Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here
Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) 2026
Registration - 23 Mar '26
SMAT 2026 exam is being conducted phase wise. The first phase exam for 2026 batch was held on December 21, 2025 and the second phase exam was held on January 25, 2026. The next phase exam will be held on March 29 for which registration can be done until March 23, 2026.
Students who are interested in pursuing management degree from the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM), can fill the application form for UG and PG courses in Sports Management at the institute website. The SMAT exam for UG and PG admission is conducted every month and the registrations are also conducted monthly. Check the upcoming SMAT 2026 exam dates.
- SMAT 2026 Important Dates
- SMAT 2026 Highlights
- SMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- SMAT 2026 Application Process
- SMAT 2026 Exam Pattern
SMAT 2026 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 23 Mar ' 26 | SMAT 2026 Phase 3 Registration last date |
| 29 Mar ' 26 | SMAT 2026 Phase 3 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan ' 26 | SMAT 2026 Phase 2 |
| 20 Jan ' 26 | SMAT 2026 Phase 2 registration last date |
| 20 Dec ' 25 | SMAT 2026 Phase 1 |
SMAT 2026 Highlights
SMAT is a remote proctored mode exam. It can be taken from home or any other location. Here are a few key highlights of SMAT 2026 exam:
| SMAT Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam |
Sports Management Admission Test |
| Abbreviation |
SMAT |
| Conducting Body |
|
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Exam Duration |
80 minutes |
| Medium of Exam |
English |
| Total Marks |
80 marks |
| Official website |
https://www.iismworld.com |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
SMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Minimum eligibility criteria for SMAT 2026 have been mentioned below:
- Bachelor of Sports Management: Candidate must have completed Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 40% in all subjects.
- Bachelor of Sports Science: Candidate must have scored 40% in Class 12 (Science) or equivalent.
- Master of Sports Management: Aspirants must have successfully completed his/ her graduation in any field with 40% in all subjects.
- Master of Sports Science: Graduation with a minimum score of 40% in Life Science, MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, any allied paramedical fields, BPED and MPED degrees, or a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science.
- Post Graduate Program in Sports Management: Graduation in any field with 40% in all subjects.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
SMAT 2026 Application Process
SMAT 2026 application form is to be filled at IISM website. Given below is the process to apply for exam:
- Go to https://admissions.iismworld.com/
- Click on Register Now option
- Enter basic details to register
- Login credentials will be received in email
- Open application form with candidate login
- Enter personal and academic details
- Upload passport size photo and scanned signature
- Pay application fee of INR 1,800
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Commonly asked questions
Candidates who have a keen interest in Sports Management can apply for SMAT. Minimum eligibility criteria is:
- UG courses: Class 12 pass with at least 40% or equivalent.
- PG courses: Graduation with a minimum of 40% in all subjects.
SMAT is conducted multiple times in a year. It 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.
SMAT 2026 Exam Pattern
SMAT exam can is of 80 marks.Check below sectional break up of SMAT 2026 question paper:
| SMAT Section |
Number of questions |
Marks Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Analysis |
12 |
12 |
| Data Interpretation |
12 |
12 |
| Logical Reasoning |
12 |
12 |
| Verbal Ability |
10 |
10 |
| Verbal Reasoning |
10 |
10 |
| Sports Awareness |
24 |
24 |
| Total |
80 |
80 |
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Commonly asked questions
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.
IISM offers Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, Master’s Degree in Sports Management, Post Graduate Programme in Sports Management, Bachelor’s of Sports Science and Master’s of Sports Science.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
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 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
It is not recommended to skip Quantitative Analysis section in SMAT exam, altogether as it will negatively affect the overall score.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
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.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
IISM SMAT syllabus includes important topics of Quantitative Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability and Sports Awareness.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
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.
N
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
SMAT is conducted for 80 minutes. There is no sectional time limit so candidates need to divide time between the sections accordingly.
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Contributor-Level 6
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