Loyola Institute of Business Administration, LIBA, Chennai offers management programmes for fresh graduates, working executives and research scholars. Key options include the two-year full-time PGDM, part-time weekend PGDM, online PGDM, Executive Diploma Programmes, specialised Post Graduate Programmes and PhD in Management.

Full-time PGDM requires a bachelor's degree with at least 60% aggregate marks. Executive Diploma and PGP courses generally accept graduates with at least 50% marks, with relevant experience required for some options. PhD applicants need a master's degree with at least 60% marks.

LIBA Chennai Important Admission Dates

Full-time PGDM admission requires CAT or XAT, followed by LIBA's GD, WAT and PI process. PhD admission uses XRAT or LAT followed by an interview.

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LIBA Chennai PGDM Admission

LIBA's AICTE-approved PGDM is equivalent to an MBA under AIU recognition. It is a two-year full-time programme with specialisations in Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Human Resource Management and International Business.

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PGDM Selection and Documents

• Take CAT or XAT and apply through the LIBA portal.
• Candidates are shortlisted using entrance-test scores.
• Attend GD, WAT and PI at LIBA.
• Final selection considers entrance-test performance, GD/WAT-PI, academic record and work experience where applicable.
• Documents include Class 10 and 12 certificates, graduation marksheets and degree certificate, CAT/XAT scorecard, transfer or migration certificate, conduct certificate, work-experience certificate where applicable, category certificate where applicable, passport photographs and government photo ID.

LIBA Chennai Cutoffs

The listed General Category PGDM threshold is 80 percentile in CAT and 75 percentile in XAT. Executive Diploma, PGP and PhD programmes do not have designated cutoff scores; they use academic performance, entrance-test performance where required, interviews and profile-based criteria.

LIBA Chennai Part-Time PGDM Admission

The part-time PGDM is a 3-year programme delivered across 9 terms through weekend classes for working professionals.

• Applicants need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks.
• A minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in industry, business or government is required.
• Applicants must be employed at the time of application.
• Shortlisted applicants complete a Written Ability Test and Personal Interview.
• Final selection considers WAT, PI, academic background and work experience.
• Required documents include self-attested degree and marksheet copies with originals, work-experience certificate, community certificate where applicable, one passport-size colour photograph and Parish Priest Letter for Catholic candidates.

LIBA Chennai Executive Diploma and PGP Admission

LIBA offers one-year part-time Executive Diploma Programmes in Business Analytics, Financial Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Management, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, HR Management, Marketing Management, Media and Entertainment Management and other areas. These are intended for working candidates, though recent graduates may apply. Classes may be held on weekdays or weekends; selection uses academic performance and PI, with work experience preferred but not compulsory.

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PGP in Sustainability and Circular Economy

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PGP in International Finance and Public Accounting

This 11-month online weekend programme includes 3 weeks of on-campus immersion and 44 credits. It is delivered by LIBA with Becker Professional Education, FinTram Global, and covers international finance, auditing, taxation, public accounting and CPA, USA, preparation.

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PGP in Logistics

The logistics programme is a 15-month weekend course with 3 terms and a 3-month industrial internship. It is a 53.5-credit programme with Kerry Indev Logistics, using field visits and case studies for graduates seeking roles in logistics, retail, e-commerce and shipping.

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LIBA Chennai PhD Admission

PhD in Management requires a master's degree with at least 60% aggregate marks and entrance-test performance as prescribed by the University of Madras. Candidates qualify through XRAT or LAT and attend an interview.