Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

UG Sports Management PG Sports Management

Updated on Oct 4, 2024 18:06 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) exam pattern is prescribed by the IISM in such a way that the test can assess candidate's reasoning, quantitative ability and sports knowledge. IISM's SMAT is an online proctored mode exam. Students can appear for IISM's SMAT exam ONLINE from the convenience of their home. The SMAT 2025 question paper contains 80 questions in MCQ format to be solved in 80 minutes. Apart from the entrance test, candidates also have to submit an essay/caselet for selection.

Q: Is SMAT a mandatory entrance test for IISM?

Yes, SMAT is a mandatory entrance test. Master of Sports Management, PGP in Sports and Wellness Management & PGP in Sports Event Management aspirants can apply with their MAH-CET scores. Such candidates will not have to appear for SMAT.

Q: How many times is Sports Management Admission Test or SMAT exam conducted?

SMAT is conducted multiple times in a year. The exam is conducted every month and the monthly schedule is released at IISM website. Candidates can choose to appear for SMAT in the month of their choice and when they are completely prepared for the test.

Table of content

SMAT Exam Pattern Highlights 2025
SMAT 2025 Exam Pattern (Bachelor’s)
SMAT Marking Scheme 2025
SMAT Exam Pattern (Master’s & PGD)
Tips to Prepare for SMAT 2025

SMAT Exam Pattern Highlights 2025

Check the table below for key highlights of IISM SMAT 2025 exam pattern:

Particulars	Details
Name of Exam	Sports Management Admission Test
Abbreviation	SMAT
Conducting Body	IISM - International Institute of Sports Management
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	80 minutes
Medium of Exam	English
Total Marks	80 marks
Official website	https://www.iismworld.com

Commonly asked questions

Q: Who can apply for Sports Management Admission Test or SMAT exam?

A candidate who has a keen interest in Sports Management can apply for SMAT for admission to UG or PG courses of their choice.

Eligibility criteria for UG courses is Class XII pass with a minimum aggregate of 50% for Open Category & 45% for reserved category in all the subjects.
Eligibility criteria for UG courses is Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% for Open Category & 45% for reserved category in all the subjects.

Q: What is the SMAT application fee?

The fee amount to be paid for SMAT is INR 1,800. Candidates have to pay the fee in online mode at the time of application submission. For every attempt, candidates need to register afresh and pay the application fee. Candidates must also note that the SMAT application fee is non refundable.

SMAT 2025 Exam Pattern (Bachelor’s)

The SMAT 2025 exam pattern for admission to the Bachelor course includes MCQs and an essay. After the essay is evaluated, the candidate will have to give the Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) online which is of 80 minutes and the exam has to be completed in 80 minutes.

The overall performance is measured on the basis of candidate's academic scores, sports achievements and extra-curricular activities for 20 marks. Candidates have to give the exam from their home and are required to turn their camera and microphone on during the test.

SMAT Marking Scheme 2025

SMAT constitutes of 80 marks and individuals are given 80 minutes to appear for the same. A total of 80 questions are asked in the test and there are 6 sections in it. Mentioning the subjects covered in the SMAT 2025 along with the weightage

SMAT Section	Marks Allotted
Quantitative Analysis	12
Data Interpretation	12
Logical Reasoning	12
Verbal Ability	10
Verbal Reasoning	10
Sports Awareness	24
Total	80

SMAT Exam Pattern (Master’s & PGD)

In the Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) for Master’s and PDG courses, the entrance exam will be conducted in two stages.

Stage 1: The candidate will have to give Caselets and in this stage, the aspirant will receive four topics over email. Each topic holds 20 marks each and the candidate will be given two days to submit their Caselets. Once evaluated, the candidate will have to give the SMAT 2025 exam online. The candidate has to give the Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) which will be of 180 marks. In order to be eligible for Stage 2, a candidate is expected to score 50% i.e.: 90 marks out of 180.

Stage 2: The second stage will be an online, video-call based Personal Interview (PI) round which will be of 120 marks.

The total weightage of Stage 1 and Stage 2 is 300 marks (180 +120). Aspirants need to score 60% cumulative of Stage 1 and Stage 2 in order to secure Admission at IISM.

SMAT Sections

The following sections are covered in the SMAT exam:

Tips to Prepare for SMAT 2025

Here are some tips that’d help students appear subject-wise in the sections of the test.

SMAT Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation:

This section will assess how the students work towards gathering requisite information from data pool given and will judge their logical thinking ability. Students should be ready to apply data and understand it.

SMAT Quantitative Analysis:

Be ready with the tricks that’d help you in clearing number-based questions with ease.

Be acquainted with the basic formulas to avoid spending a lot of time on word problems.

SMAT Sports Awareness

SMAT will cover a total of 30 per cent of sports-related questions. Although SMAT focuses on Sports Awareness, it will not cover questions on records or sporting personalities only but every aspect around them. Hence, it is expected for students to be acquainted with subjects like sports infrastructure, sports authorities, governing bodies in the industry, now and past activities in sports, sports finance as well as administrative side of the industry.