LIBA – In Pursuit of Excellence with Ethics
Ranked among the top business schools in India, Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) stands as a beacon of excellence, ethics, and leadership. Rooted in Jesuit values and guided by a legacy of over decades, LIBA's AICTE-approved Full-Time PGDM program delivers a transformative management education experience. The program blends academic rigor with real-world relevance, offering specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Business Analytics, and IT & Operations — all designed to prepare you for the challenges of a rapidly evolving global economy. With consistently high placement records and strong industry ties, LIBA continues to be a preferred destination for recruiters from top companies across sectors.
#55
In India (By NIRF Ranking)
#1
In Chennai (By The Week)
₹11 LPA
Average Package
₹21 LPA
Highest Package
60+
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Experiential Learning at LIBA
At LIBA, learning goes beyond the classroom. Students engage in transformative experiences such as the Personal Growth Lab, Village Exposure, Field Visits, Outbound Training, Classroom Activities, and a wide range of clubs and co-academic initiatives— each designed to nurture purposeful leadership and holistic development.
Outbound Training
Develop leadership and teamwork skills through experiential outdoor learning.
Village Exposure
Understand rural realities and apply managerial problem-solving skills.
Field Visit
Students visit companies, to observe real-world operations, interact and gain practical insights that complement classroom knowledge.
Classroom Activities
Sharpen strategic, innovative & critical managerial thinking through global level learning modules.
Clubs & Co-Academic Activities
Explore leadership and collaboration through diverse student-driven initiatives.
Summer Internship
Provide students with practical industry exposure, bridging classroom learning with real-world business practices.
Admissions
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at LIBA is a full-time, two-year AICTE-approved programme.
Eligibility
CAT 2026 or XAT 2027 is a prerequisite to apply for LIBA's PGDM programme. However, the student should fulfil the below eligibility criteria as well.
- The candidate should be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised university (AIU) under regular mode only.
- The candidate should have consistently high academic performance at first class level (minimum 60% marks) in STD X, STD XII & Graduation.
- The candidates who have cleared all the subjects in their first attempt will be preferred. Candidates with a history of more than two arrears are asked not to apply.
Selection Process
Candidates who have applied to LIBA will be shortlisted based on their CAТ 2026 / XАT 2027 scores only.
- Short-listed candidates will be called for a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion(GD) and a Personal Interview(PI) for final selection.
Important Dates
Selection Process Begins: Feb – March 2027
Fee Structure
For detailed information on fees, please download the brochure.
Our Accreditations & Affiliations
Recognised by leading national and international bodies for excellence in management education.
Our Recruiting Partners
We collaborate with leading global organizations to provide industry-relevant learning and opportunities.
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Here's What LIBA Students Have to Say
Discover the vibrant campus life, student stories, and experiences that make LIBA Chennai unique.
LIBA's Faculty
Through the voices of our distinguished faculty, discover how LIBA’s PGDM Full-Time programme challenges perspectives, nurtures critical thinking, and empowers future leaders to drive purposeful change in today’s dynamic global business environment.