B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) at Brainware University

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) at Brainware University in Kolkata, West Bengal is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.7 lakh – ₹5.5 lakh (roughly ₹43,000 a year).

The course is about turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning.

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.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), 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 turning raw data into decisions: statistics, Python and SQL, data cleaning, visualisation and machine learning. Typical first jobs: data analyst, data scientist, business analyst or analytics consultant. 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.Tech 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.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science), you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at Brainware University are: X: 0.0, XII: 60.0, 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.

For B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.5 lakh a year.

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 16 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech in CSE (Data Science) (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Robotics and Automation
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech in CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech in Robotics and Automation (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology
• B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech in CSE (Cyber Security)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech .in Electronics and Communication Engineering

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in turning raw data into decisions? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.7 lakh – ₹5.5 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.Tech in and around Kolkata?