Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) Chennai is a private business school, established in 1979. The school is approved by the AICTE and recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It is one of the best management colleges in India and has been ranked 42nd by Business Today Ranking 2023. LIBA Chennai has also earned global accreditation from SAQS and AACSB. LIBA Chennai offers a two-year Full-time flagship PGDM course, approved by AICTE. The School also offers other programs such as Part-time PGDM, PhD. and one-year executive diploma programs. The Management Development Centre offers various customized programs as well.
Admission to the PGDM program will be based on CAT or XAT score followed by GD/PI. The CAT cutoff for admission to PGDM course in LIBA Chennai has been a minimum 70 percentile. The college also has International Collaboration with manifold International colleges too. Check LIBA Chennai Course & Fee Structure
During LIBA Chennai Placements 2022, more than 30 recruiters visited the campus. Major recruiters included Amazon Kindle, IBM, Cognizant, Deloitte, Mindtree & many more. Most of the offers came from IT & BFSI sectors. The highest salary package offered was INR 20.5 LPA.
LIBA Chennai FAQs
Ques. What is the application fee of LIBA Chennai?
Ans. The application fee at LIBA depends on which course you wish to apply.
- For part-time PGDM programs- INR 900
- For Full-time PGDM program- INR 2000
- Executive Diploma program- INR 944
Ques. Does LIBA Chennai provide Placement?
Ans. LIBA has an active placement cell which is involved in placement activities and assists students in getting placed in reputed and prestigious companies. LIBA provides 100% placements every year. The highest package offered was INR 20.5 LPA. More than 30 companies participated in the placement.
Ques. Does LIBA Chennai offer an MBA program?
Ans. LIBA Chennai offers a PGDM (full-time & part-time) program which is equivalent to an MBA. For PGDM full-time program, Candidates must have a minimum of 60% marks in Class 10th, 12th and Graduation and a Valid CAT or XAT scores. For PGDM part-time program, Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks and 2 years of full-time work experience.
Ques. Does LIBA Chennai provide hostel accommodation?
Ans. LIBA has excellent hostels, for men and women, located within the campus. The hostels with well-furnished rooms, provide an ideal ambiance to make residents feel at home. The hostels have wired internet connectivity. The Men’s hostel is a multi-storied building and a single room is allotted to each student. The hostel includes indoor sporting facilities and a common room on the ground floor. Residents can use the Loyola College boarding facilities.
Check: LIBA Chennai Hostel Fees
Ques. What is the cutoff for PGDM Program of LIBA Chennai?
Ans. It is important for candidates to meet the prescribed cut-off marks in the admission test in the PGDM program. The minimum percentile required in the tests are:
Category |
CAT |
XAT |
General |
80 percentile |
75 percentile |
Catholics |
60 percentile |
50 percentile |
Ques. Are there any scholarships at LIBA Chennai?
Ans. LIBA Chennai offers Scholarships to deserving students on Merit-cum means basis. The institute also has tie-ups with corporates such as Bharti Foundations, Hyundai Motors India Limited, Palaniswamy Trust, etc, that provide scholarships to eligible students. Moreover, LIBA provides educational loans from Banks.
Ques. What are the class timings of the PGDM Part-Time Program of LIBA Chennai?
Ans. It is a three years weekend program, comprises of nine terms of approximately three months each. The classes will be held as follows:
- Saturdays from 5.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
- Sundays from 10.00 to 1.45 p.m.
Ques. What is the weightage for final selection at LIBA Chennai?
Ans. The weightage criteria for final selection is tabulated below:
Components |
Weightage |
Qualifying Exam |
35% |
Group Discussion / Personal Interview |
30% |
Academy Scores |
20% |
Catholic Christians |
5% |
Work Experience (Max. 2 Years Preferred) |
10% |
Ques. How to apply for LIBA Chennai Certificate Programs?
Ans. The following are the steps below to apply online for the Certificate Program:
- Go to the official website of the institute and select “Our Courses” on the home page.
- Click on the “Certificate Program”.
- A page will appear displaying the Apply Now tab.
- Fill all the details and submit the same.
Ques. Is LIBA a good institute for MBA?
Ans. Yes, LIBA is one of the best Management institutes in India. LIBA holds the 86th position in the Management category by NIRF, 2022. 100% of the students get placed every year. Top companies come to visit and hire the aspirants. Companies like Deloitte, Asian Paints, City Bank, Infonya recruit enthusiastic students.
Ques. Does LIBA provide any internship programs to the students?
Ans. Yes, LIBA provides internship opportunities too along with placements. Companies like Deloitte, EY, Bank of America, Britanicca, Asian Paints offer internship programs. The average stipend is offered at INR 10 thousand.
Ques. Does LIBA have any international relations?
Ans. LIBA has international relations with various international organizations such as the Assumption University of Thailand, IESEG School of Management, Santa Clara University, Catholic University, The Washington Centre, and a lot more others.