Jio Institute Navi Mumbai PG Program Sports Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Jio Institute PGPSM Fees 2027

Component	Amount (INR)
Total Programme Fee	INR 10,70,000
Hostel Fee (optional)	Up to INR 1,15,000 per year
Total Fees	INR 10,70,000 (excluding hostel)

The programme is residential and hostel accommodation is available on campus at Navi Mumbai.

Merit-based scholarships of up to 100% on tuition fees are available for deserving candidates.

Jio Institute PGPSM Admission 2027

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration Closes	15 September 2026
CAT 2026 Exam	29 November 2026
CAT 2026 Results	December 2026 (Tentative)
Jio Institute Application Deadline	January 2027 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	April 2027 (Tentative)

CAT registration for 2026 cycle opened on 3 August 2026 at iimcat.ac.in.

GMAT, GRE, and Jio Institute Entrance Test are accepted in lieu of CAT for PGPSM admission.

Candidates with sports or management work experience receive preference during the selection process.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum 50% aggregate marks

Valid score in CAT, GMAT, GRE, or Jio Institute Entrance Test from the current cycle

Final-year undergraduate students may apply provisionally and must produce their degree certificate at the time of joining

Relevant experience in sports, media, marketing, or management is preferred but not mandatory

Admission Process

Submit the online application at jioinstitute.edu.in with academic documents, entrance score, and statement of purpose

Shortlisted candidates are called for a written assessment and personal interview conducted by Jio Institute faculty

Offer letters are issued to selected candidates based on holistic evaluation of application, test score, and interview

Accept the offer and pay the admission deposit to confirm the seat for the 2027 batch

✓ Opt for this if

Passionate about building a career in the sports business ecosystem
Want international exposure through a mandatory study abroad module
Seeking a niche PGP with specialised sports marketing and analytics focus
Comfortable with a one-year intensive residential programme format
Looking for internships with leading sports media and consulting organisations

✗ Skip if

Not specifically interested in sports industry as a career path
Seeking a traditional two-year MBA with broad management curriculum
Expecting placement packages comparable to top IIM or ISB graduates
Budget constraints make INR 10,70,000 fee difficult to manage

Jio Institute PGPSM Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Jio Institute Merit Scholarship	Up to 100% tuition fee waiver	Academically outstanding candidates with strong test scores and interview performance
Sports Excellence Award	Partial fee waiver	Candidates with national or international representation in any sport

Scholarship applications are evaluated as part of the overall admission process at Jio Institute.

Final scholarship quantum is determined after the personal interview and holistic evaluation round.

Jio Institute PGPSM FAQs

Ques. What entrance test is required for PGPSM at Jio Institute Navi Mumbai?

Ans. Jio Institute accepts CAT, GMAT, or GRE scores for admission to the PGPSM. Candidates who do not have a valid CAT/GMAT/GRE score may appear for the Jio Institute Entrance Test conducted by the institute. There is no minimum score cutoff published for CAT or GMAT. The final selection is holistic and considers the application, test score, and personal interview together rather than ranking candidates purely on test scores.

Ques. What is the structure of the PGPSM at Jio Institute?

Ans. The Post Graduate Program in Sports Management at Jio Institute is a one-year full-time residential programme divided into four quarters. The curriculum includes core management subjects, domain-specific courses in sports marketing, digital marketing, sports media, event management, sports finance, and data analytics in sport. There is also a mandatory international study abroad module and a 2-month capstone internship at a sports organisation. The programme concludes with a capstone project.

Ques. What career paths are available after PGPSM from Jio Institute?

Ans. Graduates of the PGPSM from Jio Institute pursue roles in sports marketing and sponsorship, sports media and broadcasting, sports analytics, event and venue management, sports consulting, eSports management, and business development at sports leagues. Past internship partners have included RISE Worldwide, Sports 18, Engage Digital Partners, Sportz Interactive, and PwC, giving graduates access to professional networks across the Indian sports business ecosystem.

Ques. Is a sports background required to apply for PGPSM at Jio Institute?

Ans. No. A sports background is not a mandatory requirement for the PGPSM. Any graduate from any discipline with at least 50% marks and a valid entrance exam score is eligible to apply. However, candidates with sports participation, sports management internships, or media and marketing experience in sports organisations are given preference during the holistic selection process at Jio Institute.

Ques. Does Jio Institute offer scholarships for the PGPSM programme?

Ans. Yes. Jio Institute offers merit-based scholarships of up to 100% on tuition fees for deserving candidates. The scholarship is evaluated holistically as part of the admission process based on academic merit, entrance test score, interview performance, and the candidate’s overall profile. Candidates with national or international sports representation may also be eligible for the Sports Excellence Award providing a partial fee waiver.