Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) Application Form 2026, Registration: Know How to Apply

Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) 2026

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Vipra Shrivastava
Updated on Nov 26, 2025 16:41 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

SMAT 2026 application process will start most likely in February 2026. Registration for the exam will be done in multiple phases and the exam will also be conducted in multiple phases. 

Candidates can register for Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) for admission to UG anf PG management courses by filling an online application form available at the university website. Candidates who have appeared for MAH-CET 2025-MBA/MMS and have obtained 55 percentile (Open category) and 45 percentile (Reserved Category) can seek admission to IISM without appearing in SMAT. To be eligible for the UG programme of the IISM SMAT candidates should secure 50 per cent in the Class 12 exam.

Table of contents
  • How to Apply for SMAT 2026?
  • SMAT 2025 Important Dates
  • SMAT Application Fee 2026
  • Details to be Filled in SMAT Application Form 2026
  • Instructions Related to SMAT Application Form 2026
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How to Apply for SMAT 2026?

Candidates will have to follow the below-mentioned steps to successfully register and apply for the Sports Management Admission Test 2026:

SMAT 2026 Registration

Details to be filled in SMAT form

Name

Email Address

Phone number

Password

State

City

Course

Captcha

  • You will receive a login ID and password in email.
  • Use the login ID to sign in

SMAT 2026 Application Form Submission

  • Open the application form in candidate login
  • Enter relevant details
  • Upload passport size photo and scanned signature
  • Pay application fee to complete the process
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who can apply for Sports Management Admission Test or SMAT exam?
A: 

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 subjects.
  • Eligibility criteria for UG courses is Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% for Open Category & 45% for reserved category in all subjects.
Q:   Are multiple attempts allowed in SMAT?
A: 

SMAT exam is conducted in multiple phases. Candidates can appear for the exam in the session of their choice. If they are not happy with their score, they can reappear in next session by registering again.

SMAT 2025 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
17 Jul ' 25

SMAT 2025 July session

15 Jul ' 25 - 16 Jul ' 25

SMAT 2025 July - Essay/Caselet/SOP submission

05 Jul ' 25

SMAT 2025 Fee payment last date (June Session 3)

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SMAT Application Fee 2026

Once all the details have been filled in and documents have been uploaded in SMAT 2026 application form, the candidate will have to pay INR 1,800 as application fee.

Candidates can pay SMAT 2026 fee via:

  • Online (Net banking / Credit card / Debit card)
  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • Demand Draft

Bank account details are as follows:

Name of Bank

ICICI Bank

Name

Eduhub Education Pvt. Ltd. A/c IISM

A/C No

003505011613

NEFT/ IFSC Code:

ICIC0000035

Branch

ICICI Thane (W)

 

Name of Bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Name

Eduhub Education Pvt. Ltd. A/c IISM

A/C No

3611621398

NEFT/ IFSC Code

KKBK0000675

Branch

Manpada, Thane (W)

Once all the formalities are completed, the candidate will receive an application number which will be used for future purposes.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I appear for multiple SMAT sessions with single registration?
A: 

Candidates cannot appear for multiple SMAT sessions with single registration. The exam is conducted phase wise so does the registration. If one wishes to appear for the exam more than one time then they will have to register for the session specific exam. The SMAT registration fee is INR 1800.

Q:   Is SMAT a mandatory entrance test for IISM?
A: 

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.

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Details to be Filled in SMAT Application Form 2026

Details to be filled in SMAT application form

Name

Father/Mother name

Gender

Aadhar Card

Date of Birth

Mobile number

Education details

Education certificates

Passport Size Photo

Document

Passport Size photograph

Format

JPEG

Size

up to 2 MB

Picture

Coloured

Signature

Document

Signature

Format

JPEG

Size

up to 2 MB

Picture

Black/Blue colour

The candidate will have to upload the above images along with their educational certificates and mark sheets with the SMAT 2026 application form.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I register for Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT)?
A: 

SMAT application forms are released online at the IISM website. Candidates need to fill the application form by registering on the IISM website and creating a login ID. Since, the SMAT is conducted every month, the registration window also opens every month for that particular exam session. Currently, the registration window for February phase exam is open. The link to apply is given above on this page.

Q:   What is the SMAT application fee?
A: 

SMAT fee is INR 1,800. Candidates have to pay it 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 fee is non refundable.

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Instructions Related to SMAT Application Form 2026

  • Candidates are advised to read instructions before applying
  • All fields marked with * are mandatory to be filled
  • An application number will be displayed once the aspirant has successfully submitted the form and paid the fee
  • The candidate can quote the application number on any communication with IISM
  • Candidates are advised to keep the scanned copies handy of their respective coloured photographs, and signature for uploading

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