Praxis Business School, Kolkata Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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Praxis Business School, Kolkata - Overview
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About Praxis Business School, Kolkata
Praxis Business School, Kolkata, is a private, autonomous, co-educational management institute established in 2007, located on a roughly 10-acre campus at Bakrahat Road, Rasapunja, near Joka, on the southern outskirts of Kolkata. Chaired by Ms. Kamlesh Sajnani and directed by Dr. Prithwis Mukerjee, Praxis is best known for its AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited, AIU-certified PGDM and its nationally ranked PG Programme in Data Science.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Praxis Business School, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Praxis Business School, Kolkata Courses
3 CoursesPost Graduate Diploma in Management
Bachelor's degree (10+2+3) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised Indian or foreign university (45% for reserved categories); candidates with a Master's degree or equivalent are also eligible. A valid score in CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA or GMAT is mandatory; final-year students awaiting results may also apply. Preference given to candidates scoring around the 70th percentile in CAT/XAT or 80th percentile in MAT/ATMA.
PG Programme in Data Science / Data Engineering
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university (specific percentage criteria not itemised on indexed official pages); ranked 1st in India among full-time PG Data Science programmes by Analytics India Magazine (2021) and 3rd among Top Data Science Programs by The Economic Times.
Fellowship Programme in Management — FPM (Doctoral)
Master's degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks, or an equivalent international degree (with AIU equivalence); application fee is INR 1,000, per Studyriserr and Collegedunia.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Post Graduate Diploma in Management 1 specialization | ₹ 11L - 11.30L | Bachelor's degree (10+2+3) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised Indian or foreign university (45% for reserved categories); candidates with a Master's degree or equivalent are also eligible. A valid score in CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA or GMAT is mandatory; final-year students awaiting results may also apply. Preference given to candidates scoring around the 70th percentile in CAT/XAT or 80th percentile in MAT/ATMA. |
PG Programme in Data Science / Data Engineering 1 specialization | ₹ 6.05L - 6.05L | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university (specific percentage criteria not itemised on indexed official pages); ranked 1st in India among full-time PG Data Science programmes by Analytics India Magazine (2021) and 3rd among Top Data Science Programs by The Economic Times. |
Fellowship Programme in Management — FPM (Doctoral) 1 specialization | ₹ 1.50L - 4L | Master's degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks, or an equivalent international degree (with AIU equivalence); application fee is INR 1,000, per Studyriserr and Collegedunia. |
Praxis Business School, Kolkata Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / GMAT, or the institute's own Praxis Admission Test (PAT) — for PGDM
Required Entrance Exams
None specified beyond institute evaluation — for the PG Programme in Data Science/Data Engineering
Required Entrance Exams
Institute-level written test and interview — for FPM
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2nd among B-Schools in Kolkata; 4th in East India.
Times B-School Survey 2022
29th nationally in the MBA category (2024 ranking); 23rd overall (2021 ranking), per Shiksha.
Times of India (TOI) Rankings 2024 / 2021
PG Programme in Data Science ranked 1st in India among full-time PG Data Science programmes (2021); the broader analytics programme ranked 4th best in the country in subsequent editions.
Analytics India Magazine (2021-2023)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
Times B-School Survey 2022 | 2nd among B-Schools in Kolkata; 4th in East India. |
Times of India (TOI) Rankings 2024 / 2021 | 29th nationally in the MBA category (2024 ranking); 23rd overall (2021 ranking), per Shiksha. |
Analytics India Magazine (2021-2023) | PG Programme in Data Science ranked 1st in India among full-time PG Data Science programmes (2021); the broader analytics programme ranked 4th best in the country in subsequent editions. |
The Economic Times | 3rd among Top Data Science Programs in the country. |
Analytics Vidhya | 2nd best full-time Analytics programme in the country. |
Collegedunia Ranking 2026 | 150th in the MBA category nationally (a third-party, not an official government ranking). |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Director's Merit List Scholarships | Meritorious PGDM applicants evaluated on academic record, industry-related accomplishments, extracurricular activities, and entrance-exam/PI performance (typically 80th percentile in CAT/XAT or 85th percentile in CMAT), per Shiksha and the institute's Mandatory Disclosure document. | Eight scholarships offered under this category; the exact per-scholarship amount is reported inconsistently across aggregators (Shiksha cites a program-wide corpus of 'up to INR 40 lakh', while Dial Education cites 'up to INR 1 lakh' per scholarship) — candidates should confirm the current-year amount directly with the admissions office. |
Praxis Business School Foundation Scholarships | Financially or merit-eligible PGDM applicants, per Shiksha and Dial Education. | Eight further scholarships offered under this category; exact amounts not disclosed on indexed official pages. |
Women-in-Tech Scholarship | Women applicants to technology/analytics-oriented specialisations, per Collegedunia. | Not disclosed on indexed official pages — candidates should confirm with the admissions office. |
Tuition-Waiver Scholarship | Eligibility criteria not itemised on indexed official pages, per Collegedunia. | Not disclosed on indexed official pages — candidates should confirm with the admissions office. |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Library
Houses over 1,547 books, 10+ journals, and access to digital databases and e-resources, per CollegeDekho.
Sports Complex, Gym & Medical Facility
On-campus sports complex and gym, plus a hospital/medical facility for student healthcare, per Studyclap and BoostMyTalent.
Auditorium, A/C Classrooms & Labs
Air-conditioned classrooms and auditoriums for lectures and events, alongside computer labs, a convenience store, cafeteria and Wi-Fi-enabled campus, per multiple third-party aggregators.
Administrative & Sustainability Infrastructure
Dedicated Board Room, Administrative Office, PGP Office, Placement Office and Director's Room; the campus also runs a 34 KVA rooftop solar system and a rainwater-harvesting system as sustainability initiatives, per Collegedunia.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The two-year, full-time, residential PGDM, approved by AICTE, accredited by the NBA, and certified by the AIU as MBA-equivalent.
180 seats, per Careers360 (an older aggregator listing cites 90 seats, so candidates should confirm the current-year sanctioned intake directly with the admissions office).
The official fee breakup (Careers360) totals INR 11,00,000 (plus a refundable INR 30,000 caution deposit, bringing the day-scholar total to INR 11,30,000); hostel fees of roughly INR 1.2 lakh/year are charged separately.
CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA and GMAT, followed by a Written Analysis Test and Personal Interview; Praxis also runs its own Praxis Admission Test (PAT) as an alternate route, per one aggregator.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management , PG Programme in Data Science / Data Engineering, Fellowship Programme in Management — FPM (Doctoral)
Praxis Business School, Kolkata: Overview
The institute positions itself around the philosophy its name suggests — 'practice informed by theory and theory informed by direct practice' — blending classroom learning with internships, live projects, case studies and business simulations to prepare AI-ready management leaders.
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