Internships in Brainware University

The duration of the internship at Brainware University ranges from one to three months but in some course-specific internships, it can be as long as 1.5 years.

In today’s competitive environment, the industry and top companies want candidates for jobs, who not only have the relevant knowledge and skills but also experience and exposure. An internship adds value to CVs that the top recruiters seek. 

Brainware University also known as BWU is a top private university in Kolkata. BWU, which offers industry-specific courses, understands the value and importance of quality internships. Brainware takes care of its students' CV building by providing them with various internship opportunities based on their skill set. Nine different schools run at Brainware University. In all of these schools, opportunities for internships are provided to each and every student throughout the duration of their courses. 

Top Courses Offering Internship

1. BTech (Bachelor of Technology): The students pursuing engineering are surely a great future asset for tech companies. BWU provides various opportunities for internships in renowned tech firms to BTech students. The internships are provided based on their personal skills and score in the University exams and screenings. 
2. BMJ (Bachelor of Mass Communication and Journalism): Journalism is a field where the student's knowledge needs polishing to great extents before they can be sent out on the field. BWU lets its students get the required exposure by sending them as interns to various media houses and local news channels.
3. BSc Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing): In BWU it is mandatory for the nursing students to do at least one year of internship. BWU has tie-ups with several hospitals, where it sends its students for internships frequently.
4. BPharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy): With the increasing demand for healthcare services, the need for medicine experts has grown rapidly. The university has gathered opportunities for internships in various renowned hospitals and pharma companies.
5. BBA LLB (Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Law) – Being one of the most lucrative courses in Brainware University, the internship opportunities for this course are huge. From corporate law to litigation, BWU provides every possible way for students to gain experience in the field of law they intend to specialise in.

Internships at Brainware University 

The endless internship opportunities that the University provides to its students are varied. Some of the information about the internships are as follows:

• Duration: Generally, the duration of the internship ranges from one to three months but in some course-specific internships, the duration can be as long as 1.5 years.
• Top Recruiters: BWU have a wide base of recruiters for internships. For engineering students, interns are sent to companies like Adobe and Amazon. The nursing students go to hospitals like Narayana Health, BMRC etc. The law students join law firms like MV Kini as interns. Other companies such as SunPharma and East India Chemical Works (P) Ltd also hire interns. 

• Stipend: Depending on the performance of a student, one can get INR 3,000 to 5,000 as a stipend. For exceptional performance, interns can be offered stipends up to INR 15,000 as well.

• Top Sectors: Internships are available in most sectors but some exclusively enjoy one of the best internship domains. The corporate sector, IT sector, legal sector healthcare sector and journalism sector are the sectors, where internship opportunities are higher.

Internship Process in BWU

An internship is made readily available for every student from the second and third years of a course. The faculty and HoD of various departments connect with various recruiters regularly. 

After evaluating a student’s academic performance and skills along with his or her field of interest, the faculty provides options of internships to the student.

Brainware University does not restrict any of its students from doing an off-campus internship, given that the faculty is informed about it. 

About The Author 

Piyush Mahanta is a law student currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Law from the Brainware University, Kolkata. Being a person who is curious to seek knowledge in all sorts of fields, he always had a wish to publish his own writings showcasing his views based on researching all the relevant fields lying in the scope of subject matter.

Note: The views expressed in this article are solely the author’s own and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.