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 : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Course	Total Fees
EDP in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning EDP in Business Analytics	INR 2,41,000
EDP in Family Business Management EDP in Finance EDP in Healthcare Management EDP in Human Resource Management EDP in Investment Management EDP in Logistics and Supply Chain Management EDP in Marketing Executive Diploma in Sales and Marketing Management	INR 1,28,428

Event	Date
Application Open (2026-27 Batch)	October 2026 (Tentative)
Program Commencement	January 2027 (Tentative)

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
LIBA Chennai (EDP)	1.28 L to 2.41 L	No exam required	50% in graduation	Not Disclosed	4.4/5
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai (PGPM)	23.5 L	CAT XAT GMAT NMAT	2+ years work exp (2026)	Not Disclosed	Not Rated
XLRI Jamshedpur (Exec Diploma HRM)	5.15 L	Work exp + Interview	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed	Not Rated
IIM Tiruchirappalli (Executive PGP)	Not Disclosed	Work exp + Interview	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed	Not Rated

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
LIBA Need-Based Scholarship	Full to partial fees	Dalits, Dalit Christians, and economically backward candidates with documented financial need	At time of admission
Government Post-Matric Scholarship	Varies by state	SC, ST, and OBC candidates per central and state government norms	As per state notification

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#94 out of 350 (2026)	#79 out of 372 (2025)
	#42 out of 270 (2026) #5th Chennai #7 Tamil Nadu	#42 out of 275 (2024) #9th Tamil Nadu
	#29 out of 235 (2024) #1st Chennai #2 Tamil Nadu	#18 out of 193 (2023) #1st Chennai #2 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)	-

LIBA Executive Diploma Programme FAQs

Ques. Can final-year graduation students apply for LIBA’s EDP or is it only for employed professionals?

Ans. 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.

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

Ans. 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 LIBA’s full-time PGDM, which requires daily classroom presence throughout the two-year program.

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

Ans. 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.

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

Ans. LIBA’s 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, LIBA’s 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.

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

Ans. 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 master’s degree for further study or employment should consider LIBA’s PGDM or a university-affiliated MBA instead of the EDP.

Ques. Can EDP students access LIBA’s library and campus facilities during the program?

Ans. As the EDP is delivered through regular contact sessions on LIBA’s 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 LIBA’s EDP over digital alternatives.