B.Sc. in Advanced Networking and Cyber Security at Brainware University

B.Sc. in Advanced Networking and Cyber Security at Brainware University in Kolkata, West Bengal is a 3-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹2 lakh – ₹6.9 lakh (roughly ₹67,000 a year).

The course is about keeping systems safe: networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, secure coding and digital forensics.

Brainware University is a other institute, founded in 2016. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Brainware University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means keeping systems safe: networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, secure coding and digital forensics. Typical first jobs: security analyst, penetration tester or SOC engineer. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Brainware University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Brainware University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Brainware University before you pay anything.

For admission to B.Sc. in Advanced Networking and Cyber Security, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at Brainware University are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Brainware University accepts Joint Entrance Exam Main for its courses. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Brainware University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take Joint Entrance Exam Main and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Brainware University on its website (www.brainwareuniversity.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2024) show an average package of ₹3.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹12 lakh at Brainware University. 702 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Brainware University runs 22 B.Sc specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Advanced Networking and Cyber Security
• B.Sc. in Critical Care Technology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Animation and Multimedia
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Media Science and Journalism
• B.Sc. in Physician Assistant
• B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology
• B.Sc. in Animation and Multimedia
• B.Sc. in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology
• B.Sc. in Medical Lab Technology (Lateral Entry)
• B.Sc. in Media Science and Journalism
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
• B.Sc. in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (Lateral Entry)
• B.Sc. in Critical Care Technology (Lateral Entry)
• B.Sc. in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Nursing
• B.Sc. in Psychology
• B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology (Lateral Entry)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in keeping systems safe? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹2 lakh – ₹6.9 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Brainware University compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Kolkata?