Praxis Aptitude Test (PAT) 2026: Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Praxis Admission Test 2026 ( PAT )

Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Dec 18, 2025 18:04 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

PAT 2026 exam, 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 PGPDS programme can apply for PAT 2026 from the official website, praxistechschool.in. Praxis Tech School shares complete details on the test, including date, time, pattern, and syllabus via email after registration.

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) 2026 exam for PGDM admissions. PAT is now conducted by Praxis Tech School.

Table of contents
  • What is Praxis Aptitude Test or PAT?
  • PAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Praxis Aptitude Test 2026 Highlights
  • PAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • PAT 2026 Admission Process
  • PAT Application Form 2026
  • PAT Exam Pattern 2026
  • PAT Admit Card 2026
  • PAT 2026 Results
  • PAT 2026 Contact Information
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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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the important topics of the PAT syllabus?
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Topics such as Verbal Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Critical Reasoning, Visual Reasoning, Data interpretation, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude are the subjects included in the PAT 2024 syllabus.

Q:   What are the selection criteria for admissions through PAT?
A: 

The selection criteria for PAT 2024 are listed below:

  1. Academic Performance
  2. Professional Qualifications
  3. Extra-Curricular Activities
  4. Work Experience
Q:   What are the various courses offered at Praxis Business School?
A: 

Praxis Business School offers various management courses in various specialisations. The college provides PGDM for the duration of two years which includes a two-month summer internship program. The first year PGDM specialisations are Marketing, Data science, Finance, Human Resource, Management Theory, Production Management and Quantitative Techniques. The second year PGDM specialisations include Digital Operations Management, Financial Risk Management, and Business Analytics.

PAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
To Be Notified

Last date for PAT 2026 Registration (for fall intake)

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

Issuance of Admission Order (via email)

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

PAT 2026 Exam

TENTATIVE
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Praxis Aptitude Test 2026 Highlights

The PAT Exam 2026 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

praxistechschool.in

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Q:   What is the minimum eligibility criteria to appear for PAT?
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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.

Q:   Which courses does Praxis Tech School, Bangalore offer to students?
A: 

Praxis Tech School, Bangalore offer Post-Graduate Programme in Data Science with Generative AI & Machine Learning. Students can check the details from the points below:

  • Duration: 9-month full-time program
  • Pioneering Data Science education in India
  • Placements : INR 23 LPA the highest package and INR 13.5 LPA average package
  • Successfully placed 35+ batches

Post-Graduate Program in Data Science

  • Post-Graduate Program in Data Engineering
  • Duration: 9-month weekend online program
  • Designed for working executives Business Analytics for Working Professionals | four month Online+ Classroom programme

Post-Graduate Program in Data Engineering

These programs are tailored to equip students and professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic fields of Data Science and Data Engineering.

Q:   How many seats are available for various courses offered at Praxis Business School?
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Praxis Business School offers various postgraduate courses in the Management stream. All the PGDM courses are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The exams accepted for the MBA/PGDM course are MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, ATMA. The total seat intake for MBA/PGDM courses is 180

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PAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Check eligibility criteria for Praxis Admission Test below: 

  • 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

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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the PAT exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I join Praxis Business School without MAT?
A: 

Yes, you can join Praxis Business School without MAT. The admission process of Praxis is based on the valid score of any national level entrance exam like CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT.

Your admission can be based on your CAT or XAT score as well. Only a valid score in such exams will help you getting a call from Praxis.The weightage of 10/12th, interview, CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT, and work experience in admission process is around 35%,35%,20% and 10%.

Q:   Is it mandatory to appear for PAT?
A: 

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.  

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PAT 2026 Admission Process

Candidates aspiring for PAT 2026 exam are selected based on their overall performance in the entrance tests and selection rounds. Praxis Tech School also considers academic record and work experience for admission to the institute. Candidates aspiring for admission via PAT have to apply for the exam and appear on the scheduled date. PAT exam date varies for different admission cycles.

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Q:   What is the test duration of PAT exam?
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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.

Q:   Are PAT exam scores accepted for PGDM admissions at Praxis Business School?
A: 

Praxis Admission Test is conducted for admissions to PGP course offered in Data Science by Praxis Tech School. Earlier, PAT exam was also considered for admissions to PGDM course admission at Praxis Business School. However, now Praxis Business School accepts national level entrance exams for PGDM admissions. PAT exam is only conducted for admission to 9-month PGPDS course offered by Praxis Tech School.

Q:   How is the final selection list of PAT prepared?
A: 

The initial result is prepared on the basis of scores obtained by candidates in the PAT exam.

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PAT Application Form 2026

Praxis Tech School releases PAT 2026 application form online on the official website (praxistech.ac.in). Candidatyes aspiring for admissions via Praxis Admission Test have to fill online application form for PAT 2026 and submit the requisite fee. All candidates who fill and submit PAT exam form before the last date are eligible for PAT 2026 exam. The application fee of INR 1,500 will have to be paid via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking methods.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the PAT exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the minimum eligibility criteria to appear for PAT?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I submit the PAT application form at the University after the deadline?
A: 

After the PAT registration deadline, candidates will not be able to apply for the exam. Praxis Tech School will not facilitate any requests for submitting the form after the last date. Incase the candidates miss the deadline, they can fill the application form for PAT exam in a subsequent term as per the schedule.

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PAT Exam Pattern 2026

Praxis Tech School conducts the PAT exam in online mode for a duration of three hours. Candidates can appear for PAT exam in remote proctored mode from home. As per the PAT 2026 exam pattern, there are 120 questions from five different sections. Sections in PAT exam include

  • Data Analysis
  • Numerical Ability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Verbal Ability
  • Reasoning Ability

Also Check: PAT Exam Question Paper

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the sections included in PAT exam syllabus?
A: 

Candidates appering for PAT exam find questions from sections like Data Analysis, Numerical Ability, Critical Thinking, Verbal Ability and Reasoning Ability.

Q:   What is the mode for Praxis Aptitude Test?
A: 

Praxis Tech School conducts PAT exam in an online mode. PAT is a remote proctored exam. Candidates can appear for PAT exam from comfort of their home. 

Q:   How many questions are their in PAT exam?
A: 

Praxis Tech School designs PAT question paper with 120 MCQs. These questions are divided into five sections. Candidates must answer all questions in PAT exam.

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PAT Admit Card 2026

Praxis Tech School issues PAT admit cards to all candidates who fill PAT exam form. The PAT 2026 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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is a digital copy of PAT admit card allowed for the exam?
A: 

No, as per the guidelines, candidates will not be allowed to sit for the test without producing a hard copy of the PAT admit card on the exam day.

Q:   Will Praxis Business School send hard copy of PAT admit card by post?
A: 

Candidates can download PAT admit card from the official login dashboard. Praxis School does not send admit card via post.

Q:   How to download PAT exam hall ticket?
A: 

PAT exam admit card is downloadable from the official website of the institute. Candidates need to login to download the Praxis PAT admit card.

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PAT 2026 Results

PAT 2026 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.

Essay Writing, Psychometric Test and Interview

Candidates who would secure the qualifying score of PAT 2026 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.

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Q:   Where can I check the PAT results?
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Candidates can check the PAT results online on the official website of Praxis Tech School. The login portal available on the institute website will be updated with the PAT results. Candidates will also get the email with the qualifying status mentioned on the same. Once the results are out, candidates can pay the fee and upload all relevant documents to secure final admission.

Q:   How can I check the PAT results?
A: 

PAT results will be available on the official website. Candidates can check the results using the login credentials generated at the time of registration. Alternatively, candidates will know the qualifying status via an email received confirming the personal interview date. Based on the PAT scores, candidates are shortlisted for further admission rounds, including essay writing and the counselling process.

Q:   What is the mode of declaring PAT results?
A: 

PAT results will be declared in an online mode. Candidates need to visit the official website to check PAT exam scores. Praxis Tech School evaluates candidate's performance across multiple parameters.

PAT 2026 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
Ground Floor
IMS House
10D, Picasso Bithi
KOLKATA: 700017

+91-7676-160-161
+91-8017059596

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
Email: admissions@praxis.ac.in
Phone: +91-801-705-9596

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Answered 3 days ago

PAT is basically a psychological aptitude test conducted for admission to the MNS, UG-level programme. All the steps of the selection process must be adhered to as per the guidelines of the conducting body. 

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Nishtha Nishtha

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 6 days ago

CG PAT 2026 application form will be released tentatively in March 2026. The exam authority will activate the CG PAT registration link online at the CG Vyapam website. Students must check the eligibility conditions before applying for CG PAT 2026.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 4 weeks ago

No. PAT exam registration is available in an online mode only. Candidates cannot apply for PAT exam in offline mode.

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Vikram Tyagi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates filling and submitting the PAT application form before the last date are issued admit card. PAT admit card is required to appear for the Praxis Admission Test.

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Dhanya Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates can pay PAT application fee in an online mode. Candidates can choose among debit card, UPI, net banking or credit card to pay PAT application fee.

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Nikita Saxena

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates need to pay INR 1200 to submit PAT application form. Candidates failing toi pay the fee will be marked ineligible from PAT exam.

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates need to upload photograoph and signature while filling the PAT application form. While uploading these documents, candidates must follow the upload speciofications.

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Bhumika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

PAT exam admit card is downloadable from the official website of the institute. Candidates need to login to download the Praxis PAT admit card.

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Rupali Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

Praxis Tech School designs PAT question paper with 120 MCQs. These questions are divided into five sections. Candidates must answer all questions in PAT exam.

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Abhishek Dhawan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

Praxis Tech School conducts PAT exam in an online mode. PAT is a remote proctored exam. Candidates can appear for PAT exam from comfort of their home. 

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Shruti Shukla

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