PAT 2024: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

PAT or Praxis Admission Test is a university-level entrance examination conducted for PGP Data Science admission at Praxis Business School. The Kolkata campus of Praxis Business School offers a nine-month Post Graduate Programme in Data Science. Candidates aspiring to pursue PGP programmes at the Praxis Business 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.

The PAT Exam 2024 important highlights are mentioned in the table below. Check them out:

The space below mentions the eligibility conditions for Praxis Admission Test: 

1. Candidates should have a bachelor's or a master's degree in any stream from a recognised University or equivalent.
2. 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.
3. 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-

1. Academic Performance
2. Professional Qualifications
3. Extra-Curricular Activities
4. 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

The admission process through PAT 2024 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 2024 Application Form

PAT 2024 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 2024 and submit the requisite fee to be able to take PAT 2024. The application fee of INR 1,500 will have to be paid via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking methods.

STEP 2: PAT 2024 Admit Card

Admit cards are issued to each candidate for PAT 2024 online. The PAT 2024 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 2024

The exam was held in an online mode for a duration of three hours. As per the PAT 2024 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 2024 Result

PAT 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 as well.

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• PAT Exam Question Paper
• Post Graduation In Data Science at Praxis Business School, Joka, Kolkata