The International Institute of Sports & Management, IISM Mumbai, describes admissions for 2026 as ongoing for undergraduate and postgraduate study in Sports Management and Sports Science. Its offerings include Bachelor of Sports Management, BSM, and Master of Sports Management, MSM. Admission to every programme uses SMAT or SSAT followed by a Personal Interview.

Undergraduate applicants need 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 40% marks. Postgraduate applicants need a graduation degree from a recognised university with at least 40% marks. Applicants pay the admission fee after selection confirmation and complete document verification.

Apply through the official portals: SMAT 2026 application and SSAT 2026 application.

IISM Mumbai Undergraduate Eligibility and Selection

IISM's undergraduate programmes cover Sports Management and Sports Science. Selection combines the Sports Management Admission Test, SMAT, or Sports Science Admission Test, SSAT, with a Personal Interview, PI.

Undergraduate Course Academic Eligibility Selection
Bachelor of Sports Management, BSM 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 40% aggregate marks SMAT or SSAT, followed by PI
Bachelor of Sports Science, BSS 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 40% aggregate marks SMAT or SSAT, followed by PI

Applicants from Science, Commerce and Arts streams can apply when they meet the minimum eligibility requirements.

Undergraduate Admission Route

  • Register online, complete the application and upload the required documents.
  • Take SMAT or SSAT, submit the caselet or essay, and attend the Personal Interview when shortlisted.
  • After selection confirmation, pay the admission fee and complete document verification.

IISM Mumbai Postgraduate Eligibility and Selection

The postgraduate offerings develop advanced industry knowledge and professional exposure in Sports Management and Sports Science. Admission depends on SMAT or SSAT scores and Personal Interview performance.

Postgraduate Course Academic Eligibility Selection
Master of Sports Management, MSM Graduation degree from a recognised university with at least 40% aggregate marks SMAT or SSAT score and PI performance
Master of Sports Science, MSS Graduation degree from a recognised university with at least 40% aggregate marks SMAT or SSAT score and PI performance
PG Program in Sports Management, PGPSM Graduation degree from a recognised university with at least 40% aggregate marks SMAT or SSAT score and PI performance

Final-year graduation students awaiting results may apply, provided they submit their final qualifying documents within the prescribed timeline. Work experience is not mandatory for postgraduate admission.

Postgraduate Admission Route

  • Apply through the official portal and upload academic and personal documents.
  • Appear for SMAT or SSAT, submit the caselet or essay and attend PI after shortlisting.
  • Complete interview assessment, document verification and fee payment for final admission.

IISM Mumbai Application and Assessment Process

Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants follow the same application stages, from online registration to entrance testing, written submission, interview and admission completion. The Personal Interview is compulsory for candidates shortlisted after SMAT or SSAT.

Application Steps

  1. Visit the official IISM Mumbai admission portal.
  2. Register online and complete the application form.
  3. Upload the required academic and personal documents.
  4. Appear for the SMAT or SSAT entrance examination.
  5. Submit the required caselet or essay.
  6. Attend the Personal Interview round.
  7. Pay the admission fee after selection confirmation.
  8. Complete document verification.

SMAT Assessment Components

The Sports Management Admission Test carries 80 marks. Caselets, essays and overall performance account for 20 marks, while the Personal Interview carries 120 marks.

Assessment Component Marks Areas Assessed
SMAT examination 80 Quantitative Analysis, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Sports Awareness
Caselets, essays and overall performance 20 Academic Score, Sports Achievements and Extra-curricular Activities
Personal Interview 120 PI round

Documents to Prepare

  • Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
  • Graduation marksheets for postgraduate applicants
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Valid identity proof
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate

IISM Mumbai Career Guidance and Seminars

IISM regularly organises seminars, workshops and career guidance sessions to explain opportunities in Sports Management and Sports Science. The listed seminar, “Careers in Sports Management & Sports Science,” was scheduled at the IISM Campus in Mumbai for July 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

IISM Mumbai Admission Questions and Answers

Ques. Which registration deadline was stated for the IISM Mumbai 2026 admission round?

Ans. The stated registration closing date was July 8, 2026. Applicants should complete the application before the announced deadline to avoid late-submission issues.

Ques. Which school streams are eligible to apply for IISM's undergraduate programmes?

Ans. Applicants from Science, Commerce or Arts may apply for undergraduate study, provided they satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements.

Ques. Do shortlisted entrance-test candidates have to complete the interview stage?

Ans. Yes. Candidates shortlisted after SMAT or SSAT must attend the Personal Interview, PI, for final selection.

Ques. Can a postgraduate application be submitted before final graduation results are available?

Ans. Yes. Final-year graduation students awaiting results can apply for postgraduate admission. They must provide the final qualifying documents within the prescribed timeline.

Ques. Which stages remain after an applicant qualifies in SMAT or SSAT?

Ans. Qualifying applicants are shortlisted for the Personal Interview. Final admission follows interview assessment, document verification and fee payment.

Ques. Must postgraduate applicants have prior work experience?

Ans. No. Work experience is not a compulsory requirement for admission to IISM Mumbai's postgraduate programmes.