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Loyola Institute of Business Administration

Ph.D. in Management

3-year research doctorate at LIBA, Chennai · NIRF #66 in Management

NIRF Rank (Management)

#66

AICTE-approved & UGC-recognized institution

Key numbers

Duration

36 Months

Cohort Size

10 Scholars

NIRF Management

Rank 66

Financial Aid

Scholarships Available

Research Journey

  1. Year +0

    Coursework & Foundations

    Research methodology and advanced management theory coursework.

  2. Year +1

    Comprehensive Exam & Proposal

    Defend your research proposal and clear the comprehensive review.

  3. Year +2

    Dissertation & Viva Voce

    Fieldwork, thesis writing, and final viva voce examination.

Are you eligible?

  • Admission Mode

    Entrance exam based selection process.

  • Entrance Exams Accepted

    UGC-NET or LIBA institutional entrance test.

Entrance exams

UGC NETLIBA Entrance

Campus Support

Hostel + Scholarships

On-campus accommodation and financial support available for research scholars

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Verify Fees & Outcomes Before Applying

Current sources don’t list the total fee, annual break-up, or placement statistics for this Ph.D. program. DM LIBA admissions or check liba.edu for stipend details, exact costs, and graduate career tracks before you lock in.

The verdict

Worth considering

LIBA offers a credible, research-heavy Ph.D. in a top-70 management school with a tiny cohort and campus support. But the missing fee and placement transparency makes it hard to judge ROI right now. A strong pick only if you’ve confirmed funding and are clear about an academic or research career path.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Research & academic careers
  • ✓ Small cohort size
  • ✓ Chennai ecosystem

Doesn't match

  • ✗ Need upfront fee clarity
  • ✗ Placement report dependency
  • ✗ Immediate corporate transition
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