Founded in 1979, Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) is a premier Jesuit business school revered for the synthesis of excellence and ethics in management education. LIBA’s foundation rests on Ignatian values emphasizing holistic development—Magis (more), Cura Personalis (care for the whole person) and Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam (For the Greater Glory of God).
LIBA is situated within the tranquil and verdant Loyola College campus in Chennai, marked by a scholarly culture promoting academic rigor and social responsibility.
LIBA offers comprehensive postgraduate management education through its flagship PGDM programs—both full-time and weekend—alongside doctoral research degrees.
The rigorous curriculum integrates advanced management principles with ethical leadership and sustainability practices.
Pedagogical styles include the case method, experiential learning with real business projects, simulations, and industry immersion.
Faculty members are academicians and industry veterans, many of whom have international credentials and substantial research output.
Specialized centers such as the Centre for Business Ethics and Sustainability, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Industry Excellence, and Mark-IT Club drive student involvement beyond classrooms.
The institute is committed to producing socially conscious managers who use their skills to foster ethical complex decision-making balancing financial performance with social impact. Its mission encourages a global mindset blended with deep cultural rootedness and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Alongside core management education, LIBA emphasizes social development studies, healthcare management, and public policy. Multi-disciplinary events, workshops on corporate social responsibility, and management for social good are integral parts of the student journey.
Classrooms are digitally equipped with multimedia projectors, smart boards, and real-time data analysis systems.
The library houses an extensive collection of over 70,000 titles, 6,000+ e-journals, specialized periodicals subscribed through J-GATE, EBSCO, Emerald, and ProQuest.
The campus auditorium regularly hosts national-level management and cultural events, guest lectures, international conferences, and entrepreneurship summits.
Student hostels are modern with comfortable residential units, Wi-Fi, constant security, and multi-cuisine mess services.
Sports infrastructure includes basketball courts, football grounds, indoor badminton and table tennis facilities, and a fitness gym.
LIBA encourages student clubs focused on finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, CSR initiatives, and arts & culture.
LIBA partners with universities like NEOMA Business School (France), Loyola Marymount (USA), and the University of Victoria (Canada) for student exchange programs and summer schools.
Management Development Centre (MDC) at LIBA collaboratively offers executive training, customized corporate programs, and leadership workshops interlinking international knowledge.
LIBA’s alumni network boasts successful professionals spread worldwide across banking, tech, consulting, manufacturing, FMCG, and entrepreneurship sectors.
Strong industrial networks provide students with internship and placement opportunities, encouraged through alumni mentoring, corporate workshops, and industry visits.
Established
1979
Ownership
Jesuit-run Autonomous Institution
NIRF Rank
66
IIRF Rank
20
Affiliation
University of Madras
Total Seats
300
Fees
18.9 Lakhs
Campus Area
10 Acres
Approved By
AICTE / UGC
Avg Package
₹11 LPA
Highest Package
₹21 LPA
Specialization
Marketing, Finance, Operations, Human Resource Management, Systems & Analytics, Strategy, Economics, and General Management
LIBA follows a structured admission cycle to ensure quality intake and timely academic commencement.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | September 2025 |
| Application End | February 20, 2026 |
| Entrance Exam (CAT, XAT) | November-January |
| Shortlisting Announcement | February 28, 2026 |
| Group Discussion (GD) | March 2026 |
| Personal Interview (PI) | March 2026 |
| Final Selection List | April 10, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | April 20, 2026 |
| Induction & Orientation | First week of June 2026 |
| Academic Year Commencement | Mid June 2026 |
The admission calendar ensures well-paced evaluation, while students are encouraged to remain proactive and complete documentation promptly.
LIBA offers a comprehensive suite of programs designed to suit diverse career aspirations:
Core functional management courses combined with electives focused on analytics, leadership, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, and operations.
Compulsory summer internship program and a capstone business project that entails solving live challenges for reputed corporates.
Designed for working executives to upskill or cross-skill, emphasizing flexibility.
Covers same core content as full-time program but paced over longer duration.
Modules delivered via in-person weekends and hybrid modes.
Undertaken in collaboration with University of Madras.
Research-based, encouraging academic publications and policy-oriented research.
Fields include strategy, leadership, sustainable development, finance, and technology management.
Focused on specialized management areas including Digital Marketing, Financial Management, Media and Entertainment, Human Resources, International Business.
Short term and sector-specific for professionals to gain quick expertise and certifications.
Management Development Centre (MDC) offers training to corporate clients.
Mini MBA, specialised certificate courses in analytics, leadership, public policy.
The multi-stage rigorous process ensures selection of ethically driven, competent future leaders:
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| 1 | Online application submission with required documents |
| 2 | Submit valid scores of national level entrance exams (CAT/XAT etc.) |
| 3 | Shortlisting based on merit comprising test score and profile |
| 4 | Invited candidates attend Group Discussion to evaluate leadership and communication |
| 5 | Personal Interview to assess motivation, aptitude and alignments |
| 6 | Finalise merit list considering entrance scores, GD, PI, academics |
| 7 | Admission offer and fee payment within stipulated deadline |
| 8 | Orientation program before academic start |
The institute reserves seats for OBC, SC, ST, persons with disabilities as per government policies.
A detailed competitive fee structure provides excellent value backed by quality education:
| Program | Tuition Fees (Year 1) | Tuition Fees (Year 2) | Total Course Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGDM Full Time | ₹9,45,000 | ₹9,45,000 | ₹18,90,000 | Inclusive of certifications |
| PGDM Weekend | ₹7,00,000 | ₹7,00,000 | ₹14,00,000 | Split over 3 years |
| Executive Diploma | ₹4,00,000 | Varies | Varies | Flexible schedules |
| PhD Program | ₹50,000 per semester | Variable | Variable | Based on research |
Additional hostel fees apply at approx ₹1.5 Lakhs/year with options for single/double occupancy
LIBA boasts stellar placement records due to its deep-rooted corporate connections and strategic focus on ethics and leadership:
Average salary package stood at ₹11 LPA for the 2024 batch with the highest reaching ₹21 LPA.
97% placement rate with over 50+ prestigious recruiters participating annually.
Prime recruiters include Deloitte, EY, KPMG, HUL, Asian Paints, Tata, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, Accenture, Aditya Birla, and many startups.
The 2024 batch received 177 placement offers with strong internship to PPO conversion.
Sectors like consulting, BFSI, FMCG, IT, and manufacturing dominate recruitment.
Sectoral Placements Breakdown
| Sector | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Consulting | 25% |
| BFSI & Financials | 20% |
| FMCG & Retail | 18% |
| IT & Analytics | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| EdTech and Startups | 10% |
LIBA possesses a sprawling urban campus abuzz with academic, cultural, and recreational energy:
Multiple air-conditioned lecture halls and seminar rooms with contemporary audio-visual aids
Digital library with extensive collections of books, journals, and online resources
Hostels with secure, comfortable living spaces, mess halls offering diverse cuisines catering to dietary preferences
Sports and Fitness: well-maintained cricket nets, basketball courts, indoor badminton, gymnasium, swimming pool
Cultural and academic clubs including Finance Club, Marketing Club, Media & Advertising Club, Entrepreneurship Cell, Literary Society
Leadership forums, national/international conferences and guest lectures
CSR and social impact initiatives involving direct community interaction and projects
Alumni chapter facilitating networking and career mentorship
