

Loyola Institute of Business Administration Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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11 LPA
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21 LPA
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Loyola Institute of Business Administration - Overview
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About Loyola Institute of Business Administration
Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) is a private, self-financing Jesuit business school established in 1979 within the premises of Loyola College, Nungambakkam, Chennai. It is managed by the Loyola College Society and is guided by the Ignatian values of Magis (Excellence), Cura Personalis (Care of the Individual) and Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam, as stated on the official PGDM programme page. LIBA's flagship offering is a 2-year, full-time, residential Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), approved by AICTE and recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to an MBA. The programme runs across 6 terms with 126 credits, including core courses, electives and a summer project, with dual-specialisation options across Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Business Analytics, and IT & Operations, per the official PGDM page. The official total programme fee for PGDM Full-Time is Rs.18,89,700. Beyond the flagship PGDM, LIBA offers a PGDM Weekend programme (AICTE approved, for working professionals with a minimum of 2 years' full-time work experience), Executive Diploma programmes, a PGP in Logistics (industry-partnered with Kerry Indev Logistics), a PGP in Sustainability and Circular Economy, a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), an Online PGDM, and a Doctoral Programme affiliated with the University of Madras, as listed on the official Admissions portal. LIBA reports a consistent 100% placement record, with 60+ recruiting companies across consulting, IT, BFSI, FMCG and manufacturing sectors, a highest package of Rs.21 LPA and an average package of Rs.11 LPA, per the official PGDM page. The campus provides separate, fully furnished hostel facilities for men and women within the Loyola College campus.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Loyola Institute of Business Administration, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Loyola Institute of Business Administration Courses
4 CoursesExecutive Diploma
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks aggregate.
Fellow Programme In Management (FPM)
Any Two Year Master's degree with at least 55% marks from a recognized university.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Full-Time
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in 10th, 12th and UG (regular mode only) from a recognised university; valid CAT or XAT score; work experience preferred but not mandatory, per the official PGDM page and Admissions portal.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Weekend
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks, plus a minimum of 2 years' full-time work experience, per the official Admissions portal.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Executive Diploma 1 specialization | ₹ 1.28L - 2.41L | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks aggregate. |
Fellow Programme In Management (FPM) 1 specialization | ₹ 1.40L - 5.60L | Any Two Year Master's degree with at least 55% marks from a recognized university. |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Full-Time 1 specialization | ₹ 9.45L - 18.90L | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in 10th, 12th and UG (regular mode only) from a recognised university; valid CAT or XAT score; work experience preferred but not mandatory, per the official PGDM page and Admissions portal. |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Weekend 1 specialization | ₹ 3.60L - 10.79L | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks, plus a minimum of 2 years' full-time work experience, per the official Admissions portal. |
Loyola Institute of Business Administration Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
CAT / XAT - PGDM Full-Time
Important Notice
Registration for PGDM Full-Time 2027-2029 batch (based on CAT 2026 / XAT 2027 scores) was open at the time of research, per the official Admissions portal. A separate PGDM Full-Time track exists for Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries / Foreign Nationals / OCI candidates, accepting CAT, XAT or LIBA's own LAT (LIBA Admissions Test).
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for Loyola Institute of Business Administration
💡 Placement Highlights & Details (Most recent reported batch)
As per the official PGDM programme page: consistent 100% placement record, 60+ recruiting companies across 13 sectors, highest package Rs.21 LPA, average package Rs.11 LPA (also cited elsewhere on the official site as Rs.11.35 LPA average). Figures are self-reported by the institute.
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Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

Library
Established in 1979, the same year as the institute; historically reported (per an official placement brochure) to hold 31,000+ volumes with access to EBSCO, J-Gate, and CMIE Prowess/Industry Outlook databases, plus inter-library arrangements with the British Council Library and the Madras Management Association.

LIBA Hostels
Separate, fully furnished hostels for men and women located within the Loyola College campus, with 24-hour internet connectivity and Wi-Fi-enabled rooms, per official PGDM FAQ and past official placement brochures.

Centres of Excellence
Includes the Centre for Ethics and Governance, Centre for Retail and Supply Chain Management, and the Prof. C.K. Prahalad Centre for Emerging India, complementing LIBA's teaching and skill-development programmes, per the official website.

Incubation Centre
Supports innovators, entrepreneurs, students, faculty and alumni through ideation, hackathons, workshops and conferences, per an official LIBA bulletin.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
Campus Gallery

Campus

Infrastructure

Campus
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. LIBA's PGDM is approved by AICTE and recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), making it equivalent to an MBA in India and abroad, as stated on the official PGDM page.
Yes. Students can pursue dual specialisations across Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Analytics, and IT & Operations, per the official PGDM page.
The PGDM Full-Time programme is a two-year, full-time residential programme spread across six terms, per the official PGDM page.
LIBA is located on the Loyola College Campus, No. 1, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600034.
Executive Diploma, Fellow Programme In Management (FPM), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Full-Time, Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Weekend
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