Latest Update: LIBA Chennai PGDM admission 2024 is open and the last date to apply will be in April 2024. Interested candidates can visit the official website of the institute. CAT 2023 Admit Card will be released on November 7, 2023 and the exam is scheduled for November 26, 2023. XAT 2024 registration has begun, and the last date to apply is November 30, 2023, and the exam is scheduled for January 7, 2024.

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) imparts an PGDM program in full-time mode, for the duration of two years. For admission to LIBA PGDM program, students must have passed Graduation in any discipline with 60% marks in aggregate & selection will be done by the valid CAT/ XAT cutoff marks. The final selection will be based on performance in WAT, GD & PI rounds. LIBA offers the PGDM program in a total number of five specializations, namely, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Technology & Operations, and Business Analytics. 

LIBA Chennai PGDM Key Highlights

  • LIBA Chennai charges INR 17 Lakhs as the total fee of the PGDM program. 
  • Due to the pandemic situation, the GD/ PI session will be held Online.
  • To qualify LIBA, Chennai PGDM program a student is required to acquire a minimum of 120 credits. 
  • Students are advised to choose Dual specialization in the functional areas of Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Systems, International Business, Operations, and Business Analytics. 
  • Top recruiters of LIBA Chennai PGDM are, namely, Bajaj Finserv, Citi Bank, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and a lot more. 

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LIBA Chennai Important Dates

CAT Event Dates
CAT Registration Starts August 2, 2023
CAT Registration Closes September 20, 2023
CAT Admit Card Releases November 07, 2023
CAT Exam November 26, 2023
XAT Event Dates
XAT Registration Opens July 15, 2023
XAT Registration Closes November 30, 2023
Last Date for XAT Application through GMAT / GRE December 31, 2023
XAT Exam Date January 07, 2024
PGDM Events Dates
Registration Opens October 2023 
Registration Ends April 2024
Commencement of Program June 2024 

LIBA Chennai CAT Cutoff

LIBA has been released cut-offs for the final admission round, the below table shows the CAT 2023 & XAT 2024 cutoff as per the categories:

Entrance Exam Cut off General Cut off Christian Category
CAT  80 60
XAT  75 50

Check: LIBA Chennai Cutoff

LIBA Chennai PGDM Fees

The institute offers PGDM program at INR 18.89 Lakhs. The total fee of the program includes the total six semesters’ tuition fees, one-time admission fee, library fee, computer fee, insurance fee, one-time alumni fee, foundation course fee, students’ activities. Library & retention deposit fees are refundable. Per semester fee is noted down below: 

Year  Semesters  Tuition fee 
1st Year  Semester 1 INR 4,04,400
Semester 2  INR 2,84,900
Semester 3 INR 2,89,500
2nd Year  Semester 4 INR 3,11,960
Semester 5 INR 3,10,600
Semester 6 INR 2,88,340
  • The one-time admission fee is INR 35,000, the one-time insurance fee is INR 750, the foundation course fee is INR 36,000, the students’ activities fee is INR 7,000 & the one-time alumni fee is 8,000. 
  • Library & Computer fee for every semester is INR 15,400.

Check: LIBA Chennai Fees

LIBA Chennai PGDM Eligibility Criteria 

  • Applicants must have done Graduation in any discipline with 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university under regular mode only. 
  • The candidate should have a consistent higher academic performance with a minimum 60% marks in 10+2 level, Bachelor’s degree. 
  • The candidates must have cleared all the academic levels in their first attempt, will be preferred. Candidates with a history of more than two arrears are asked NOT to apply.

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LIBA Chennai PGDM Selection Criteria 

  • Candidates must appear in the CAT 2023/ XAT 2024 to be selected for LIBA Chennai PGDM program. The institute will shortlist candidates based on their CAT 2023/ XAT 2024 scores only. 
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Group Discussion (GD) and a Personal Interview (PI) for final selection.
  • GD/PI will be held by the LIBA admission team at Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, MuPGDMi, New Delhi. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, GD/PI can be conducted in online mode.

How to Apply for LIBA Chennai PGDM program?

There are a few steps to apply for admission at LIBA Chnnai for PGDM program:

  • Log on to the LIBA website, http://admissions.liba.edu.
  • Click on the given ‘Register Now’ link for a new registration on the home page to create a login account. 
  • The details of the login ID and password will be sent to the registered email ID. If candidates forgot their password please click the reset link on the login page.
  • After logging into the applicant’s account using the user name and password, enter CAT ID / XAT ID, personal details, and upload the candidate’s passport size photograph.
  • Select the desired course and enter academic details and upload the requisite documents. 
  • Enter work experience details, upload the scanned copy of the required documents & provide reference information. 
  • Confirm all the details and submit the application form with an online payment of INR 2000 through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI. 
  • Make a download of the completed application form in PDF format and email it to admissions@liba.edu; Alternative email: info@liba.edu; phone: +91 7604850008. 
  • Save the application for any future use. 

Note: Application fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstance. 

Required documents: 

  • Marksheets of 10+2 level, Graduation
  • Work Experience Certificate
  • Parish Priest Letter (Only for Catholic Candidates)
  • Two Passport-size Colour Photographs
  • Category certificate
  • Scorecard of Entrance Exam taken

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LIBA Chennai PGDM Program Details

LIBA Chennai PGDM program is offered for two academic years in six terms, each semester has 3 terms. It is a full-time program offered in 5 specializations such as Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Technology & Operations, and Business Analytics. There are dual specialisations available in the functional areas of Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Systems, International Business, Operations, and Business Analytics. 

A student must acquire a minimum of 120 credits to qualify LIBA Chennai PGDM program

  • In the first year there are a total number of 62 credits for the Core courses.
  • Across the three terms including a field course in Second year another 13 Core Courses’ credits will be there including a field course in Second year 
  • The total Core component in the program holds 75 Credits.
  • Out of 120 credits, electives comprises of 45 credits. 
  • Students should have required at least 15 credits to specialize in an area. 
  • Generally, students should do electives comprising of 15 credits in a term. 
  • Additionally, per term there will be a one paid credit course with INR 2,000. 

The syllabus of first year of PGDM program is noted down below: 

Term1 Term 2 Term 3
Basic Financial Accounting Economic Environment of Business Cost and Management Accounting
Computer Applications Financial Management I Financial Management II
Communication- I Government, Social and Business Environment Human Resource Management
Managerial Economics Marketing Management II Management Information Systems
Marketing Management I Managing Operations Ethics – II
Organisational Dynamics Organizational Behaviour – I Organisational Behaviour II
Quantitative Techniques I Quantitative Techniques II Research Methodology
Ethics – I Communication – II Legal Environment of Business
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LIBA Chennai PGDM Placements

LIBA Chennai has always been maintaining their placement statistics, the students of the institute have been offered the highest salary package at INR 17 LPA from the previous year's recruitment drive. Top companies take part in the recruitment drive arranged by LIBA, Chennai Placement Team. Sectors-wise list of prominent recruiters of PGDM program are listed as follows: 

Sectors  Companies 
BFSI  Bajaj Fimserv
RBI
Citi Bank 
Consultancy  Crisil 
Deloitte
KPMG
EY
EDTECH Byju’s 
Planetspart 
IT  Cognizant 
Accenture 
Infosys 
HCL
Wipro 

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LIBA Chennai FAQs

Ques. Does LIBA Chennai have any international relation regarding PGDM program?

Ans. Yes, LIBA Chennai has international collaboration with universities in the USA, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, China, Australia, Kenya, Peru, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia & the PGDM program is internationally accredited by AMDISA with SAQS. 

Ques. Does LIBA Chennai have any PGDM program yet to launch?

Ans. Yes, LIBA Chennai has proposed PGDM programs which are PGDM in Business Analytics & PGDM in Logistics in association with Kerry Indev Logistics in the next coming years. Check: LIBA Chennai Courses & Fees 

Ques. How are the faculty of LIBA Chennai?

Ans. The faculty pool of LIBA Chennai is highly educated & distinguished with high academic credentials. All the PGDM faculty has corporate experience closely involved in the personal and professional development of each student.

Ques. What is the weightage for final selection at LIBA Chennai for the PGDM program?

Ans. The weightage criteria for the final selection of LIBA Chennai PGDM program is tabulated below:

Components Weightage
Qualifying Exam 50%
Written Test 40%
Personal Interview 10%

Ques. What can a student pursue after completing an PGDM program from LIBA Chennai?

Ans. After completing an PGDM program from LIBA Chennai, students can go for on-campus recruitment offered by giant firms like Accenture, Cognizant, Byju’s, Capgemini, HCL, Infosys, Wipro, etc or can pursue higher studies like PhD or M.Phil in the management domain. Check: LIBA Chennai Placement