What is the CAT cutoff for LIBA Chennai PGDM?

The indicative CAT cutoff for LIBA Chennai PGDM is 80 percentile overall. XAT cutoff is 75 percentile. These are minimum thresholds for shortlisting to GD and PI. The actual cutoff may vary each year based on the number of applicants and batch composition.

Is CAT mandatory for LIBA Chennai PGDM admission?

Yes. CAT 2026 or XAT 2027 is mandatory for LIBA PGDM 2027-29 batch. Indian candidates cannot apply without a valid CAT or XAT score. Gulf, NRI, and OCI category candidates may use the LIBA Admissions Test (LAT) instead.

What is the total fee for PGDM at LIBA Chennai?

The total PGDM fee at LIBA Chennai is INR 19,09,700 for the full 2-year programme across six trimesters. This includes tuition and other programme fees. Fees are subject to revision. Contact LIBA admissions at admissions@liba.edu for the exact fee schedule for the 2027-29 batch.

Does LIBA accept GMAT or CMAT for PGDM?

The official LIBA PGDM full-time programme for Indian candidates accepts only CAT or XAT scores. GMAT and CMAT are not listed as accepted exams for the full-time PGDM. Gulf and NRI candidates may apply through the LAT route. Verify on admissions.liba.edu before applying.

What is the eligibility for LIBA PGDM admission?

Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university in regular mode. Minimum 60% marks are required in Class 10, Class 12, and graduation. Distance or correspondence graduates are not eligible. There is no work experience requirement for the full-time PGDM.

What is the selection process for LIBA PGDM?

LIBA PGDM selection involves two stages. Stage 1 is CAT or XAT percentile screening (minimum 80 percentile for CAT, 75 percentile for XAT). Stage 2 includes Group Discussion on current affairs, Written Ability Test on ethical dilemmas, and a Personal Interview at the Chennai campus. Final selection is based on a cumulative score across all parameters.

Does LIBA Chennai offer management quota or direct admission for PGDM?

No. LIBA does not offer management quota or direct admission for PGDM. All seats are filled through merit via CAT or XAT score, GD, WAT, and PI. NRI and OCI candidates follow the LAT route but must still appear for the interview process.

Can final-year students apply for LIBA PGDM?

Yes. Final-year graduation students can appear for CAT or XAT and apply to LIBA PGDM. They must submit proof of degree completion with a minimum of 60% before the joining deadline set by LIBA. Provisional admission is given subject to meeting the graduation eligibility.

What is the PGDM for Working Professionals fee at LIBA?

The PGDM for Working Professionals at LIBA Chennai has a total fee of INR 7,87,600 over two years (INR 3,91,600 in Year 1 and INR 3,96,000 in Year 2). This programme is for candidates with work experience who prefer a part-time format.

LIBA PGDM: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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PGDM at LIBA is a 2-year Full Time PG Diploma. The course is offered in 1 specializations. The most popular specializations include

The total PGDM Fees at LIBA for 2026 - 2027 academic year is ₹ 19.98 Lakhs.

To be eligible for the LIBA PGDM program, candidates must have passed Graduation with 60% (or equivalent). PGDM admissions at LIBA are offered based on CAT.

Read the section below for further details on LIBA PGDM admission 2026, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM]

Total Fees:₹19.1 Lakhs

2.7(27 Reviews)1 Courses2 Years Full Time

Disclaimer: Offered by the university department.

Offered By:

Loyola Institute of Business Administration Online, Chennai

(Based on 324 views last year)

Median Salary₹10,00,000

Eligibility:

Graduation + CAT/XAT/LAT

Application Date:

5 Jan - 30 Apr 2026

General

₹19.1 Lakhs

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LIBA PGDM Fees

LIBA PGDM Fees 2026 - 2027 is ₹ 19.98 Lakhs for the entire course duration. This is an increase of 170.82% (~₹13) from the previous year fee. Students must pay approximately ₹ 9.99 Lakhs per year.

The hostel fees for LIBA is 2.6 Lakhs.

Based on 27 reviews and 333 views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular PGDM specialisation is

PGDM total fees is ₹ 19.98 Lakhs

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fees	₹ 14.47 Lakhs
other fees	₹ 4.63 Lakhs
total fees	₹ 19.1 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

LIBA Latest Updates and News

17 Oct, 2026 XAT 2027 registration is ongoing till Dec 6, 2026, @xatonline.in. The correction window is also open till Oct 17, 2026. XAT 2027 will be held on Jan 3, 2027. Read News.

08 Oct, 2026 CAT 2026 is scheduled for Nov 29, 2026. The admit card will be released on Nov 4, 2026, @iimcat.ac.in. Read More.

04 Sep, 2026 LIBA MBA Admission 2027 begins. Interested candidates can apply online directly @admissions.liba.edu. Read more.

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LIBA PGDM Admission 2026

Students must have Graduation with 60% to be eligible for PGDM admission at LIBA.

LIBA PGDM Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to LIBA PGDM program was September 01 - January 31, 2026.

Important Events

Events	Dates
XAT Registration Timeline	Jul 15, 2026 - Dec 06, 2026 Ongoing
XAT Admit card Availability	Dec 20, 2026 Tentative
XAT Exam Date	Jan 03, 2027
XAT Result	Jan 17, 2027 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
XAT Form Correction	Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
CAT Exam Date	Nov 29, 2026
CAT Admit Card	Nov 04, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 Upcoming

Expired Events

Events	Dates
CAT Form Correction	Oct 05, 2026 - Oct 06, 2026
CAT Registration Fee Payment	Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
CAT Registration	Aug 03, 2026 - Sep 22, 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
CAT Admit Card	Nov 04, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 Upcoming
CAT Exam Date	Nov 29, 2026
XAT Registration Timeline	Jul 15, 2026 - Dec 06, 2026 Ongoing
XAT Admit card Availability	Dec 20, 2026 Tentative
XAT Exam Date	Jan 03, 2027
XAT Result	Jan 17, 2027 Tentative

Expired Events

Events	Dates
XAT Form Correction	Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026
CAT Form Correction	Oct 05, 2026 - Oct 06, 2026
CAT Registration Fee Payment	Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026

LIBA Seat Intake 2026

There are 216 PGDM seats in LIBA. These include 216 seats of General.

Particulars	Number of Seats
General	216

LIBA PGDM Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, LIBA ranks #79 out of 372 colleges in India. According to 27 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the PGDM program at LIBA is rated 2.7/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 1292.04/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

LIBA is ranked by several ranking agencies such as India Today, The Week, NIRF. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#42 out of 275 under India Today Ranking 2024.
#29 out of 235 under The Week Ranking 2024.
#55 out of 125 under NIRF Ranking 2025.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#94 out of 350 (2026) #17th Tamil Nadu	#79 out of 372 (2025) #8th Tamil Nadu
	#42 out of 270 (2025) #9th Tamil Nadu	#42 out of 275 (2024) #10th Tamil Nadu
	#29 out of 235 (2024) #1st Chennai #2 Tamil Nadu	#18 out of 193 (2023) #1st Chennai #3 Tamil Nadu
	#55 out of 125 (2025) #3rd Chennai #5 Tamil Nadu	#66 out of 125 (2024) #3rd Chennai #6 Tamil Nadu
	#7 out of 200 (2026)	#7 out of 200 (2025)
	#15 out of 120 (2026)	#18 out of 122 (2025)
	#33 out of 50 (2019)	-