School of Management & Commerce, Brainware University, Kolkata

Overview

The School of Management & Commerce, Brainware University, Kolkata, is one of the oldest management colleges in West Bengal. It offers BBA, MBA, and BCom Honors courses in multiple specializations, in addition to doctoral degree programs. The campus has a high degree of integration with the industry - for example, MBA (Hospital Management) students can work directly with healthcare providers to learn practical skills. It is also a center for professional certifications: MBA students can strengthen their resumes through financial modeling and statistical analysis courses.

Brainware University leverages the power of its Campus to Corporate program to provide job placements to almost all its BBA and MBA students. The highest CTC in the ongoing placement season so far is INR 5.78 LPA, with multiple blue chip companies participating in the hiring process, including Future Group, Aditya Birla Retail, Amazon, and Infosys. The average CTC was INR 3.5 LPA, which is more than 60% that of the highest salary package, which is higher than most other Business Schools.

The campus of Brainware University houses multiple Schools, including the Departments of Management and Commerce. Campus life offers many unique opportunities to BBA and MBA students, including an Earn While You Learn scheme, where students can apply to work in the Library, Laboratories, or Human Resources Department to earn a monthly stipend. The University also has venues for indoor and outdoor sports, and halls where students can participate in cultural activities.

Highlights

Fees

The total academic fees (including tuition, examination, and registration charges) for different UG and PG programs offered by the School of Management & Commerce, Brainware University, are:

• BBA: INR 3.37 Lakh for the entire 3 year duration. This is the same for all specializations.
• BBA Honors: INR 4.28 Lakh.
• MBA: INR 4.55 Lakh for the two year program. The fee for the Hospital Administration specialization is similar.

In addition, MBA and BBA students of Brainware University who live on campus must budget for hostel and mess fees, in addition to purchasing academic infrastructure (e.g. laptops and textbooks). Students who do not live on campus must bear their own transportation charges. The University may also mandate security deposits (both during academic registration and hostel enrollment), that will be refunded when the student graduates as long as there is no damage to University property.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to The School of Management & Commerce, Brainware University, Kolkata, are as follows:

• MBA:
  • The applicant must hold an undergraduate degree of minimum three years' duration from any recognized University.
  • The candidate must have an aggregate above 50% during his/her Bachelor's degree, or 45% for reserved category applicants (as defined by the Government of West Bengal).
  • Students in the final year of such a degree may also apply, subject to successful completion of the degree before joining Brainware University.
• BBA:
  • The applicant must have a pass certificate issued by any Standard XII Examination conducted by a recognized Board of Secondary Education in India or abroad.
  • The minimum Board Examination aggregate for most BBA specializations is 55%. However, for BBA Business Analytics applicants, the cut-off is 60%.
• BCom and BCom Honors: The criteria are similar to those for BBA admissions; however, the cut-off is 50% rather than 55% or 60%.

The steps in the admission and application process include:

• Completing the online application form or calling the Brainware University admission helpline.
• Entering academic and extracurricular details in the online application form.
• Attaching the required documents (soft copies), including Standard 10, 12, and UG degree certificates, detailed academic transcripts, Aadhaar Card (all self attested), and Migration / Caste Certificates (if applicable).
• Original documents must be produced at the time of admission, and any discrepancy can lead to cancellation of the admission offer.
• Appearing for the BET 2024 Entrance Test on the date earmarked for the course in which the student is interested.
• Signing the anti-ragging form declaration and paying the application fee via NEFT or UPI.
• Once the merit list is prepared, Brainware University issues admission letters to all successful candidates. They can complete the academic registration and fee payment before starting to attend classes.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights  of The School of Management & Commerce, Brainware University, Kolkata, are as follows: 

• The highest CTC offered in the current 2024 placement season is INR 5.78 LPA.
• Multiple BBA students received offers above INR 3.5 LPA, which is above average compared to most other undergraduate management programs.
• The lowest placement percentage over the past five years has been 97%.
• The largest companies in India recruit BBA and MBA graduates from the Brainware campus, including Wipro, Infosys, Amazon, Adobe, Tech Mahindra, Swiggy, IBM, Reliance Industries, Jaro Education, Aditya Birla Group, Alliance Broadband, Da Milano Italia, Nestlé, Genpact, and Future Group.
• The placement success of Brainware University is largely due to its unique Campus to Corporate (C2C) program, whereby placement representatives across India work with liaison officers at top companies to sign MoUs and ensure that all students receive summer internship training and final placement job offers.
• The average MBA CTC in the most recent placement season for which data was available was INR 3.5 LPA.

Cut-Offs

There are no cut-offs based on the entrance test score for students applying to the School of Management & Commerce, Brainware University, Kolkata. The only cut-offs are based on the academic performance in the qualifying examination, and are as follows:

• MBA (General and Hospital Management): At least 50% aggregate over all semester exams in the undergraduate degree program.
• BBA and BBA Honors (Business Analytics): At least 60% aggregate across the best 4/5 subjects in the Standard XII Board Examination.
• All other BBA programs: At least 55% aggregate (or equivalent) in Standard 12.
• BCom: 50% in Standard 12.

All reserved category applicants will be given a relaxation of 5% in the above criteria.

Faculty & Alumni

The School of Management & Commerce, Brainware University, Kolkata, is home to 34 full time Faculty members. This includes 4 full Professors, 3 Associate Professors, 23 Assistant Professors, and 4 Adjunct Faculty members. Most hold either MBA or PhD degrees, or both. There are also several distinguished industry leaders who act as Visiting Faculty to add a practical dimension to the courses taught to MBA and BBA students.

Graduates of the School of Management & Commerce, Brainware University, are invited to sign up online for the Brainware Alumni Association. Through this, they can access the online Alumni Directory, and connect with professionals from any institution within the Brainware Group to explore collaborations. The current MBA and BBA students of Brainware University benefit from the live projects, internships, and job opportunities floated by senior alumni, and the School organizes regular interactive sessions and workshops to ensure knowledge transfer and mentorship. Distinguished alumni are also involved in the University Advisory Board to ensure industry integration in the curriculum.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of The School of Management & Commerce, Brainware University, Kolkata. There are four scholarship schemes:

1. Brainware Academic Excellence Scholarship: Domestic students scoring more than 95% in the qualifying examination (Board Exam or UG) receive a 100% tuition fee waiver. Students scoring between 90% and 95% receive a 50% tuition fee reduction.

2. Brainware Merit Scholarship: This extends the Academic Excellence Scholarship to students scoring above 60% in the qualifying exam. For example, an aggregate between 60% and 70% in Standard 12 attracts a BBA or BCom scholarship of INR 15,000, with similar awards for MBA students.

3. Brainware Degree Enhancement Scholarship: This is awarded to MBA students who completed their UG studies from any School within the Brainware Group of Institutions.

4. Brainware Sports Scholarship: This is applicable only to domestic students. International and national achievers receive full tuition fee waivers. State level winners receive 50% scholarships, and district level achievers receive 25% tuition fee reductions.

No student may receive more than one scholarship from Brainware University. However, they are free to apply for external scholarships e.g. those offered by the Government of West Bengal to socially disadvantaged categories.

Preparation & FAQs

All applicants to Brainware University for BBA and MBA programs must qualify via the Brainware Entrance Test (BET). Since this is unique to the University, students must familiarize themselves with the format by attempting multiple mock tests and going through sample papers, to ensure both speed and accuracy, since it is one of the entrance tests with the highest time pressure (100 questions to be answered in 60 minutes).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Kolkata?

The School of Management & Commerce, Brainware University, Kolkata, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Kolkata. It is ranked #51 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. What international exposure does Brainware University offer to its MBA and BBA students?

Brainware University has an international tie-up with Livingstone College for student exchange and knowledge transfer programs.

Q. Which specializations does Brainware University offer to MBA students?

MBA students of Brainware University can choose from among 2 specializations: General Management, and Hospital & Healthcare Management.

Q. Which specializations does Brainware University offer to its BBA students?

BBA students of Brainware University can choose from among 4 specializations: General Management, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Hospital Management. Students may also choose to complete Honors degrees in these disciplines by taking up extra coursework.

Q. What is the expected date of the Brainware Entrance Test (BET) 2024?

BET 2024 is expected to be held between the months of June and August for admission to different UG and PG management courses.

Q. What is the expected exam pattern of BET 2024?

BET 2024 will be a completely multiple choice examination, with 100 questions to be answered in 1 hour. MBA aspirants will have questions drawn from General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and English Verbal Aptitude.