Praxis is driven by the purpose of creating resources that will lead India’s transformation into the tech and data-driven digital world.
The accelerated digitalization of transactions/processes post the pandemic has thrown up a world of opportunities. To this end, we are proud to offer India’s No.1 ranked PGP Data Science program.
The objective of our data science program is to empower our students to embark on an exciting career in this domain. Every aspect of the program is aligned to achieve this objective, including the content, delivery and the renowned Praxis Placement Program.
Students who complete our top ranked data science program undergo immersive in-class learning, collaboration with peers, and hands-on-experience, enabling them to:
Source, clean, and transform data
Apply modeling techniques to solve real-world business problems
Analyze, interpret findings & present results using data visualization techniques
Employ cutting edge tools & technologies to analyze structured, semi-structured, and unstructured Big Data
Demonstrate in depth knowledge of statistical data analysis, machine learning, and deep learning techniques in data-driven decision making across functions & industry verticals
Recognize ethical issues related to data security, integrity, and privacy
Work effectively in teams, demonstrate leadership and decision making skills
Top Ranked Program
India's No.1 Data Science
Program in '21 & '22
(Source: Analytics India Magazine)
Pioneer of Data Science
education in India
Only institute in the country
to place over 30 batches of
Data Science students
550+ hours of
impactful
delivery
With lectures,case studies,
hands-on labs, assignments
and projects
Tools: Python, R, SQL,
Spark,Tableau, PowerBI
Techniques: Statistics, ML, DL,
AI, Time Series, Data Visualization
Platforms: Hadoop, TensorFlow, PyTorch
Business Analytics & Data Science lie at the intersection of disciplines like Statistics & Machine Learning, Programming, Business Management & Communication.
The full-time PGP in Data Science is designed to address all four in significant depth.
The program offers a comprehensive data science curriculum. It ensures extensive coverage, rigor, and hands-on lab work in three trimesters of three months each.
Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
---|---|---|
Mathematics for ML | Time Series Forecasting | Capstone Project |
Introduction to Machine Learning. | Multivariate Statistics & Econometrics | Applied AI & Model Interpretation |
Python | MLOps | Deep Learning |
Statistics | Analytics in Finance | Data Engineering & Model Deployment |
Market Research | Marketing Analytics | Applied Analytics in Business |
RDBMS and Data warehousing | Advanced Machine Learning | |
Data Visualization and Storytelling. | Big Data & IoT with NoSQL & Spark | |
Financial Modeling | Introduction to R Text Analytics |
Total 55.0 Credits
Tools
Platforms
The highly acclaimed Praxis Placement Program is committed to creating high quality placement opportunities for all PGP Data Science students. Key Statistics of the graduating class of 2023 are a stellar endorsement for the quality of our students, our pedagogy and our campus placement program:
Placement Statistics
All figures in INR
Particulars | Academic Fee | Course Material | Refundable Deposit | Installment Amount | Total Fees |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Admission Confirmation | 59000 | 59000 | 59000 | ||
First Installment |
241900 | 26250 | 10000 | 278150 | 278150 |
Second Installment | 241900 | 26250 | 268150 | 268150 | |
Total Program Fee | 542800 | 52500 | 10000 | 605300 | 605300 |
Please note:
*Academic Fee includes Tuition and Academic activity fee.
Refunds : The entire amount paid by the student upon and post admission shall stand forfeited except the refundable deposit mentioned above. This applies to dismissals as withdrawals, voluntary or otherwise, from the institute’s rolls.
Laptop : Each student must have a wi-fi enabled personal laptop before the start of classes. The laptop has to be a 64-bit machine and should be equipped with a minimum 8 GB RAM.
Educational Loans : Praxis has tied up with Credila, Avanse Financial Services and IDBI Bank for student loans, details of which would be furnished on selection.
Disputes: Any disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Kolkata courts only.
Praxis Scholarships
Praxis Women in Tech (WiT) Scholarships
Praxis WiT (Women in Tech) Scholarships is an initiative to encourage and support greater participation by women in tech and data careers. This is in line with our 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 is awarded to all selected women aspirants applying for the Praxis PG Program in Data Science.
Awardees need to maintain a minimum CQPI of 5.0/8.0 throughout the duration of the program.
Amount of scholarship: Rs. 1 lac
Why Women in Tech
Digital is largely about tech and data. Those proficient in tech and data are poised to play leadership roles in shaping our world
Women are acutely under-represented in the fields of tech and data, despite global conversations on gender diversity in the workforce
The world needs more tech and data talent and women can fill this gap and drive sustainable careers and achieve financial independence
Decades of research suggests that diversity leads to enhanced innovation and problem solving and more women in tech implies better solutions to global problems
Get inspired by WiT Praxites
The Praxis Scholarships for PGP Data Science are divided in 3 categories:
Director’s Merit List – 5 scholarships per intake
Praxis Business School Foundation Scholarships – 5 scholarships per intake
Women in Tech Scholarships – Applicable for all women aspirants
Scholarship Amount:
Director’s Merit List: Rs. 1 lac per candidate
Praxis Business School Foundation Scholarships: Rs. 1 lac per candidate
Women in Tech Scholarship: Rs. 1 lac per candidate
The Scholarships entail the following process
All students who meet the criteria for the scholarships can apply for the same.
A candidate can apply under one category at the time of admission.
The performance of the Scholars will be monitored for the renewal of the Scholarship in each term.*
Students need to maintain a minimum CQPI every trimester to be eligible for continuing with the scholarship.*
Director’s Merit List Scholarships
Eligibility: Students need to have the following qualifying scores
Class X – 85%
Class XII – 85%
Graduation – 75%
In addition, students should not have any year gap or backlogs during their academic career.
Condition for continuation of the scholarship:
Praxis Business School Foundation Scholarships
This scholarship would be given to meritorious candidates whose annual family income is less than Rs. 4.0 Lacs per year; income affidavit supporting the same needs to be submitted for review by the board.
Eligibility: Students fulfilling the above criteria need to have the following qualifying scores in order to be eligible for the scholarship:
Class X – 75%
Class XII – 75%
Graduation – 70%
"In addition, students should not have any backlog or break of more than a year in either their academic or corporate career."
Condition for continuation of the scholarship:
1. Maintain a minimum CQPI of 5.0 out of 8 in each trimester
Scholarship Amount: 1 lac
Graduates with a minimum of 60% in any of the following disciplines from a recognized or Deemed University : B E /B. Tech / B. Sc (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 from a recognised / Deemed University or a recognized college : ME/M. Tech / MBA / PGDM / MSc (with Economics / Statistics as one of the subjects)
Minimum of 60% in Class X and XII
Apply online @praxis.ac.in
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic and corporate (if applicable) profile, and performance on the following:
Praxis Aptitude Test (PAT)
Essay Writing
Personal Interview
Please note:
1. For transferring the fee online towards the course fee, the following payment gateway charges would need to be borne by the student :
Details | Charges |
---|---|
Credit Card Transactions | 1.1 % + Taxes as applicable |
Net Banking Transactions | Rs. 20/– + Taxes as applicable |
Debit Card Transactions (above Rs. 2000) | 1 % + Taxes as applicable |
International Card Transactions | 2.65 % + Taxes as applicable |
AMEX | 1.4 % + Taxes as applicable |
Wallets (Money on Mobile/ MobiKwik / Oxigen / Pay u Money /Citrus Money) |
1.95 % + Taxes as applicable |
Cash Collection Centre | 2 % + Taxes as applicable |
UPI | Rs. 18 |
2. You would be re-directed to a payment gateway by Schoolpay
3. Fees are paid into the ‘AIM Education Pvt Ltd’ bank account
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