Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) : Admission 2026 Date, Eligibility & Process

Loyola Institute of Business Administration is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year for its PGDM (full-time and part-time), PGP in Sustainability & Circular Economy and Logistics, Executive Diploma, FPM in Management and PhD programs. To apply, candidates need to meet specific eligibility criteria. For the full-time PGDM program, students must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks from a recognised university and a valid score in exams like CAT/XAT/CMAT. The selection process is based on entrance test scores, group discussions, and personal interviews. For the PhD program, a good academic record and a master’s degree in a related field are required. The FPM in management has an application fee of INR 2500. 

LIBA PGDM Admission Latest Update

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) has started admissions for the PGDM Full-Time 2026–2028, PGDM (Gulf/FN/OCI) 2026–2028, and PGDM Weekend 2025–2027 programs. Admission will be based on CAT 2025 or XAT 2026 scores, along with the eligibility and marks required for each program.* Source 

Loyola Institute of Business Administration Admission Important Dates

To get into the full-time PGDM program at Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any field with at least 60% marks, along with a valid score from national-level entrance exams like CAT/XAT/CMAT. Selected candidates will go through a group discussion and a personal interview. For the Executive PGDM (Weekend) program, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and at least two years of full-time work experience. These liba courses are designed to provide a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical insights.

Admission to the various programs is based on your academic background and a personal interview. LIBA also offers a Ph.D. program; for this program, candidates need a master’s degree with at least 55% marks(50% for SC/ST), and selection will be based on a personal interview and on your research proposal.

Loyola Institute of Business Administration Executive Diploma Admission 2026

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) offers admission to Executive Diploma programs for the academic year 2025-26. The diploma programs are designed to cater to working professionals and individuals seeking to enhance their managerial and leadership skills. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Some diploma programs may also consider candidates with relevant work experience, especially for executive or weekend batches. Admission is typically based on academic performance and a personal interview conducted by LIBA. The diploma courses cover areas like Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Business Analytics, and more. These programs are structured to be flexible, with weekend and evening classes to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. The courses aim to provide practical insights and industry-relevant knowledge to help students upskill and advance in their careers. Interested candidates can apply through the official LIBA website by filling out the online application form and paying the required application fee of INR 944.

Loyola Institute of Business Administration PG Admission 2026

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai, is accepting applications for its Postgraduate program in Management (PGP) for the 2025–27 batch. The program is a two-year, full-time course offered in regular mode. To apply, candidates must have completed their graduation with at least 50% marks in Class 10, 12, and a UG degree. Admission is based on scores from entrance exams like CAT 2024 or XAT 2025, followed by group discussion, written test, and personal interview. The selection process also looks at the candidate's academic record, communication skills, and overall personality. The application process is online, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for the next rounds. The application fee for the PGP is INR 944. 

Loyola Institute of Business Administration PGDM/MBA Admission 2026

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai, is inviting applications for its two-year full-time PGDM program, which is equivalent to an MBA. To be eligible, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks in Class 10, 12, and graduation, and should apply with valid scores from CAT 2024 or XAT 2025. The admission process includes shortlisting based on entrance test scores, followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The total program fee is around INR 7.87 lakhs. The program offers strong placement opportunities, with the average package reaching INR 11.2 LPA and the highest at INR 21 LPA. 

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai, in affiliation with the University of Madras, offers Ph.D. programmes in Marketing, Finance, Economics, Systems, etc. To apply for admission in 2025, candidates must hold a master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). The admission requires online registration via the University of Madras portal, followed by submission of the application to LIBA. Selection is based on academic record, a written aptitude test, and a personal interview conducted by LIBA’s committee.

Loyola Institute of Business Administration Application Form 2026

To apply for LIBA Chennai management programmes (PGDM/MBA, Executive Diploma, PhD, and others) in 2025, you must complete the online application on the official LIBA admissions portal. You’ll first register to create an account, fill in personal and academic details, upload documents (like mark sheets, ID proofs, passport-sized photo, and experience certificate if applicable), pay the application fee (INR 944 for various courses), and submit the form. The application deadline for most programmes is around July 2025, depending on the course. Admissions are confirmed only after document verification and payment of the admission fee . 

Steps to apply

Step 1. Visit the Alliance School of Business's official website 

Step 2. Check the Eligibility Criteria of UG & PG programs. 

Step 3. Register online and then create an account.

Step 4. Fill the Application Form 

Step 5. Now pay the Application Fee, through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI (depending on your preferred mode of payment)

Required Documents

• Class 10 Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate

• Class 12 Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate

• Bachelor's Degree Certificate in Original/Provisional along with an Attested Copy

• Candidates awaiting results should produce the Degree Certificate (final/provisional) before 30th August 2025.

• Entrance Exam Scorecard(e.g.CAT/XAT)

• Postgraduate Degree (If Applicable)

• Work Experience Certificates (If Applicable) 

• Birth Certificate

• Identity Proof

• Migration Certificate

• Caste Certificate (If Applicable)

• Transfer CertificatePassport Size Photographs

• Research Synopsis (For PhD applicants)