Loyola Institute of Business Administration

Chennai, Tamil Nadu · PGDM · 24 months

NIRF #55 · private · Est. 1979 · liba.edu

Key facts

PGDM · 2026 season

The total fee for LIBA’s PGDM is ₹18.9 lakh (tuition only), and its 2026 average package was ₹11.32 lakh — both as published by the institute.

Average package
₹11.3L (2026 season)
Total fee
₹18.9L (tuition only)
ROI
0.60× — average package ÷ total fee
Payback
21 mo — at the average package, pre-tax

ROI divides the average package by the full programme fee; payback is the months of that package it takes to equal the fee, before tax. Fee bases differ between colleges, so check what each fee includes before comparing two.

The PGDM

24 months · CAT or XAT · 180 seats

Fee and pay

Fee
₹18.9L
Average
₹11.3L
Total fee
₹18.9L (tuition only)
Average
₹11.3L

Who can apply

A bachelor's degree in any discipline, studied in regular mode at a university recognised by the Association of Indian Universities

Degree
A bachelor's degree in any discipline, studied in regular mode at a university recognised by the Association of Indian Universities
Class X, XII and degree
At least 60% in each, and in a postgraduate degree too if the applicant holds one
Test
CAT 2025 or XAT 2026 for the 2026–28 batch; for 2027–29 LIBA asks for CAT 2026 or XAT 2027, with the same 60% minimums
Arrears
LIBA asks applicants with more than two arrears in their degree not to apply
Gulf, foreign and OCI applicants
Children of Indian workers in Gulf countries, foreign nationals and Overseas Citizens of India apply through a separate quota of up to 15% over the intake, which also accepts LIBA's own admission test (LAT)

Selection

CAT or XAT · call → offer
100%to35%

CAT or XAT: 100% of the call → 35% of the offer

Call

CAT or XAT
100%

Offer

CAT or XAT
35%
Interview
20%
Consistency in academic record
15%
Work experience
10%
Group discussion
5%
Written ability test
5%
Sports and co-academic activities
5%
Catholic Christian
5%

Applicants who meet LIBA's CAT or XAT minimum for their category, with no negative sectional score, are called for a written ability test, group discussion and interview, held in several cities or online if needed. LIBA's score table for 2026–28, out of 100 marks; 5 marks go to Catholic Christian applicants only. The admissions office ranks candidates on this score and the Director approves the selection and waiting lists.

What got the call

General · 2026–28
80
no change on 2024–26

General: 80 in 2026–28, level with 2024–26.

Newest batch · 2026–28 · CAT %ile

General
80 (no change on 2024–26)
Christian
60 (no change on 2024–26)

CAT percentile — Minimum CAT 2025 total overall percentile, with no negative score in any section, to be called for LIBA's written ability test, group discussion and interview for the PGDM 2026–28. The categories are LIBA's own: Christian applicants have a lower bar than General applicants, and Dalit Catholics a lower one still that LIBA does not publish

Category2024–262026–28
General8080
Christian6060

What got the call

General · 2026–28
75
no change on 2024–26

General: 75 in 2026–28, level with 2024–26.

Newest batch · 2026–28 · XAT %ile

General
75 (no change on 2024–26)
Christian
50 (no change on 2024–26)

XAT percentile — Minimum XAT 2026 total percentile, excluding General Knowledge, with no negative score in any section, to be called for LIBA's written ability test, group discussion and interview for the PGDM 2026–28. The categories are LIBA's own: Christian applicants have a lower bar than General applicants, and Dalit Catholics a lower one still that LIBA does not publish

Category2024–262026–28
General7575
Christian5050

Who’s in the batch

Women
47%
Women
47%
Residential
Yes

About LIBA

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), a Jesuit business school, was set up in 1979 on the Loyola College campus in Nungambakkam, Chennai. Its flagship is a two-year, full-time residential PGDM approved by AICTE, and it also runs a weekend PGDM for working professionals, an online PGDM and a Fellow Programme in Management.

Established 1979

Frequently asked questions

What is the total fee of the PGDM at Loyola Institute of Business Administration?

The total fee is ₹18.9 lakh (tuition only).

What is the average package at Loyola Institute of Business Administration?

The average package is ₹11.32 lakh, for the 2026 placement season.

What percentile is needed for Loyola Institute of Business Administration?

LIBA lists a minimum 80 percentile to be considered for shortlisting. That is a floor; admitted candidates usually score higher.

What percentile do you need for an interview call for the PGDM at Loyola Institute of Business Administration?

General candidates were shortlisted at 80 percentile for 2026–28.

How many seats does the PGDM at Loyola Institute of Business Administration have?

The programme has an approved intake of 180 seats.

Which entrance exams does Loyola Institute of Business Administration accept?

LIBA accepts CAT or XAT.

When was Loyola Institute of Business Administration established?

LIBA was established in 1979.

Updated · every figure carries its source

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