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Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) 2026
Registration - 23 Mar '26
SMAT 2026 result will be released in two stages for every phase. In stage 1, the result of written test will be announced and in stage 2, result of personal interview will be announced. Every candidate has to clear both stages of screening process to be eligible for admission. Candidates can check SMAT result 2026 on the official website of the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM). SMAT 2026 will be conducted next on March 29 and the Phase 1 round result will be declared on March 30. Stage 2 result will be released on April 3, 2026. Check below all about SMAT result 2026:
- How to Check SMAT Result 2026?
- SMAT 2026 Important Dates
- Details on SMAT Result
- SMAT Merit List 2026
- SMAT 2026: Selection Criteria
How to Check SMAT Result 2026?
Candidates can check SMAT 2026 result by following the below process:
- Visit IISM - International Institute of Sports Management website
- Search ‘SMAT’ or click here: https://www.iismworld.com/smat/
- Click on the ‘SMAT’ result tab
- Select your course
- Login with application ID and password
- Result will be displayed
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 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 |
|---|---|
| 29 Mar ' 26 | SMAT 2026 Phase 3 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan ' 26 | SMAT 2026 Phase 2 |
| 20 Dec ' 25 | SMAT 2026 Phase 1 |
Details on SMAT Result
The following details will be mentioned on the SMAT 2026 results:
| Name of selected candidates |
Course |
| Overall Percentage acquired |
Percentile |
| Candidate rank |
Qualified (Yes/No) |
The list will consist of the names of all the candidate who appeared for SMAT. Against each candidate’s name, will be the above-mentioned details. Candidates who have a ‘Yes’ in front of their name under the Qualified tab need to appear for the GD-PI rounds.
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 Merit List 2026
The merit list of candidates for admission to Sports Management courses will be prepared on the basis of the following:
- SMAT scores
- Caselets Score
- Academic background
- Extra-curricular activities
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.
SMAT 2026: Selection Criteria
The selection criteria or IISM courses will be based on the following merits:
- SMAT 2026 (caselets & overall performance) will cover academic score, sports achievements and ECA for 100 marks.
- Candidate needs to have scored atleast 50 per cent in Stage 1 to qualify for Stage 2.
- Stage 2 comprises PI, which will be on 120 marks.
- The candidate needs to score a minimum of 60 per cent (Stage 1 & 2) to secure admission
If any candidate would be securing admissions before their final results for HSC/Graduation would be out, their admission would be considered provisional. Their admission will be confirmed only after submission of their final passing exam document.
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Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) Exam
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.
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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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- 2 years
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