Management Learned, Leadership Tested - PRAXIS '26 at Career Point University

C CPUR CPUR Academic Media Cell 01 Aug 2026 5 min read 2 reads

PRAXIS '26 · School of Commerce and Management

Immerse. Ideate. Innovate. PRAXIS '26 at Career Point University

Career Point University's School of Commerce and Management brought BBA and MBA students together for a two-day residential management immersion - from live industry visits and keynote addresses to business plan simulations and a financial strategy finale.

PRAXIS '26, organized by the School of Commerce and Management, Career Point University, Kota, was a compact, high-energy two-day residential immersion held on 28–29 July 2026. Designed around one goal - an authentic, memorable learning experience - the programme brought 34 BBA and MBA students together in 8 mixed teams for real industry exposure, business plan development, leadership exercises, and back-to-back simulations.

Immerse · Ideate · InnovateTwo Days · Residential · 34 Students · 8 Mixed Teams · Career Point University, Kota

34Students - BBA & MBA

8Mixed Industry Teams

6+Industry Sectors Visited

2Days Residential Programme

Programme Objectives

1Provide hands-on exposure to real business operations through live, group-wise industry visits across Kota.

2Build cross-programme mentorship, with MBA students captaining mixed BBA teams.

3Strengthen applied skills in business plan development, consulting, and financial simulation.

4Create memorable, shareable experiences that build institutional pride and a spirit of innovation.

Day 1 - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 | Immersion, Leaders & Bonding

SignatureGrand Inaugural & "Learning by Doing" AddressHon'ble Vice Chancellor Dr. Mayank Saxena inaugurated PRAXIS '26, setting the tone for two days of experiential learning. The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Hari Mohan Sharma, General Manager, DIC, Kota, who underscored the significance of learning by doing and connecting classroom concepts to real business challenges. Dr. Mayank Saxena, Vice Chancellor, CPU | Mr. Hari Mohan Sharma, GM, DIC Kota

FlagshipKnow the Business @ Kota - Group-wise Field ImmersionAll 8 teams spread across Kota, each visiting a separate assigned industry - covering Healthcare, FMCG, Hospitality, Automobile Distribution, Component Manufacturing, and Capital Market & Commodities. Accompanied by Faculty Mentors, students observed live operations, identified real business issues, and interacted directly with business leaders. Across 6+ Industry Sectors in Kota | Accompanied by Faculty Mentors

SignatureThe Creator's Talk - "How to Make Your Customer the Hero"Mr. Pramod Maheshwari, Chancellor, Career Point University, delivered an engaging talk on making the customer the hero of every business. With real-world examples and cases, he discussed key management frameworks and how they are applied in actual business situations - sparking rich discussion among students. Mr. Pramod Maheshwari, Chancellor, Career Point University

FlagshipBlueprints to Boardrooms - StartUp Launch Pad SimulationTeams converted their field visit observations into a full business plan using the StartUp Launch Pad - a spreadsheet-based business plan simulation. Students were briefed in detail and tasked with completing the business plan overnight, ready to present the next morning. Designed & Conducted by Dr. Akshay Joshi, Dean, SOCM

CognitiveMovie Case Study - "Made in India: A Titan Story"A specially developed four-act video case study on the Titan story. The session explored how to build conviction in a business idea, understand problems, develop solutions, and pitch to a board and investors - a fitting intellectual close to Day 1. Facilitated by Dr. Akshay Joshi, Dean, SOCM

Day 2 - Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | Live Consulting & Simulation Finale

WellnessSunrise Yoga & ResetDay 2 opened with a guided yoga session - a mindful reset reminding students that good leadership begins with a clear head and a calm mind, before the boardrooms and simulations took over. Mr. Manoj Sharma, Yoga Instructor | Coordinated by Dr. Shubhangi Rajawat

FlagshipThe Boardroom Drama - Business Plan PresentationsAll 8 teams presented their business plans developed overnight through the StartUp Launch Pad simulation. Plans were evaluated by expert judges - a real-time, high-stakes experience that brought out the best in every team's strategy, creativity, and communication skills. Mr. Kaustubh Bhattacharya, Startup Consultant, iStart Kota | Dr. Akshay Joshi, Dean, SOCM

SignatureLeadership Evolution - "Who Is Your CEO?"A leadership expert talk delivered online by Dr. Gaurav Sethia, followed by a hands-on leadership activity - "Who is Your CEO?" - where teams had to collectively decide who would lead their company. A genuine test of how young professionals understand leadership, trust, and team accountability. Dr. Gaurav Sethia, Leadership Coach, Indore (Online) | Dr. Aditi Gaur & Dr. Neelima Modi

FlagshipFinSimX - Financial Strategy Simulation FinaleThe day's biggest challenge - a live financial planning simulation on spreadsheets designed to test whether teams' boardroom strategies could hold up under real financial pressure. Every investment decision and trade-off had a simulated consequence, evaluated by a Chartered Accountant. CA Sudhanshu Upadhyay | Simulation Designed & Conducted by Dr. Pratima Rawal

CeremonyGrand Closing, Prize Distribution & Certificate CeremonyPRAXIS '26 concluded with prize distribution to winning teams of the StartUp Launch Pad, Leadership Activity, and FinSimX Simulation. Mr. Jitendra Singh, Founder of Clickzy, addressed students on vital aspects for a startup journey. Vote of Thanks was delivered by Dr. Akshay Joshi. Mr. Jitendra Singh, Founder Clickzy | CA Sudhanshu Upadhyay | Dr. Mayank Saxena, VC, CPU

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Event Organisation & Coordination

Dr. Akshay Joshi Dean, School of Commerce and Management - Overall Event Organiser

Dr. Shubhangi Rajawat Coordinator, PRAXIS '26

Dr. Neelima Modi Coordinator, PRAXIS '26

Mrs. Richa Gulati Coordinator, PRAXIS '26

Dr. Pratima Rawal Coordinator, FinSimX Designer

Dr. Aditi Gaur Head, School of Commerce and Management Leadership Evolution- Simulation

More Than a Programme - A Business ExperiencePRAXIS '26 proved that management education doesn't have to stay confined to textbooks and lecture halls. From live industry visits and keynote addresses by the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor, to boardroom pitches judged by real startup consultants and a financial simulation evaluated by a CA - students walked away not just with certificates, but with a genuine taste of what running a business and leading a team actually feels like.

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