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PAT 2025, also known as Praxis Aptitude Test, is conducted for admission to Post Graduate Program in Data Science (PGPDS) with Generative AI and ML. PGPDS is a nine month programme offered by Praxis Tech School. Candidates will have to appear for an essay writing round followed by a personal interview after they pass the PAT exam. Candidates interested in the January intake of PGPDS programme can apply for PAT 2025 from the official website, praxistechschool.in.
Earlier, PAT was also conducted for PGDM admissions. Praxis Business School now accepts national level MBA entrance exams for PGDM admissions. Praxis Business School will not conduct Praxis Aptitude Test (PAT) 2025 exam for PGDM admissions. PAT is now conducted by Praxis Tech School.
LATEST: PAT 2025 Registrations for January Intake Now Live
Q: What is the PAT exam?
Praxis Admission Test or PAT is an entrance examination conducted nationwide by the Praxis Tech School. Through this entrance test, candidates will be shortlisted for 2-year PGP in Data Science Data Scienceoffered by the Praxis Tech School. PGPDS is a nine month programme.
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Q: What is the minimum eligibility criteria to appear for PAT?
Candidates aspiring to take PAT exam must be graduates with a minimum of 60 per cent in any of the following disciplines
- B E
- B. Tech
- B. Sc (with Economics / Statistics as one of the subjects)
Candidates who have graduated from any other stream with Mathematics / Statistics as one of the subjects are also eligible for PAT exam. Post graduates with a minimum aggregate score of 60 per cent with any of the following disciplines are also eligible:
- ME
- M. Tech
- MSc (with Economics / Statistics as one of the subjects)
Candidates must also have secured a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent in Class 10 and 12.
Upvote Q: What is the test duration of PAT exam?
PAT exam is conducted for 2 hours or 120 minutes. Praxis Tech School may change the duration of the exam with change of the admission session. Praxis Admission Test will comprise a total of 100 questions. All these questions of PAT exam will collectively fetch 300 marks.
Upvote Q: Is it mandatory to appear for PAT?
No, in case of candidates have already appeared for either CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE/CMAT/MAT exam, they can submit score to seek admission. However, candidates should be able to clear the minimum cut off level of the scores.
Upvote What is Praxis Aptitude Test or PAT?
PAT or Praxis Aptitude Test is a university-level entrance examination conducted for PGP Data Science admission at Praxis Tech School. The Kolkata campus of Praxis Tech School offers a nine-month Post Graduate Programme in Data Science. Candidates aspiring to pursue PGP programmes at the Praxis Tech School can appear for PAT or other national-level entrance tests. Admission to AICTE-approved courses such as PGDM at Praxis Business School is based on scores of university-level entrance tests such as CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE/CMAT/MAT. PAT question paper is designed to have multiple-choice questions from five sections: Data Analysis, Numerical Ability, Critical Thinking, Verbal Ability and Reasoning Ability. Candidates need to solve 120 questions within a time duration of 120 minutes. Scroll down to know more details about PAT, including the eligibility criteria, admission process, selection process and more.
PAT 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PAT 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
Jun '24 | PAT 2024 Exam (for July 2024 Intake) |
Feb '24 | Issuance of Admission Order (via email) |
Dec '23 - Jan '24 | PAT 2024 Registration for July 2024 Intake |
Praxis Aptitude Test 2025 Highlights
The PAT Exam 2024 important highlights are mentioned in the table below. Check them out:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
PAT |
| PAT full form |
Praxis Admission Test |
| Conducting body |
Praxis Tech School |
| Exam level |
University level test for PGP Data Science admission |
| Exam Frequency |
Twice a year (for January and July admission sessions) |
| Exam Mode |
Online Proctored Mode |
| Exam Duration |
2 Hours |
| Exam Syllabus |
Data Analysis, Numerical Ability, Critical Thinking, Verbal Ability, and Reasoning Ability |
| Exam Pattern |
Test consists of 120 questions of 300 marks |
| Language |
English |
| Exam Fees |
INR 1,500 |
| Course Offered |
PGP Course in Data Science with AI and ML |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
+91-7676-160-161 |
| Exam Website |
https://praxis.ac.in/ |
PAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The space below mentions the eligibility conditions for Praxis Admission Test:
- Candidates should have a bachelor's or a master's degree in any stream from a recognised University or equivalent.
- Final year graduation students can also apply provided they submit requisite documents such as a passing certificate or mark-sheet of the final year examination within the stipulated date.
- Candidates with CAT/XAT/GMAT/GRE/CMAT/MAT can also apply. Best of the scores will be considered for admission
A candidate will have to submit any of the below scores.
- CAT
- XAT
- GMAT
- GRE
Students applying for the two-year PGP in Business Management Program can submit the following test scores in addition to the above
- CMAT
- MAT
In addition, the selection of applicants is also dependent on the following criteria-
- Academic Performance
- Professional Qualifications
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Work Experience
The test scores, candidates profile and performance in Essay Writing and Personal interviews are the final determining factors of selection of Candidate.
Read More: Praxis Business School Cutoffs, Eligibility
PAT 2025 Selection Process
The admission process through PAT 2025 consists of an entrance test, essay writing, psychometric test and personal interview. Candidates are selected on the basis of their overall performance in the entrance tests and final selection rounds, academic record and work experience.
STEP 1: PAT 2025 Application Form
PAT 2025 application form is available online on the official website (praxis.ac.in). Praxis Business School aspirants will have to fill the online application form for PAT 2025 and submit the requisite fee to be able to take PAT 2025. The application fee of INR 1,500 will have to be paid via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking methods.
STEP 2: PAT 2025 Admit Card
Admit cards are issued to each candidate for PAT 2025 online. The PAT 2025 admit card is a mandatory document to be furnished at the time of taking the test in online proctored mode from the candidates' home. It will consist of candidates' photographs and instructions for taking the test. Candidates need to preserve their admit cards till the end of the admission process.
STEP 3: PAT 2025
The exam was held in an online mode for a duration of three hours. As per the PAT 2025 exam pattern, there are as many as 120 questions from five sections. Candidates have to solve questions on Data Analysis, Numerical Ability, Critical Thinking, Verbal Ability and Reasoning Ability.
STEP 4: PAT 2025 Result
PAT 2025 result is expected to be declared two days after the exam. The scorecard can be accessed online on the official website. Candidates will be required to use their login credentials to check their scores. They will also be notified about their shortlist status.
Also Read: PAT Exam Result
STEP 5: Essay Writing, Psychometric Test and Interview
Candidates who would secure the qualifying score of PAT 2025 will be invited for the final round of the admission process which includes, essay writing, psychometric test and interview. Admission will be offered only to those who shall have succeeded in all the rounds.
PAT 2025 will be conducted in the online proctored mode wherein candidates will be able to take the test from their homes. The change in the mode of the test was done in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be continued for 2025 as well.
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PAT 2025 Contact Information
Contact information:
Kolkata campus:
Praxis Business School
Bakrahat Road, P.O. Rasapunja, Off Thakurpukur Road, Joka,
Kolkata – 700104
+91-7676-160-161
+91-33-24980553 / +91-33-24980554
Kolkata city campus:
Praxis Business School
10 D, 3rd Floor, IMS House, Hungerford Street,
Kolkata – 700017
+91-7676-160-161
+91-8017059596 / +91-9836877599
Bangalore campus:
Praxis Business School
3rd Floor, Crystal Arcade, No.416, 27th Main, Sector 1 (Agara), Opposite Printo, HSR Layout, Bangalore – 560102
+91-7676-160-161
P +91-9902688599
Email: admissions@praxis.ac.in
Phone: +91-801-705-9596
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