Praxis Business School - (PBS), Kolkata

One of the premier business schools in Kolkata, Praxis Business School was established in 2007. Praxis Business School Kolkata combines the art and science of theoretical learning with the virtues of practical training. Also, the B-School has been designed to foster academic excellence and professional skills development of the students through learning and knowledge sharing.

Praxis Business School Kolkata offers a two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Management which is a fully residential program and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The key focus of the course is soft-skills training, with oral and written communication. For Praxis Business School admissions to the PGDM course, students need to submit valid scores of any entrance exams such as CAT / XAT / CMAT/ MAT, whereas for PGP in Data Science, scores of Praxis Admission Test (PAT)/CAT / XAT / GMAT / GRE (last three-year scores are accepted) after which shortlisted candidates will have to appear for an interview.

The Praxis Business School campus promotes a learning environment for the students. The campus is residential with comfortable, single-occupancy rooms and has various well-designed informal spaces. The infrastructure of Praxis Business School, Kolkata campus includes the academic block, classroom, library, hostel block, recreation facility and tutorial room for the students. The formal learning centres have lecture theatres powered by the latest audio-visual aids. The campus is eco-friendly, and it is a Wi-Fi-enabled campus. The use of modern technology is the key focus of the campus, and all the classrooms have a well-equipped infrastructure. The library has various kinds of books, and journals for the students to read. The high-speed working internet facility has also been provided by the B-school for the students. The sports facilities which include both indoor and outdoor are provided for the recreation of the students and there is also a tutorial room.

Praxis Business School, Kolkata had witnessed rapid growth in terms of providing placement opportunities for its students. Praxis Business School, Kolkata has a consistent placement record across batches and students have been employed in organisations in India and abroad. Through the Praxis placement program, the students get a chance to interact with industry people. Also, the faculty of Praxis counsels and guides the students to participate in the Praxis Business School placement process. Some of the recruiting companies that have come for campus placements are HDFC Bank, Kotak Securities, L&T Finance, etc.

There are some major facts about PBS Kolkata. 

The college only offers one course which is PGDM. Praxis Business School course details are provided in the table below. 

Praxis Business School admission process is based on the marks scored in entrance exams like CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA/CMAT. Praxis Business School admission test is also considered for Praxis Business School admission.

The Praxis admission test (PAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by Praxis Business School for admission to the PG programme in Data Science. Students who have already appeared for CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE are also encouraged to appear for the PAT. 

PAT Exam Pattern

PAT exam is taken in the following pattern. 

• 25 questions from Data Analysis
• 20 questions on Numerical Ability
• 20 questions on Critical Thinking
• 15 questions on Verbal Ability 
• 20 questions on Reasoning Ability

Praxis Business School cutofflist is published after the declaration of the results of entrance exams like MAT,XAT,GMAT,CAT etc. The PBS Kolkata cutoff guides the admission process. The cutoff lists of previous years are available on the cutoff page. 

Praxis Business School scholarships are various and divided into multiple categories. The scholarships available are mentioned and described below.  

The Praxis Scholarships are divided in 3 categories:

• 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

• Ranked 2nd in Kolkata and 4th in East India for PGDM by Times Annual B-School survey 2022.
• PG in Data Science ranked 1st in India among all full-time PG Data Science courses in India, ranked by Analytics India Magazine 2021.
• Praxis Analytics programme ranked 4th best in the country by Analytics India Magazine
• Ranked 2nd best full-time Analytics programme in the country by Analytics Vidhya

Praxis Business School placements are guaranteed for its students. According to the 2023 placement reports, the PGP Data Science students got the highest CTC(Rs 18 LPA). Praxis Business School 2023 placement record had been excellent just like that of the previous years. 

Praxis Business School Placement Highlights 2023

Let's have a look at the PBS Kolkata campus and its infrastructure. 

Hostel

Single-room hostel accommodation is available at the campus for PGDM students. There are separate hostels for men and women. 
 

Sports Complex

The students can engage in indoor and outdoor games. There is a sports complex on campus. 
 

Labs

The Data Visualisation lab is there for the students. There are labs for other subjects as well. 

Library 

The central library contains a large number of books, journals, periodicals etc. 

Auditorium

The college auditorium holds all seminars, workshops and cultural events. 

Medical Facilities

Students and staff here can make use of the free medical facilities.