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IISM Course Admissions 2025: Fees, Eligibility, Dates & Selection Process

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International Institute of Sports & Management Admission process 2025

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Q:   Can I join International Institute of Sports Management and Education directly?
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You cannot join the International Institute of Sports Management and Education (IISM) directly. Instead, you need to apply for specific courses offered by the institute. IISM offers various courses, including undergraduate and postgraduate programs in sports management and education. To apply for admission to these courses, you need to follow the application process mentioned on the official IISM website. The application process for IISM typically involves the following steps:

 

  1. Visit the official website of the college  and click on 'APPLY FOR SMAT'
  2. Start with the registration process and hit on 'REGISTER'
  3. Verify your email and log in with the same credentials
  4. Fill out the application form with all the details, such as personal details, academic qualifications, and an address for communication
  5. Pay the prescribed application fee through net banking or a debit/credit card

Q:   When are International Institute of Sports Management and Education application forms out?
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Applying for IISM requires passing the SMAT (Admission Test). Typically, an online version of this entrance exam will take place in June. The language of instruction for SMAT 2023 will be English. This year, on June 18, SMAT stage I was held.
On the IISM website, registration for SMAT is available. When the official exam date is announced, candidates can fill out the SMAT application form at any time and attend.
The International Institute of Sports Management's (IISM) official website is where applicants for admission to SMAT 2023 can be found. By completing an online application form, candidates can register for the Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT). Prior to applying for SMAT, candidates are advised to review the eligibility requirements. 

After the form is completed, it must be scanned and sent to IISM. SMAT 2023 registrations are now closed, and SMAT 2024 will start in the middle of 2024. Note: Since the IISM SMAT exam is administered via online proctoring, students may take it whenever it is convenient for them to do so from home. It is not necessary for candidates who took the MAH-CET-MBA/MMS exam and scored in the 55 percentile for the OC or the 45 percentile for the Reserved category to appear in the SMAT; instead, they only need to submit the SMAT application form and pay the applicable fee. In order to be qualified for the IISM's undergraduate program, applicants must receive 50% in their Class 12.

 

Q:   Does International Institute of Sports Management and Education accept SSAT score?
A: 

Yes, the International Institute of Sports Management and Education (IISM) accepts SSAT scores for admission to its programs. IISM is a private institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and offers a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management (BSM), a Master's Degree in Sports Management (MSM), and a PG Programme (PGP). The admission process for IISM is entrance-based, and the selection is made based on the valid score of the SMAT/SSAT entrance exam, followed by the Personal Interview.

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MBA/PGDM Admissions 2025

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT)

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DatesUpcoming Events
18 Jun '25
SMAT 2025 exam stage 2 result (June Session 2)Ongoing
18 Jun '25
MBA/PGDM Result Stage 2Ongoing
21 Jun '25
MBA/PGDM Last Date of Fee Payment
13 Jun '25 - 25 Jun '25
SMAT 2025 Registration (June Session 3)Ongoing
27 Jun '25
SMAT 2025 Essay Submission Last Date (June Session 3)
DatesPast Events
17 Jun '25
MBA/PGDM PI Round
16 Jun '25
SMAT 2025 exam stage 1 result (June Session 2)
16 Jun '25
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4.2/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.1
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Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.3
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Master's Degree in Sports Management - Batch of 2025
4.2
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
A review for a sports enthusiast.
Placements: Yes, placement opportunities are often great in the college. A lot of students get various opportunities and are placed at different places and positions in sports companies or for a team at various events such as IPL, PKL, National Games, and Khelo India.
Infrastructure: Yes, the infrastructure of the college is very nice. It has bigger classrooms, a very spacious area, and canteens that are hygienic and have great-tasting food. The food is very good. The campus gives positive vibes to students, and it is also kept hygienic.
Faculty: Yes, the teachers are very helpful and supportive. Yes, the course curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready. They are not that tough; if students study properly, they can easily pass the semester exams at the university, which are conducted by Mumbai University.
Other: As I am a sports lover and wanted to do something in sports, that's why I chose this course.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2024Read More
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Master's Degree in Sports Management - Batch of 2025
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It's a good opportunity for all sports students and those who are showing interest in sports.
Placements: I got an internship at SAI for the Khelo India Youth Games, the University Games, the World Cup 2023, etc. In this internship, I really enjoyed it and also got money, and in Khelo India University games, they provided travel, good accommodations, etc. And I learned so many new things from the Khelo India Youth Games and the Khelo India University Games.
Infrastructure: There is nothing for accommodation; you have to manage your own way. But the main thing is that you can get your accommodation with the help of your administration departments. They also offer you and suggest some good places near the college. The International Institute of Sports and Management is a good choice for a Master's in Sports Management.
Faculty: So many experienced teachers are here. The International Institute of Sports and Management is under the University of Mumbai. So during exam time, you have to go to the University Mumbai campus; all exams are taken on the Mumbai campus. And it's also a good campus.
Other: Marketing is very important.
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Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management - Batch of 2023
3.8
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
A good choice to make your career in sports management and Science .
Placements: Around 80% students are placed in my course. The highest package is of 7 Lakhs per year and the lowest is 3 Lakhs per year and the average is of 4.5 Lakhs per year. Top recruiting companies are star sports, IPL, BCCI, etc. Around 95% students got internship .
Infrastructure: There is a canteen, library classrooms available in the campus, coffee machines are installed in the campus. There are no hostels of IISM. The food quality is like there are only packed food like juices, healthy chips, protein bars, etc. Foosball and carrom is available .
Faculty: Teachers are very qualified, helpful and knowledgeable and they are like industry experts so they can guide about the future very well. Course is relevant, thought you'll need some practical knowledge too if u need to be industry ready. Its kind of difficult to pass and the pass percentage is 50%.
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Master's Degree in Sports Management - Batch of 2022
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The facilities are good. When we are in campus, the vibes are different from other colleges.
Placements: 100% students get internship in IPL, AFC, Khelo India, Road safety, Pro Kabbadi, Cricfit, PTKS and Kabbadi Adda. Roles offered to us are operations management, Event Head, Hospitality, Venue coordinator, Operations coordinator and Social Idea Manager.
Infrastructure: There are total seven class rooms in International Institute of sports management. It is a campus with high-speed Wi-Fi for students. There is a foosball table and carrom board in canteen for students to play during breaks.
Faculty: Professors are highly qualified. They teach us very well and they have a practical experience. They give assignments for better learning purpose. Students can contact directly to professors if they have any doubt regarding their subject. The passing percentage in college is 50%. They are very friendly, we can contact them for help.
Other: From childhood, I love playing sports and after doing my Bachelor in Accounting and Finance, I want do something in sports so I get to know about IISM and I chose Masters in sport management.
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Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management - Batch of 2022
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I am satisfied with its facilities, teachers, and the opportunities they create for students.
Placements: Almost 30% of students are placed in different companies and placements are still going on. The highest salary package offered is 4.5 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered is 2.7 LPA. The average salary package offered is around 3.5 LPA. The top recruiting companies are Gosports Foundation, Omtex, My11circle, Dream Set Go, Dream 11, BCCI, and Procam International. Roles offered are operations manager, analyst, business development, marketing manager, and social media manager.
Infrastructure: The institute has well-maintained and well-equipped classrooms with projector screens and Wi-Fi. The whole campus is air-conditioned. It has a cafeteria with games like carrom and foodball, and also vending and coffee machines. Faculty members are very good and friendly.
Faculty: Faculty members are good and highly qualified. The course curriculum is also not that tough to manage. It has business-related subject with majority of sports side in it. The difficulty level for an average student is moderate. Each internal and external requires 50% of the total marks to clear the exam.
Other: My passion for sports brought me here to this institute. Institute has an annual sports fest called Junoon where colleges from corners of Mumbai and Maharashtra participate.
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Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management - Batch of 2024
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4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Absolutely thrilled because faculty is great and atmosphere in college is amazing too.
Placements: A lot of students get internships from various companies, opportunities just keep coming, the percentage is very high for students who get internships. The highest position for our batch is mainly volunteers, since it Is our first year. We have a high percentage of students placed in our course also .
Infrastructure: Classrooms are good and spacious. Atmosphere in the college is great. Wi-Fi is unstable though. Facilities in college are good too, we have a common room to spend during breaks where we can play games like carrom and foosball. We have a vending machine if we want any food or drink. We don't have a proper canteen as such though inside the campus .
Faculty: Faculty members are good, all are really supportive, helpful and there at any point of time to clear any doubts from the students. Semester exams in the college are not difficult and, at the same time, not that easy too. Pass percentage is 20 out of 40 for internals and 30 out of 60 for semester exams. Altogether 50 out of 100.
Other: I love sports, I'm a sports fanatic, was always curious to get to know more of the sports industry. Crowd at the campus is also great. Everyone has got a good sense of humour and very supportive for each other. The fests in college are amazing, we get to compete with each other and then other colleges too.
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International Institute of Sports & Management Mumbai Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   What is the fees for BSM at IISM Mumbai?
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The tuition fee for a three-year BSM course at IISM Mumbai is INR 7.04 lakh. The above fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the IISM Mumbai BSM fee. 

Q:   Which courses does IISM Mumbai offer?
A: 

IISM Mumbai has two schools, which offer UG and PG sports courses in the stream of Management and Science. These courses are Bachelor's degree in Sports Management (BSM), Master's degree in Sports Management  (MSM), Post Graduate Programme in Sports Management  (PGPSM), Bachelor of Sports Science  (BSS) and Master of Sport Science  (MSS). All of these courses are taught through the School of Sports Management and the School of Sports Science. Find out more about all courses offered at IISM Mumbai, here

Q:   Is BSM available at IISM Mumbai?
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 BSM is a three-year full-time programme offered by IISM. It has two specialisations and admission to the same is based on a valid score obtained in the entrance exam conducted by the college. The course provides an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of the business of Sports through classroom education, industry visits and field work. Find out more about the IISM BSM course, here.

Q:   Does IISM offer MSS course?
A: 

Yes, IISM Mumbai offers a Master's in Sports Science (MSS) course for a duration of two years. This course is offered in collaboration with the University of Mumbai & GICED (Garware Institute of Career Education & Development). Check out the detailed information about the IISM MSS course, here.

Q:   How do I join International Institute of Sports Management?
A: 

IISM admission 2023 is an online process. Interested students need to visit the official website of the college and apply for Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT)/ Sports Science Admission Test (SSAT) entrance exams conducted by IISM.  questions. The complete admission process comprises the following two stages:

  • Stage-1: For admission to the BSM/ BSS programmes, applicants need to appear for essay writing/ SOP/ Caselets. Further, students also need to qualify for SMAT/ SSAT, respectively. 
  • Stage-2: Candidates who qualify for Stage-1 will be called for Personal Interview (PI) rounds. 

As per the total weightage of Stage 1 and Stage 2 performance of candidates, the college will select the students and issue the offer letter.

Q:   Who can apply to BSS at IISM Mumbai?
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Those who are willing to get admission to BSS at IISM Mumbai, students are required to pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology of any State Board/ CBSE/ ISC or any other examination recognised as equivalent as per the minimum eligibility criteria. 

Q:   What is the average package of IISM?
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During the placements of the year 2022, IISM Mumbai witnessed the placements from the top recruiters from the fields of Management and Science. Find below the latest placement statistics in terms of the highest and the lowest package offered at the IISM Mumbai placements 2022:

ParticularsStatistics (2022)
the highest packageINR 12 LPA
the lowest packageINR 5 LPA (Approx.)
Q:   How can I get admission to BSM at IISM?
A: 

Admission to BSM at IISM is conducted in two stages. As per the first stage, students need to write an essay on the given topic. Along with that, aspirants also need to qualify for SMAT entrance exam, which is an in-house entrance exam of the college itself. The final selection is based on the scores of the essay, SMAT, along with the performance of candidates in the PI round and the overall performance of candidates. 

Q:   What is the selection criteria of MSS at IISM Mumbai?
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 For admission to MSS at IISM Mumbai, students need to have a UG degree with 50% aggregate in Life Sciences or Biological Sciences, MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, and any allied paramedical fields, BPED and MPED or  Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science BSS) from a recognised university. Students who belong to Maharashtra Domicile are required to get 45% aggregate in the same.

Q:   Is there any entrance exam for IISM?
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Yes, IISM offers admission to its UG and PG courses based on the scores of its in-house entrance exam. For admission to UG and PG courses in the Management stream, the college conducts Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT). Also, for admission to UG and PG courses in the stream of Science, the college conducts Sports Science Admission Test (SSAT). 

Q:   How can I get admission to MSM at IISM?
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 IISM offers MSM, which is a two-year full-time course. Candidates must have a valid score in SMAT. Those who apply through valid scores of MAH CET are not required to appear for SMAT. Apart from that, students also have to write SOP and appear in the Personal Interview (PI) rounds. Students who pass graduation with 50% aggregate in the respective subjects from a recognised university (45% aggregate for reserved categories) are eligible to apply. Get to know more about the MSM at IISM Mumbai, here

Q:   How is PGPSM at IISM Mumbai?
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IISM Mumbai offers a Post Graduate Program in Sports Management (PGPSM) course. Students can pursue this course for a duration of eleven-month. The curriculum of this course covers the key knowledge around the concepts of International Business, Strategic Management, Sports Facility & Event Management, Sports Financial, Sports Marketing, Sports Law, Sports Analytics, Grassroots, Public Relations, etc. During the commencement of this course, students get opportunities to attend Internship & Placement assistance, extensive research sessions, Guest sessions by industry stalwarts, etc. For admission to this course, students of the General category must attain 50% aggregate in the UG degree in any subject. 

Q:   Is there any entrance for BSS at IISM Mumbai?
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 IISM Mumbai BSS admission is entrance-based. The college conducts its in-house entrance exam, i.e., Sports Science Admission Test (SSAT). Aspirants need to qualify for this exam with a valid score. Apart from this, students have to write an SOP explaining their academic field of interest, sports background, the reason for pursuing this course, etc., along with qualifying for the PI round for final admission. 

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Answered a year ago

International Institute of Sports Management Mumbai Admission Process - PG Courses. The eligible candidates need to fill IISM Mumbai application form. Submit the caselets and appear for the SMAT. Based on performance in caselets and SMAT, candidates are selected for a personal interview.

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Surbhi Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

If the entrance exam dates are already over, getting admission through the regular process may not be possible. However, you can explore the following options:

 

1. Spot Round/Second Counselling: Some universities conduct spot rounds or second counselling to fill vacant seats. Keep checking the offici

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Pawan Narayan Agrawal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

IISM is better for a Bachelors in Sports Management due to its strong industry connections, better recognition in India, and a well-established alumni network. Ironwood is good for international exposure but has limited recognition. If you want a full-fledged degree program, IISM is a better choice.

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Nandita Maity

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 months ago

The table below showcases the comparison between IISM placements 2024 and 2023 to get the complete insights:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest package

- INR 5.40 LPA (BSM)

- INR 6.60 LPA (MSM)

- INR 4.50 LPA (PGP)

- INR 7.50 LPA (MSM)

- INR 4.50 LPA (BSM)

- INR 4.50 LPA (PGP)

Average package

N/A

- INR 4.11 LPA (MSM)

- INR 3.18 LPA (BSM)

- INR 3.50 LPA (PGP)

Placement rate

74% (BSM)

74% (MSM)

74% (PGPSM)

80%

Companies recruited

N/A

218

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Aayush Taneja

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 months ago

The overall placement rate for the 2024 drive stood at 80%. Apart from this, the course-wise placement percentage for 2023 is also available which is as follows:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement rate

74% (BSM)

74% (MSM)

74% (PGPSM)

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Aishwarya Shukla

Contributor-Level 8

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