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.

Can final-year graduation students apply for LIBAs EDP or is it only for employed professionals?

Both final-year students and working professionals can apply. The only academic requirement is graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. No work experience is mandatory. LIBA designed the EDP to serve freshers building domain expertise early in their career alongside mid-career professionals seeking structured management upskilling without leaving employment.

How does the on-campus schedule accommodate people with full-time jobs?

LIBA schedules EDP sessions in weekend and weekday modes at its Nungambakkam campus. Contact hours are concentrated on specific evenings and weekend days, so a Chennai-based working professional can attend without sustained leave. This is fundamentally different from LIBAs full-time PGDM, which requires daily classroom presence throughout the two-year program.

Why do the AI and ML and Business Analytics tracks cost significantly more than other EDP tracks?

The EDP in AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning and the EDP in Business Analytics carry a total fee of INR 2,41,000, compared to INR 1,28,428 for other tracks. The higher cost reflects a curriculum involving analytics platforms, programming environments, and machine learning toolkits that require additional infrastructure and specialist faculty. Other tracks like Finance, HR, and Marketing focus on management subjects without the same technical resource intensity.

Does LIBA provide formal placement support for EDP graduates the way it does for PGDM students?

LIBAs placement cell formally supports its full-time PGDM batch and reports 100% placement with an average package of around INR 11 LPA and participation from over 63 companies. For EDP graduates, LIBAs alumni network and industry connections remain accessible, but campus recruitment drives specific to the EDP are not separately documented by the institute. Confirm placement support availability directly with the admissions team before enrolling.

Is the LIBA Executive Diploma a UGC-recognized degree or an institute-awarded credential?

The EDP is an institute-awarded executive diploma and not a UGC-recognized degree or university-affiliated postgraduate qualification. LIBA is AICTE-approved and affiliated with the University of Madras for its PGDM program. Candidates who specifically need a university-recognized masters degree for further study or employment should consider LIBAs PGDM or a university-affiliated MBA instead of the EDP.

Can EDP students access LIBAs library and campus facilities during the program?

As the EDP is delivered through regular contact sessions on LIBAs Nungambakkam campus, students have access to campus infrastructure including the library and classroom facilities on their scheduled session days. This on-campus engagement distinguishes the EDP from fully online management programs and is a key reason candidates who prefer face-to-face learning choose LIBAs EDP over digital alternatives.

LIBA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Fee range

INR 1.28 Lakhs to INR 2.41 Lakhs

1 year, lowest to highest fee group

Average pay

Not published

No placement report for this diploma

Minimum marks

50%

Graduation, any discipline, no entrance test

Placement rate

Not published

Not reported for this diploma

In This Page▾

01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to rankings 02Specialisations at a glanceEvery track with its fee, batch and course page 03Which specialisation should you pick?Who each track suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 04EligibilityThe marks you need before you apply 05Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to the interview 06Admission DatesThe calendar for the coming batch 07FeesThe full course cost, head by head 08Which specialisations can you take?What your marks and your free days open 09ScholarshipsWhat LIBA can waive and who qualifies 10How does it compare?Similar executive programmes side by side 11FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About LIBA Executive Diploma

LIBA, the Jesuit business school on the Loyola College campus in Chennai, offers the Executive Diploma as a one-year, part-time course in 7 specialisations. Three tracks meet on weekday evenings and four on weekends, so you can keep your job. The full fee is INR 1.28 Lakhs for six tracks and INR 2.41 Lakhs for Generative AI. There is no entrance exam: you need graduation with 50% marks, then you clear a personal interview. LIBA holds AACSB accreditation and NIRF 2025 ranks it #55 in management. No pay figure is published for this diploma; LIBA's two-year PGDM had a median of INR 11 LPA in the NIRF 2025 data.

LIBA Executive Diploma at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Course Duration	1.0 Years
Number of Diploma Specialisations	7
Admission Through	Online application, then screening and a personal interview
Minimum Eligibility	Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks
Total Fees	INR 1.28 Lakhs to INR 2.41 Lakhs
Management Group Fees	INR 1.28 Lakhs
Scholarship Available	Full fee waiver for Dalit and Dalit Christian students
Average Package 2025	Not published
Placement Rate 2025	Not published
NIRF Management Rank	#55 in 2025

LIBA Executive Diploma Fees

The full fee is INR 1.28 Lakhs for the six Management group tracks and INR 2.41 Lakhs for Generative AI. The tuition fee is INR 68,800 and INR 1.53 Lakhs of those totals. You pay in two parts, one each semester, and GST at 18% is already inside the totals. The INR 5,000 library deposit comes back when you leave, and there is no hostel to pay for.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee, Management group	INR 68,800	Two semesters of INR 34,400
Tuition fee, Generative AI	INR 1.53 Lakhs	INR 84,200 then INR 68,400
Computer services	INR 7,400 or INR 19,000	Per semester, by fee group
GST at 18%	INR 18,828 or INR 36,000	On every head except the deposit
Admission fee	INR 4,200	One time, in semester 1
Establishment charges	INR 12,000	Per semester × 2, INR 6,000
Library fee	INR 7,400	Per semester × 2, INR 3,700
Library deposit	INR 5,000	One time, returned when you leave
Diploma and convocation fee	INR 2,400	One time, in semester 2
Alumni membership fee	INR 2,400	One time, in semester 2
Application fee	INR 944	One time, when you apply
Total, Management group	INR 1.28 Lakhs	All heads above, deposit included
Total, Generative AI	INR 2.41 Lakhs	All heads above, deposit included

LIBA Executive Diploma Admission Dates

Applications for the 2026-27 batch opened in Sep 2026, and classes are expected to start in Jan 2027. LIBA has not yet given a last date or interview dates. Apply early, because offers go out after the interviews. Keep your graduation mark sheets ready for the document check.

Event	Date	Status
Applications open, 2026-27 batch	Sep 2026	Confirmed
Last date to apply	Dec 2026	Tentative
Screening by the Selection Committee	Dec 2026	Tentative
Shortlist and interview call letters	Dec 2026	Tentative
Personal interview	Dec 2026	Tentative
Admission offer round	Dec 2026	Tentative
First semester fee payment	Jan 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jan 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jan 2027	Tentative

LIBA Executive Diploma Eligibility

You need graduation in any discipline with at least 50% marks, or a professional qualification accepted as equal to a degree. You do not need an entrance exam score. Every track uses the same rule, and LIBA takes both fresh graduates and working people.

Requirement	What you need
Qualification	Graduation in any discipline, or an equal professional qualification
Marks	At least 50% in all
Entrance exam	None
Work experience	Not required

LIBA Executive Diploma Admission Process

You apply online and pay the INR 944 form fee, which LIBA does not refund. The Selection Committee then screens the forms and calls a shortlist for a personal interview. The call letter gives the date and time. You pick your track on the form, and the track decides your class days.

Step	What you do
Apply online	Fill the form on the LIBA application portal and pick your track.
Pay the form fee	INR 944 with GST, not refunded.
Screening	The Selection Committee reads every form and shortlists.
Personal interview	Go on the date and time in your call letter.
Pay and report	Pay the semester 1 fee and bring your papers.

LIBA Executive Diploma Branches and Fees

Six tracks cost INR 1.28 Lakhs each and Generative AI costs INR 2.41 Lakhs for the full year. Three tracks meet on weekday evenings and four on weekends. LIBA does not publish seats or cutoffs by track. Every name in the table opens that track's own course page.

Specialisation	Full fee	Batch
Executive Diploma in Corporate Finance with AI	INR 1.28 Lakhs	Weekday batch
Executive Diploma in Marketing in AI Era	INR 1.28 Lakhs	Weekday batch
Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management	INR 1.28 Lakhs	Weekday batch
Executive Diploma in AI-Driven Healthcare Management	INR 1.28 Lakhs	Weekend batch
Executive Diploma in AI-Enabled Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management	INR 1.28 Lakhs	Weekend batch
Executive Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with AI	INR 1.28 Lakhs	Weekend batch
Executive Diploma in Generative Artificial Intelligence	INR 2.41 Lakhs	Weekend batch

LIBA Executive Diploma Entry routes

There is one route into all 7 tracks: an online form, screening and a personal interview. The only published floor is 50% in graduation. LIBA publishes no cutoff or merit list, so the interview decides who gets a seat.

Route	Tracks it opens	What decides the seat
Online form and interview	All 7	50% in graduation, then the personal interview

LIBA Executive Diploma Placements

No placement report exists for the Executive Diploma, so there is no pay figure to quote for it. For comparison, LIBA's two-year PGDM had a median of INR 11 LPA in the NIRF 2025 data. The diploma is built for people who keep their job, and the gain shows up in that job.

Metric	Value
Average pay, this diploma	Not published
Share placed, this diploma	Not published
Two-year PGDM median, NIRF 2025	INR 11 LPA
Class days	Weekday evenings or weekends

LIBA Executive Diploma Scholarships

LIBA waives the full fee, INR 1.28 Lakhs on a Management group track, for deserving Dalit and Dalit Christian students. Other students from poor or left-out groups can get a part waiver. You apply, a committee interviews you, and it decides on need with papers as proof.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
LIBA full scholarship	Dalit and Dalit Christian students, on need	Full fee, INR 1.28 Lakhs
LIBA need-based scholarship	Migrants, refugees, first-generation learners, transgender students	Set by the committee

LIBA Executive Diploma Ranking

NIRF 2025 ranks LIBA #55 in management, and Collegedunia ranks it #94 for MBA in 2026. LIBA also holds AACSB accreditation. These ranks cover the institute; no ranking body rates the executive diplomas on their own.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF, Management	2025	#55
Collegedunia, MBA	2026	#94
AACSB	Accredited	Business school accreditation

LIBA Executive Diploma Class Schedule

Weekday tracks meet Monday to Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Weekend tracks meet on Saturday from 4:30 PM to 8:45 PM and on Sunday from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. All classes are on campus in Nungambakkam, and each track ends with a capstone project.

Batch	Days and time	Tracks
Weekday	Mon to Thu, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM	3 tracks
Weekend	Sat 4:30 PM to 8:45 PM, Sun 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM	4 tracks

LIBA Executive Diploma specialisations

Executive Diploma Programme

1 Year · Part Time · 7 courses

Total fees

INR 1.28 Lakhs to INR 2.41 Lakhs

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Average pay

Not published for this diploma

Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline with 50%

Entry

Online form, screening and interview

Class days

Mon to Thu evenings, or Sat and Sun

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INR 1.28 Lakhs

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INR 68,800

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INR 1.28 Lakhs

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INR 68,800

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INR 1.28 Lakhs

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INR 68,800

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Weekend batch

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INR 2.41 Lakhs

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Tuition a year

INR 1.53 Lakhs

Branch group

Weekend batch

Which Executive Diploma specialisation should you pick at LIBA?

Specialisation

Corporate FinanceMarketingHR ManagementHealthcareInvestmentSupply ChainGenerative AI

Executive Diploma in Corporate Finance with AI (Corporate Finance)

Weekday batch, Mon to Thu, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. INR 1.28 Lakhs for the year.

Pick it if:

You work in accounts or finance and want AI in your daily work: the course teaches financial analysis for corporate finance decisions, using AI tools, for working managers.

You can come to campus four evenings a week: this track meets Monday to Thursday, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, in Nungambakkam.

You want a lower fee: this track is in the Management fee group, INR 1.28 Lakhs for the year.

Skip it if:

You travel for work on weekdays: LIBA lists only a weekday evening batch for this track, with no weekend section.

You want portfolio and stock market work instead: that is the separate weekend track, AI-Enabled Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management.

Open the full Executive Diploma in Corporate Finance with AI page

Executive Diploma in Marketing in AI Era (Marketing)

Weekday batch, Mon to Thu, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. INR 1.28 Lakhs for the year.

Pick it if:

You sell, plan campaigns or manage a brand: the course covers AI-driven marketing analytics, digital marketing, retailing and product management across two semesters.

You cannot write code: LIBA says this track needs no programming or coding skills at all.

You are free on weekday evenings: classes meet Monday to Thursday, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, on campus.

Skip it if:

You want a campus job offer at the end: lIBA publishes no placement report for the executive diplomas, only for its full-time PGDM.

You are free only at weekends: this track meets on weekday evenings only, four days a week.

Open the full Executive Diploma in Marketing in AI Era page

Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management (HR Management)

Weekday batch, Mon to Thu, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. INR 1.28 Lakhs for the year.

Pick it if:

You work in HR and want to move up to an HR manager role: the course covers labour law, reward design and HR metrics, the parts an HR manager uses every week.

You want labour law in the course: the first semester has a full course on employee code and legislation.

Your graduation marks are 50% or more in any subject: you meet the only published floor, and the interview decides the rest.

Skip it if:

You expect a campus offer: lIBA publishes no placement report for the executive diplomas, only for its full-time PGDM.

You are free only at weekends: this track meets Monday to Thursday evenings and has no weekend batch.

Open the full Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management page

Executive Diploma in AI-Driven Healthcare Management (Healthcare)

Weekend batch, Sat and Sun. INR 1.28 Lakhs for the year.

Pick it if:

You work in a hospital, a clinic or a health insurer: the course covers hospital operations, health insurance and healthcare analytics, and needs no medical degree.

You work long weekdays: this track meets on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings only.

Skip it if:

You want a clinical skill or licence: the course teaches the management of hospitals, not patient care, so it adds no clinical licence.

You want weekday evening classes: LIBA lists only a weekend batch for this track.

Open the full Executive Diploma in AI-Driven Healthcare Management page

Executive Diploma in AI-Enabled Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (Investment)

Weekend batch, Sat and Sun. INR 1.28 Lakhs for the year.

Pick it if:

You want to move into investment analysis or wealth roles: the course covers portfolio building, valuation and risk analysis with AI tools and MS Excel.

You want weekend classes: this track meets Saturday 4:30 PM to 8:45 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Skip it if:

You want company finance work such as budgets and funding: that is the weekday Corporate Finance with AI track, not this one.

You want a campus job offer at the end: lIBA publishes no placement report for the executive diplomas, only for its full-time PGDM.

Open the full Executive Diploma in AI-Enabled Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management page

Executive Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with AI (Supply Chain)

Weekend batch, Sat and Sun. INR 1.28 Lakhs for the year.

Pick it if:

You work in e-commerce, retail, shipping or a logistics firm: LIBA built this track for those sectors and has its own Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

You want the whole supply chain in one course: 11 modules cover buying, stock, warehousing, transport and trade across two semesters.

Skip it if:

You want a longer logistics course with an industry partner: LIBA also offers a separate PGP in Logistics with Kerry Indev Logistics.

You want weekday evening classes: this track meets only on Saturday and Sunday.

Open the full Executive Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with AI page

Executive Diploma in Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI)

Weekend batch, Sat and Sun. INR 2.41 Lakhs for the year.

Pick it if:

You want to lead AI projects at work: the course teaches Python, machine learning, deep learning, Power BI and prompt writing, and ends in a capstone.

You can pay the higher fee: this track costs INR 2.41 Lakhs, the most of the seven tracks.

Skip it if:

You want the lowest fee: the other six tracks cost INR 1.28 Lakhs each for the same year of classes.

You have never written code: the first semester starts with Python, NumPy and Pandas, so expect coding from the first term.

Open the full Executive Diploma in Generative Artificial Intelligence page

Counsellor's advice

If your weekdays are fixed at work, choose from the four weekend tracks; if your weekends are busy, choose from the three weekday tracks. Then pick the track closest to your present job, because LIBA publishes no placement report for these diplomas.

Executive Diploma Eligibility▾

Graduation: Any discipline, from a recognised university, with at least 50% marks in all.

Equal qualification: A professional qualification accepted as equal to a bachelor's degree also counts.

Entrance exam: None. LIBA screens your form and then holds a personal interview.

Work experience: Not required. LIBA opens these diplomas to fresh graduates and to working people.

Same rule, every branch: All seven tracks use the same 50% rule and the same interview.

Executive Diploma Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the form on the LIBA application portal and pick your track.

Pay the form fee: INR 944, GST included. LIBA does not refund it.

Screening: The Selection Committee reads every form and draws up a shortlist.

Personal interview: The call letter gives you the exact date and time.

Pick your days first: Your track fixes your class days, weekday evenings or weekends, so match it to your work hours.

Executive Diploma Admission Dates 2027

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LIBA has not published 2026-27 batch dates. These estimates hold for every branch.

Confirmed

Sep 2026

Applications open, 2026-27 batch

The LIBA application portal takes forms for all seven tracks.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Last date to apply

LIBA has not announced it. Expect it before the interviews.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Screening by the Selection Committee

The committee reads every form and draws up a shortlist.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Shortlist and interview call letters

The call letter gives the exact date and time of your interview.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Personal interview

Held on campus or as the call letter says.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Admission offer round

Offers go out after the interviews, track by track.

Tentative

Jan 2027

First semester fee payment

Pay the semester 1 part of the fee to hold your seat.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring your graduation mark sheets and a photo ID.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Classes start

Weekday tracks meet Monday to Thursday; weekend tracks on Saturday and Sunday.

Source: LIBA admissions page, 2026-27 Executive Diploma batch.

Loyola Institute of Business Administration Executive Diploma Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost. Tuition differs by branch group: tap yours.

Branch group

ManagementGenerative AI

Tuition, computer services and GST, Management group

Full course: tuition INR 68,800, computer services INR 7,400, GST INR 18,828

INR 95,028

Tuition, computer services and GST, Generative AI

Full course: tuition INR 1,52,600, computer services INR 19,000, GST INR 36,000

INR 2.08 Lakhs

Admission fee

One time, in semester 1

INR 4,200

Establishment charges

Per semester × 2, INR 6,000

INR 12,000

Library fee

Per semester × 2, INR 3,700

INR 7,400

Library deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 5,000

Diploma and convocation fee

One time, in semester 2

INR 2,400

Alumni membership fee

One time, in semester 2

INR 2,400

Add the application fee

Application fee

One time, paid with your form

INR 944

Total course fee

INR 1.28 Lakhs

1 years · all fee heads, Management group, form fee not added

Total course fee

INR 1.29 Lakhs

1 years · all fee heads + form fee, Management group

Total course fee

INR 2.41 Lakhs

1 years · all fee heads, Generative AI group, form fee not added

Total course fee

INR 2.42 Lakhs

1 years · all fee heads + form fee, Generative AI group

Education loan EMI

INR 2,158

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

859%

LIBA PGDM median INR 11 LPA, NIRF 2025, not this diploma, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 2,175

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

853%

LIBA PGDM median INR 11 LPA, NIRF 2025, not this diploma, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 4,063

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

456%

LIBA PGDM median INR 11 LPA, NIRF 2025, not this diploma, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 4,080

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

455%

LIBA PGDM median INR 11 LPA, NIRF 2025, not this diploma, vs the full fee

Source: LIBA executive diploma fee list, 2026-27 batch.

Which Executive Diploma specialisations can your marks get you at LIBA?

Pick the days you are free and your graduation marks.

Days you are free

Weekday eveningsWeekendsEither

Your graduation marks, weekday evenings

60% or more55% to 59.9%50% to 54.9%Below 50%

Your graduation marks, weekends

60% or more55% to 59.9%50% to 54.9%Below 50%

Your graduation marks, either

60% or more55% to 59.9%50% to 54.9%Below 50%

Weekday evenings · graduation marks 60% or more

Yes, you are in: Corporate Finance, Marketing, HR Management. You clear the 50% floor; the personal interview decides the seat.

Not this route: the other 4 branches. They meet only on weekends.

Weekday evenings · graduation marks 55% to 59.9%

Yes, you are in: Corporate Finance, Marketing, HR Management. You clear the 50% floor; the personal interview decides the seat.

Not this route: the other 4 branches. They meet only on weekends.

Weekday evenings · graduation marks 50% to 54.9%

Yes, you are in: Corporate Finance, Marketing, HR Management. You clear the 50% floor; the personal interview decides the seat.

Not this route: the other 4 branches. They meet only on weekends.

Weekday evenings · graduation marks below 50%

Not this route: every branch. LIBA asks for 50% in graduation for every track.

Weekends · graduation marks 60% or more

Yes, you are in: Healthcare, Investment, Supply Chain, Generative AI. You clear the 50% floor; the personal interview decides the seat.

Not this route: the other 3 branches. They meet only on weekday evenings.

Weekends · graduation marks 55% to 59.9%

Yes, you are in: Healthcare, Investment, Supply Chain, Generative AI. You clear the 50% floor; the personal interview decides the seat.

Not this route: the other 3 branches. They meet only on weekday evenings.

Weekends · graduation marks 50% to 54.9%

Yes, you are in: Healthcare, Investment, Supply Chain, Generative AI. You clear the 50% floor; the personal interview decides the seat.

Not this route: the other 3 branches. They meet only on weekday evenings.

Weekends · graduation marks below 50%

Not this route: every branch. LIBA asks for 50% in graduation for every track.

Either · graduation marks 60% or more

Yes, you are in: Corporate Finance, Marketing, HR Management, Healthcare, Investment, Supply Chain, Generative AI. You clear the 50% floor; the personal interview decides the seat.

Either · graduation marks 55% to 59.9%

Yes, you are in: Corporate Finance, Marketing, HR Management, Healthcare, Investment, Supply Chain, Generative AI. You clear the 50% floor; the personal interview decides the seat.

Either · graduation marks 50% to 54.9%

Yes, you are in: Corporate Finance, Marketing, HR Management, Healthcare, Investment, Supply Chain, Generative AI. You clear the 50% floor; the personal interview decides the seat.

Either · graduation marks below 50%

Not this route: every branch. LIBA asks for 50% in graduation for every track.

EDITOR'S NOTE

LIBA publishes no cutoff or merit list for these diplomas. 50% in graduation is the only floor; after that the Selection Committee decides through the personal interview. Check your class days against your work hours before you pay the INR 944 form fee.

Loyola Institute of Business Administration Executive Diploma Scholarship Calculator

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Your net course fee: INR 1.28 Lakhs

Loyola Institute of Business Administration Executive Diploma vs similar colleges

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IIT Madras DoMSIIM TrichyGreat LakesXLRI EDHRM

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Loyola Institute of Business Administration

Chennai

Compared with

Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras

Chennai

Compared with

Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli

Chennai campus

Compared with

Great Lakes Institute of Management

Chennai

Compared with

XLRI Xavier School of Management

Jamshedpur

Total feesfull programme, Management group

INR 1.28 Lakhs

all heads, GST included

INR 17 Lakhs

INR 15.72 Lakhs more

INR 14.50 Lakhs

INR 13.22 Lakhs more

INR 13.40 Lakhs

INR 12.12 Lakhs more

INR 5.15 Lakhs

INR 3.87 Lakhs more

NIRF rankManagement 2025, whole institute

#55

NIRF 2025

#13

42 places higher

#16

39 places higher

#37

18 places higher

#10

45 places higher

Minimum marksin graduation

50%

any discipline

60%

10 points higher

50%

Same rate

50%

Same rate

Not published

Application feeone time

INR 944

GST included

INR 2,000

INR 1,056 more

INR 2,000

INR 1,056 more

Not published

INR 2,950

INR 2,006 more

Specialisationstracks on offer

three weekday, four weekend

Not published

6 fewer

In short

The IIT Madras Executive MBA is a two-year degree at INR 17 Lakhs with a far higher NIRF rank. If you want a full MBA and can pay for it, choose it; if you want one skill in one year, choose LIBA.

In short

IIM Trichy's weekend PGPBM takes 21 months and INR 14.50 Lakhs, with the same 50% floor. If you want a full management course on weekends, it is the stronger name; for one track at a low fee, LIBA fits.

In short

The Great Lakes PGXPM costs INR 13.40 Lakhs over 18 months and asks for 8 or more years of work. If you have that experience and budget, it goes deeper; if you are early in your career, LIBA takes you without it.

In short

XLRI's EDHRM is the closest match: an HR-only diploma of 16 months at INR 5.15 Lakhs plus GST, needing 5 years of work. If you are a senior HR person, weigh it; if not, LIBA's HR track costs far less.

Fees can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Loyola Institute of Business Administration Executive Diploma

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

How do I get admission to the LIBA Executive Diploma?▾

Apply online on the LIBA application portal, pick your track and pay the INR 944 form fee. The Selection Committee screens the forms and calls a shortlist for a personal interview. Offers follow the interview.

Do I need CAT, XAT or any entrance exam score?▾

No. LIBA asks for graduation in any discipline with at least 50% marks. After that, your form and the personal interview decide the seat.

Is the fee the same for every specialisation?▾

No. Six tracks cost INR 1.28 Lakhs for the year and Generative AI costs INR 2.41 Lakhs. Both totals include GST and the INR 5,000 library deposit, which comes back when you leave.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. The fee list splits the year into two semester payments. On the INR 1.28 Lakhs tracks, semester 1 is INR 66,360 and semester 2 is INR 62,068.

Can I keep my job while I study?▾

Yes. Weekday tracks meet Monday to Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Weekend tracks meet Saturday 4:30 PM to 8:45 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Does LIBA give placement support for this diploma?▾

LIBA publishes no placement report for the executive diplomas, so there is no pay figure to check. Treat the diploma as a way to grow in your present field, not as a route to a campus offer.

Do I need work experience?▾

No. LIBA takes fresh graduates as well as working people. Most classes are set in the evening or at weekends so that working people can attend.

Is there a scholarship?▾

Yes. LIBA waives the full fee for deserving Dalit and Dalit Christian students. Other students from poor or left-out groups can get a part waiver after a committee interview.

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