Praxis Business School is a premier institution with campuses in Kolkata and Bangalore. It is ranked 2nd in Kolkata and 4th in East India for PGDM by Times Annual B School survey 2022. The institution was established in 2007 and has been the pioneer in Data Analytics, Data Science and Data Engineering in India. Praxis Business School offers PG Diploma courses in the disciplines of Management, Data Engineering, and Data Science. The flagship program of Praxis Business School is the 2 year PGDM course across 4 specializations along with Industry-focused super specializations in 7 subjects. Apart from this, PBS also offers a 9 months full-time PG Program in Data Engineering and 9 months PG Program in Data Engineering in online mode. For admission to the PGDM course at Praxis, candidates must appear in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ ATMA and obtain a valid score. Enrollment to the other courses is based on the candidate’s performance in the previous qualifying examinations. 

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The 9-month full-time Post Graduate Program in Data Science offered by Praxis Business School has been consistently ranked among the top data science programs in the country. It is ranked 1 amongst full-time PG Data Science programs in India by Analytics India Magazine and 3 amongst the top Data Science programs in the country by The Economic Times. Praxis Business School’s Post Graduate Program in Data Science is ranked 1st amongst top business schools by Analytics India Magazine.

Praxis Business School offers various scholarships such as the Women in Tech (WiT) Scholarship worth INR 1 Lakh for women learners. They are the only institute in the country to have a global alumni network of 25 batches and a consistent placement record of 90+%.  Praxis Business School has an impeccable placement record of 90%. Top recruiters include Accenture, HSBC, PWC, Genpact, Subex, etc. 

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Praxis Business School Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2007 | Private
Approved by AICTE
Entrance Exam

National: CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT (For PGDM)
Institute: Praxis Aptitude Test (PAT) (For PGDM)
Courses Offered PGDM, PGP in Data Science, Data Engineering
Application Mode | Fees

Online | INR 1,200 & INR 600 (PGDM)
INR 1,500 (PGPDS)
INR 500 (PGPDE)
Top Recruiters ICICI Bank, PwC, Nihilent, Genpact, Ernst & Young, L&T Financial Services, TCS, Colgate-Palmolive, HSBC, Pepsico
Official Website https://praxis.ac.in/
Admission Helpdesk 7676160161

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Praxis Business School Key Facts

  • Ranked 30th in Overall Category by Times B School 2022. 
  • Ranked 1st among all full-time Post-Graduate Data Science programs in the country by Analytics India Magazine 2021 & 2022
  • Ranked 3rd amongst the top Data Science programs in the country by The Economic Times.
  • Ranked 2nd in Kolkata and 4th in East India for PGDM by Times Annual B School survey 2022.
  • PGDM Super Specialization is offered only by Praxis Business School, which differentiates it from other institutions. 
  • The PGPDE program is India’s first post-graduate program in Data Engineering.
  • Digital-ready curriculum and pedagogy
  • Industry-aligned new-age specializations.
  • PGPDE program co-created with Genpact and LatentView Analytics.
  • Dual delivery mode for Data Science with 550+ hours of live classes.
  • Virtual Interactive programs on Saturdays and Sundays, ideal for working professionals also.
  • An impeccable record of placing 20 Batches of Data Engineer aspirants with a consistent placement record of 90+%

Praxis Business School Courses

Praxis offers Full-Time and Part-Time programs. Praxis Business School offers a dual delivery mode for their Data Science course at their Bangalore and Kolkata campuses with 550+ hours of live classes. The course has a comprehensive curriculum, top-rated faculty and industry-assessed Capstone Projects. 

The 6-month Post Graduate Program in Data Engineering is co-created with Genpact and LatentView Analytics as Knowledge Partners. Comprehensive curriculum of 300 hours with a focus on Unix Linux. Python, Java, Scala, SQL & NoSQL, Hadoop, Mapreduce, Apache Spark Kafka, ETL Concepts, and DevOps. The program offers 550+ hours of training, delivered by domain leaders, senior practitioners with capstone projects.

Details of the programs are mentioned below:

Course  Specialization Eligibility Duration
PGDM Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations and Systems
Industry-focused Super Specializations
Digital Business Management, Consumer Insights and Market
Intelligence, Commercial
Banking and Project Financing, Business Analytics, Data Science, Digital Business Management, Financial Risk Management		 Graduates with a minimum of 50% in BE/B.Tech/B.Sc with Economics/Statistics as one of the subjects or any other stream with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects.
Students appearing for final year degree examination can also apply
Valid score in any of the entrance examinations like CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT score.		 2 years
PGPDS Data Science Graduates with a minimum of 60% from any of the following disciplines: BE/ B.Tech/ BSc (with Economics/ Statistics as one of the subjects)
Graduates from any other stream with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects.
Post Graduates with a minimum of 60% from any of the following disciplines: ME/ M.Tech/ MBA/ PGDM/ MSc (with economics/ statistics as one of the subjects).
Minimum of 60% in Class X and XII		 9 months
PGPDE (Online) Data Engineering Graduates from any of the following disciplines: B.Tech, BCA/MCA or B. Sc/M. Sc Computer Science /IT
Students should have obtained a minimum of 50% or 5 GPA in 10th, 12th and Graduation		 9 months

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PBS offers 3 levels of courses in PGDM:

  1. Core Courses
  2. Electives
  3. Super Specialization

The last category is only offered by Praxis which differentiates it from other institutions.

Praxis Business School Admissions

The selection process of Praxis includes merits, entrance exam scores, and other various steps. Praxis Business School admits students after all the procedures are complete. This admissions procedure is as follows: 

  • Candidates first need to register on the official website or fill out the application form offline.
  • The amount for the application form is INR 1200 for general category students and INR 600 for SC/ST/OBC.
  • Once the application form is submitted, students are asked to appear in the aptitude test conducted by Praxis.
  • In the end, the selection of candidates for admission is done based on merits, aptitude test, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA. 
  • Shortlisted candidates are given an essay writing task, appear for a psychometric test and personal interview.

After all the formalities, candidates are selected for admission if they qualify for all the rounds.

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Praxis Business School Cut Off

Praxis entrance exam cut off for admission is tabulated below:

Exam Cutoff
CAT 70 percentile
MAT 90 percentile
XAT 70 percentile
GMAT 60 percentile
ATMA 90 percentile
CMAT 80 percentile

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Praxis Business School Placements 2023

The well-thought-out and structured Praxis Placement Program is committed to creating quality placement opportunities for enrolled students. Praxis believes that placements are more a fall-out of doing the right things rather than an isolated exercise. This is well-reflected in the final placement outcome for the Class of 2023 where Praxites were able to win stellar profiles in reputed organizations across a multitude of industries and sectors.

During Praxis Business School Placements 2023, the highest salary stood at INR 17.60 LPA. The average salary stood at INR 9.46 LPA for the PGDM batch and INR 10.5 LPA for the PGPDS batch & INR 13.14 LPA for the PGPDE batch. The 2023 placement highlight is as follows:

Particulars Placements Statistics 2023
No. of recruiters participated 30+
Highest CTC INR 17.60 LPA
Average CTC INR 9.46 LPA
Top Recruiters Goorej, LG, Kantar, TATA Steel, Vedanta, HSBC, etc.

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Praxis Business School Scholarship

Praxis offers three scholarships to students:

  • Director’s Merit List – 8 scholarships
  • Praxis Business School Foundation Scholarships – 8 scholarships
  • Women in Tech Scholarships – Applicable for all Women aspirants fulfilling the scholarship criteria

The total amount of scholarships on offer:

  • Up to INR 40 Lakhs for Director’s Merit List and Praxis Business School Foundation Scholarships
  • INR 1 Lakh for each women aspirant fulfilling the criteria for the Women in Tech Scholarship

The Scholarships entail the following process:

  • All students who meet the criteria for the scholarships can apply for the same.
  • A student can apply to a scholarship under a single category at the time of admission
  • The performance of the Scholars will be monitored closely for the renewal of the Scholarship every year*.
  • Students need to maintain a minimum CQPI every trimester to be eligible for continuing with the scholarship*.
  • The decision of Praxis Business School is final and binding in case of awarding the scholarships.

*Applicable for Director’s merit list and Praxis Business School Foundation Scholarships

Director’s Merit List

Eligibility Students need to have the following qualifying scores

Class X 80%
Class XII  80%
Graduation 70%

In addition, there should be no year gap or backlogs during the academic career. Students should have scored a minimum of 80 percentile CAT/ XAT or 85 percentile in CMAT or 90 percentile in MAT/ATMA.

Scholarship Amount INR 2,00,000 (INR 50,000 per installment)

Condition for the continuation of the scholarship

  • Be in the top 25% of the class and maintain a minimum CQPI of 5.2 out of 8 in each trimester

Praxis Business School Foundation Scholarships

This scholarship would be given to meritorious students whose annual family income is less than 4.0 Lacs per year.

Eligibility: Students need to have the following qualifying scores

  • Class X - 75 %
  • Class XII - 75 %
  • Graduation - 60% 

In addition, there should be no year gap or backlogs during the academic career. Students should have scored a minimum of 70 percentile CAT/ XAT or 75 percentile in CMAT or 80 percentile in MAT/ATMA. Students seeking the scholarship need to submit an income proof affidavit to admissions@praxis.ac.in

Scholarship Amount: INR 3,00,000 (INR 75,000 per installment)

Students under the list need to fulfill the following conditions failing which the scholarship will be withdrawn

  1. Maintain a minimum CQPI of 4.5 out of 8 in each trimester
  2. Actively participate in Extra & Co-Curricular activities held.

Praxis Women in Tech (WiT) Scholarship

Praxis WiT (Women in Tech) Scholarships is an initiative to encourage and support greater women's participation in tech and data careers. This is in line with the belief that gender diversity in the workforce, especially in tech, brings immense value to the organization, the economy, and society. The Praxis Women in Tech (WiT) Scholarship will be awarded to all women aspirants applying for the top-ranked AICTE-approved 2-year full-time PGDM at Praxis.

Praxis Business School Faculty

Praxis Business School has a diverse faculty of highly qualified and accomplished individuals. They are the most distinguished scholars, who constantly do research in their respective fields. The institute has experienced faculty members with Ph.D. and Master's Degree. The faculty comprises

  • 12 Regular Faculty Members
  • 29 Visiting Faculty

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Praxis Business School FAQs

Ques. How is PBS ranking-wise?

Ans. Praxis business school is ranked 2nd in Kolkata, 4th in the eastern region, and is overall ranked 25th by the Times of India in 2020.

Ques. What are the courses offered by PBS?

Ans. Praxis Business School offers full-time and part-time programs in the fields of Management, Data Engineering and Data Science.

Ques. What is the admission procedure for PBS?

Ans. The admission procedure includes merits and entrance exams. After completing the registration form the students have to clear an entrance test conducted by the college. In the end, the admission of students is done based on merits, aptitude test, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/GRE. The shortlisted students are also invited for essay writing, psychometric test, and personal interviews.

Ques. Which companies come to PBS for recruitment/placement?

Ans. The recruiting companies of Praxis are TATA Consultancy Services, Axis Bank, HSBC, HDFC Bank, Outlook Group, KPMG, Deloitte, Hindustan Unilever, Philips, Titan, etc.

Ques. What is the total fee for the PGDM course at PBS?

Ans. The total fee for the PGDM course at Praxis Business School is INR 8,81,000. 

Ques. Does PBS provide hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, Praxis provides hostel facilities to its students. The hostel fee is 50,000 per year.

Ques. Is there a way to communicate with the alumni of PBS?

Ans. Yes, the official website of Praxis has a separate section called student corner which has a sub-column called almaconnect which has a list of alumni from Praxis. It also has links to their Linkedin, emails along with employment opportunities.