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Post Graduate Diploma in Management

AI-Powered Learning • Industry Exposure • Strong Placements

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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.

Mode: Residential, Full-time
Duration: 24 Months
Accepted Scores: CAT 2026 or XAT 2027
Location: Chennai
#55In India (By NIRF
Ranking)
#1In Chennai (By The Week)
₹11 LPAAverage Package
₹21 LPAHighest Package
60+Visiting Companies

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.

  1. The candidate should be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised university (AIU) under regular mode only.
  2. The candidate should have consistently high academic performance at first class level (minimum 60% marks) in STD X, STD XII & Graduation.
  3. 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 CAT 2026 / XAT 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

Registration Opens: August 2026
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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