Rankings and Testimonials
Ranked
#4 in East India
-(TOI B School Survey, 2021)
Program Objective
Praxis is driven by the purpose of creating resources that will lead India’s transformation in the digital world. These leaders will be value-driven, will embrace diversity, will be tech and data-savvy, will communicate effectively, and will have the agility to respond skilfully to the rapidly changing global environment.
The objective of the Top PGDM Course in Kolkata is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, analytical ability, and management perspectives needed to provide leadership to business enterprises in a world that is becoming increasingly digital and fiercely competitive. Students engage in learning the fundamentals of business and their application in the real world, and how to think and apply analytical tools for intelligent decision-making.
Praxis provides an environment that is conducive to learning and growing as individuals. We give you the freedom to think, question, discuss, debate, absorb, experiment – learn by doing and learn without fear.
Program Highlights
Top ranked PGDM course in Kolkata & East India
Digital-ready curriculum
Industry-aligned faculty-mentored experiential learning
Attractive scholarship
Superior campus placements
Access to global Praxis Alumni Network
- Program Coverage
- Placements
- Program Fees & Scholarships
- Eligibility
- Selection Process
- Online Fee Payment
Business Functions | Economics | Finance | Marketing | Human Resources | Operations |
Soft Skills | Communications | Business Ethics | |||
Digital Skills | Data Science | Data Visualization | Digital Business Management | Fintech |
- Core Courses
- Super Specializations
- Curriculum Design
Core Courses
- Business Law
- Strategic Management / Sustainability
- Business Ethics
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Data Visualization and Storytelling
- Financial Management 1
- Financial Management 2
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Foundation of Digital Business
- Foundations of Data Science
- Foundations of Fintech
- Human Resource Management
- Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
- Managerial Communication
- Managerial Economics
- Marketing Management 1
- Marketing Management 2
- Marketing Research
- Organizational Behavior
- Production and Operations Management 1
- Production and Operations Management 2
- Quantitative Techniques 1
- Quantitative Techniques 2
- Sales and Salesforce Management
- Business Analytics
- Digital Business Management
- Consumer Insights and Market Intelligence
- Commercial Banking and Project Financing
- Financial Risk Management
- HR Management
- Foundations of M&L (with GUI Tools)
- Foundations of OLAP with RDBMS / Spreadsheets
- Foundations of D&L and AI
- Econometrics & Time Series
- Advanced Market Research & Analytics
- Digital Media Analytics
- Practical Cloud Computing (Azure / AWS)
- Data Security & Privacy
- Healt / Telecom / Agri Analytics
- Digital Transformation
- Digital Marketing
- E-Commerce and Digital Supply Chain
- Digital Asset Design & Development
- Industry 4.0 (ERP / Robotics / IOT / Smart Factory)
- Digital Media Analytics
- Practical Cloud Computing (Azure / AWS)
- Data Security & Privacy
- Advanced Market Research & Analytics
- Retail Management
- Sales and Distribution Management
- Product and Brand Management
- Consumer Behavior
- Retail Operations
- Integrated Marketing Communication
Students can bag job roles as Management Trainee, Assistant Manager, Manager in the areas of Commercial Banking, Project Appraisal and Finance, International Finance.
- Commercial Banking
- Marketing of Financial Services
- Project Appraisal and Financing
- Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
- Retail Banking
- Derivatives
- Fixed Income Securities
- Financial Statement and Valuation
- Risk Management
- International Financial Management
- Stock Price Prediction and Analysis
- Develop distinctive competence in terms of performance advantages in the transformed
business model - Derive detailed inferences by analyzing the HR data through HR analytic tools and techniques
- Frame and execute agile HR strategies that contribute to business strategies.
- Talent Management and Competency Based Approaches
- Human Resource Information System
- HR Analytics for Managers
- Strategic HR for Digital Age
- Leading By Example
- Foundations of Machine Learning (with GUI Tools)
- Foundations of OLAP with RDBMS / Spreadsheets
- Foundations of Deep Learning & AI
- Econometrics & Time Series
- Advanced Market Research & Analytics
- Digital Media Analytics
- Practical Cloud Computing (Azure / AWS)
- Data Security & Privacy
- Health / Telecom / Agri
Digital Business Management
This vertical specialization in Digital Business Management is aimed at preparing professionals in a business environment that is increasingly driven by digital technology. The curriculum and pedagogy are designed to impart knowledge about technologies that are required to manage a business in the digital world. There is a strong focus to learn the relevant technologies to a reasonable depth through intensive hands-on assignments, projects, and case studies backed by a sound background of theory and industry use cases. Students can bag job roles as Product managers, IT Consultant/ Digital transformation consultants, Category manager/ revenue managers in e-commerce companies, Project leads/ scrum masters for agile projects, Digital marketing manager/specialists, Business analysts in the area of Digital Business Management.
Consumer Insights and Market Intelligence
Understanding “consumer needs” and sourcing “market-related data” has always been the starting point of all marketing activity. Lately, the importance of these has increased manifold with larger availability of data on consumer transactions, growth in media channels, increase in online buying, and digitization of consumer feedback. Businesses stand to gain substantially if this data on consumer insights and market structures can be mined creatively. Praxis has created a unique course in this fast-growing area of Consumer Insights and Marketing Intelligence by integrating relevant subjects of Marketing, Analytics, IT, and Operations. The program will be relevant for careers in Consumer Insights for several verticals like FMCG, Consumer Durables, Media, Banking, Telecom, and Retail. It will also groom students for roles like Brand Management, Advertising, and Market Research.
- Advanced Market Research & Analytics
- Retail Management
- Sales and Distribution Management
- Product and Brand Management
- Consumer Behavior
- Retail Operations
- Integrated Marketing Communication
Commercial Banking and Project Financing
This area is facing rapid transformation due to the impact of technology, data, and digitization. Traditional banking and financial services have been affected in the areas of industry structure, the legal/ regulatory environment, service delivery systems, security markets, and customer expectations. The course comprises inputs in the areas of finance, marketing of financial services, security analysis, portfolio management, project appraisal & financing, and retail banking – enabling the students to understand the cross-functional play in the finance industry and preparing them to create successful careers for themselves in this area. Students can bag job roles as Management Trainee, Assistant Manager, Manager in the areas of Commercial Banking, Project Appraisal and Finance, International Finance
- Commercial Banking
- Marketing of Financial Services
- Project Appraisal and Financing
- Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
- Retail Banking
Financial Risk Management
Corporate firms and Banks are implementing risk management practices to combat risks arising from the highly integrated and volatile financial markets. There is also an increased focus on Fixed Income Securities, International Finance and Valuation. Praxis has decided to offer a concentration in Financial Risk Management to leverage the demand for well- trained professionals in this field. The curriculum captures both the relevant theory and practice elements.
- Derivatives
- Fixed Income Securities
- Financial Statement and Valuation
- Risk Management
- International Financial Management
- Stock Price Prediction and Analysis
HR Management
In this digital age Human resources are at the centre of a company’s digital transformation that instils the HR function to facilitate responsiveness and adaptiveness of activities and structures related to the digital age. Our HRM concentration consists of courses like Competency Based Performance Management, HR Analytics and Strategic Human Resource Management for the Digital Age. This helps the students to build understanding about:
- Develop distinctive competence in terms of performance advantages in the transformed business model;
- Derive detailed inferences by analyzing the HR data through HR analytic tools and techniques;
- Frame and execute agile HR strategies that contribute to business strategies.
- Talent Management and Competency Based Approaches
- Human Resource Information System
- HR Analytics for Managers
- Strategic HR for Digital Age
- Leading By Example
Curriculum design, delivery, and assessment
The curriculum of this PGDM Course is designed with the objective of striking a balance between theoretical knowledge, practical understanding, and skill development. Praxis collaborates extensively with the industry to fine-tune course content. Courses are delivered in a combination of classroom lectures, case discussions, labs, and projects by a faculty team characterized by high academic pedigree and substantial industry experience. The classroom is the arena for discussion, debate, presentations – leading to a high-energy learning environment. Praxis follows a continual assessment process for all its courses using a combination of exams, quizzes, projects, assignments, quizzes, and class participation. Students are assessed for their ability to think rather than learn by rote – as a result, several exams are open-book and open-notes.
Graduates with a minimum of 50% in any discipline from a recognized or deemed university
Students appearing for final year degree examination can also apply
Valid score in any of the entrance examinations CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA
Online Application at wwww.praxis.ac.in
Essay Writing
Personal Interview
Praxis Business School has a profile based selection with the following weightages:
- Academic Scores (Class X, XII & Graduation) – 35%
- Performance in the Personal Interview – 35%
- Ministry of Education approved entrance examinations – 20%
- Work Experience & Extracurricular Activities – 10%
Assessment Dates
January to May, 2022
Course Commencement
July 2022
The renowned Praxis Placement Program is committed to creating quality placement opportunities for its students. We believe that placements are more a fall-out of doing the right things rather than an isolated exercise. This is well reflected in the final placements for the Class of 2021 where Praxites were able to win exciting profiles in reputed organizations across a multitude of industries and sectors, even during these challenging COVID times.
Final Placement Statistics for the Class of 2021
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INR 10.5 LPA
Highest CTC
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INR 7.02 LPA
Average CTC
Batch Profile
- Fees
- Praxis Scholarships
Pay by | Admission 7 days of Offer |
First 28 days of Offer |
Second October 15,2022 |
Third June 15, 2023 |
Fourth October 15,2023 |
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Program Fee
Admission Confirmation | 51,000 | ||||
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Tuition Fee | 160000 | 160000 | 160000 | 160000 | |
Course Material | 25000 | 25000 | 25000 | 25000 | |
Library & IT Infrastructure | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | |
Campus Maintenance | 10000 | 10000 | 10000 | 10000 | |
Total Fee | 51000 | 200000 | 200000 | 200000 | 200000 |
Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 30000 | ||||
Installment – Day Scholars | 51000 | 230000 | 200000 | 200000 | 200000 |
Living Expenses
Hostel Fee | 50000 | 50000 | 50000 | 50000 | |
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Installment – Hostel Residents | 51000 | 280000 | 250000 | 250000 | 250000 |
Total Fee payable by Non-Resident students: Rs. 851,000
Total Fee payable by Hostel Residents: Rs.1,05,1000
Security Deposit (Refundable) : Rs.30,000
* Single room hostel accommodation is available at the Praxis campus for interested PGDM students. The above tariff is for stay during the conduct of classes from July to March and does not include food charges that are payable as per prevailing canteen rates.
Refunds: As per AICTE Norms
Laptop: Each student must have a Wi-Fi enabled personal laptop before the start of classes.
Educational Loans
Students may approach any bank for educational loans. Praxis has loan arrangements with Axis Bank, IDBI Bank, Credila Financial Services, Avanse Financial Services for student loans, details of which would be furnished on selection.
- 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 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 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
Praxis Women in Tech (WiT) Scholarships
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 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 will be awarded to all women aspirants applying for the top-ranked AICTE-approved 2-year full-time PGDM at Praxis.
Why Women in Tech:
- Digital is largely about tech and data and people 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 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.
Eligibility Women aspirants, applying for the Praxis WiT Scholarship in PGDM need to fulfill the following qualifying criteria:
Valid Scores CAT/ XAT – 70 percentile; CMAT – 75 percentile; MAT – 80 percentile
Scholarship Amount: INR 1 lac
(Applicable PGDM fees for WiT applicants is INR 7.51 lacs)
- 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 Rs. 2,00,000 (Rs.50,000 per installment)
Condition for continuation of the scholarship
Students under the list need to fulfill the following conditions failing which the scholarship will be withdrawn.
Be in the top 25% of the class and maintain a minimum CQPI of 5.2 out of 8 in each trimester
- 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 income proof affidavit to [email protected]
Scholarship Amount Rs.3,00,000 (Rs.75,000 per installment)
Condition for continuation of the scholarship
Scholarship students need to fulfill the following conditions failing which the scholarship will be withdrawn:
- Maintain a minimum CQPI of 4.5 out of 8 in each trimester
- Actively participate in Extra & Co-Curricular activities held.
Please note: For online fee payment, the following payment gateway charges will apply and have to paid by the applicant
Details | Charges |
Credit Card Transactions | 1.1% + Taxes as applicable |
Net Banking Transactions | Rs. 20/– + Taxes as applicable |
Debit Card Transactions (above Rs. 2000) |
1.0 % + Taxes as applicable |
International Card Transactions | 2.65 % + Taxes as applicable |
AMEX | 1.40 % + Taxes as applicable |
Wallets (Money on Mobile/ MobiKwik / Oxigen / Pay u Money /Citrus Money) | 1.95 % + Taxes as applicable |
Cash Collection Centre | 2.00 % + Taxes as applicable |
UPI | Rs. 18 |