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Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) syllabus is prescribed by IISM. The topics included in the SMAT syllabus are specially designed to cater to general management and sports domain. It includes Quantitative Analysis, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Verbal Reasoning and Sports Awareness. The SMAT focuses on the candidate’s liking and awareness of the sports industry and their acumen for the business side of sports. These subjects are applicable to both UG and PG courses. Read below all about SMAT 2026 syllabus.
- SMAT syllabus: Highlights
- SMAT Syllabus 2026: Quantitative Analysis
- SMAT Syllabus 2026: Data Interpretation
- SMAT Syllabus 2026: Verbal Ability, Reasoning and Reading Comprehension
- SMAT Syllabus 2026: General Knowledge and Sports Awareness
SMAT syllabus: Highlights
Main areas on which the candidate will be tested in SMAT 2026 are Mathematics and English. There will be 30 per cent weightage for sports-related questions. Candidates are advised that they must study about various aspects of sports as a field and as an industry, instead of merely memorising records and personalities.
Candidates can go through the below-mentioned SMAT 2026 syllabus which is based on Quantitative Analysis, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability, Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, General Knowledge and Sports Awareness. Check below sectional break up of SMAT 2026:
| Section |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Analysis |
12 |
| Logical Reasoning |
12 |
| Data Interpretation |
12 |
| Verbal Ability, Verbal Reasoning & Reading Comprehension |
20 |
| Sports Awareness |
24 |
| Total |
80 |
Commonly asked questions
To prepare for the SMAT exam, a maximum of 2-3 months will be required, if one is completely unfamiliar with the syllabus. Those who are familiar with Quantitative Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability, can prepare for the exam in lesser time.
Yes, the SMAT exam is MCQ type. Every question carries 4 answer options. Candidates have to choose only one option to mark as correct answer.
SMAT is an easy exam and not must time is required to prepare for it. Candidates can prepare for it at home with the help of sample papers provided by the university. They should refer to recommended books on Quantitative Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability and Sports Awareness.
SMAT Syllabus 2026: Quantitative Analysis
Check the table below for the SMAT 2026 syllabus of Quantitative Analysis:
| SMAT Quantitative Analysis |
|
|---|---|
| Algebra |
Percentages and its applications |
| Geometry and its applications |
Numbers and its applications |
| Ratio and its applications |
|
Commonly asked questions
Candidates have to study Quantitative Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability and Sports Awareness for SMAT. They should cover all the popular topics of these subjects.
SMAT is conducted for 80 minutes. There is no sectional time limit so candidates need to divide time between the sections accordingly.
IISM SMAT is an easy exam. The questions are simple and straightforward. There is no negative marking in this exam so it feels easier to handle questions.
SMAT Syllabus 2026: Data Interpretation
Questions in Data Interpretation section of SMAT are asked from the following topics.
| SMAT Data Interpretation |
|
|---|---|
| Table |
Pie Chart |
| Bar Graphs |
Line Graphs |
Commonly asked questions
It is not compulsory to attempt all sections of SMAT but it is advisable to attempt a good number of questions in each section of the exam for a good overall score.
Sports Awareness section has the highest weightage in the SMAT exam. It has 24 questions. Verbal Ability has 20 questions and rest three sections have 12 questions.
IISM SMAT syllabus includes important topics of Quantitative Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability and Sports Awareness.
SMAT Syllabus 2026: Verbal Ability, Reasoning and Reading Comprehension
Check the table below for SMAT 2026 syllabus of Verbal Ability and Reasoning:
| SMAT Verbal Ability, Reasoning and Reading Comprehension |
|
|---|---|
| Grammar |
|
| Visual Reasoning |
Vocabulary |
| Critical Reasoning |
|
Commonly asked questions
It is not recommended to skip Quantitative Analysis section in SMAT exam, altogether as it will negatively affect the overall score.
If you have not studied Maths in class 12, you need not worry about it. SMAT has very basic level of questions from Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Mensuration. You can revise these topics to prepare for the exam and that'll be enough.
SMAT syllabus is not difficult. It includes regular aptitude related subjects like Quantitative Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability. These subjects are common to other entrance exams too.
SMAT Syllabus 2026: General Knowledge and Sports Awareness
Check the table below for SMAT 2026 syllabus for General Knowledge and Sports Awareness:
| General Knowledge and Sports Awareness |
|
|---|---|
| Awards and winners |
Renowned personalities |
| Business |
Current Affairs |
| New records of players |
Calendar of current fixtures |
| Management activities related to sports |
Various sports brands |
| Sponsorships |
Various sports leagues (Globally) |
Commonly asked questions
You can start preparing for SMAT at least 2 months in advance, so that you have enough time to go through the syllabus and to practice sample questions.
SNAP is an 80 minute test having 80 questions in MCQ format. Every questions carries 1 mark. Check below table for sectional break up:
Section | SMAT UG | SMAT PG |
|---|---|---|
Quantitative Analysis | 12 | 12 |
Logical Reasoning | 12 | 12 |
Data Interpretation | 12 | 12 |
Verbal Ability | 20 | 20 |
Sports Awareness | 24 | 24 |
Total | 80 | 80 |
IISM SMAT is held multiple times in a year between January and May. Candidates can apply for the exam according to their choice of exam phase.
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