexed Journal of Neonatal Surgery.

 
Award-winning Poster Presentation-Sanjana Singha and Agnik Banerjee from B.Pharm
Award-winning Poster Presentation-Sanjana Singha and Agnik Banerjee from B.Pharm

Sanjana Singha and Agnik Banerjee from B.Pharm turned science into art with their award-winning poster on Micronization by Precipitation at Dr. B.C. Roy College of Pharmacy, Durgapur.

 
Face Painting Competition
Face Painting Competition

The Face Painting Competition turned cheeks into vibrant canvases. Students showcased their creativity, transforming skin into stunning stories using bold lines, vivid hues and artistic flair.

 
Rajesh Singh (Physiotherapy)- West Bengal State Karate Championship 2025
Rajesh Singh (Physiotherapy)- West Bengal State Karate Championship 2025

Rajesh Singh (Physiotherapy) has punched through limits and kicked past boundaries at the West Bengal State Karate Championship 2025 winning Gold and Silver.

 
Moheshwar Mukherjee from Civil Engineering- All Bengal Powerlifting Championship 2025
Moheshwar Mukherjee from Civil Engineering- All Bengal Powerlifting Championship 2025

Moheshwar Mukherjee from Civil Engineering, who proved that true power comes from both mind and muscle at the All Bengal Powerlifting Championship 2025.
Brainware University is proud to offer the Brainware Vidyalankar Scholarship to meritorious students as part of its commitment to academic excellence. Eligible candidates can avail this prestigious scholarship during the admission process.

 
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