SMAT February 2025 Session: Registration Open, Check Key Dates and Eligibility

The Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) for the February 2025 session is now open for registration. Conducted by the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM), the SMAT is an essential step for candidates seeking admission to various sports management programs. SMAT 2025 exam will be conducted on February 23, 2025.

Direct Link to Apply for SMAT 2025

SMAT 2025: Key Details and Schedule

SMAT (Sports Management Admission Test) is the gateway to several full-time business management programs at the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM). The institution offers specialized courses aimed at nurturing leadership in the sports industry.

Important Dates

SMAT 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Admission through SMAT

• Open Category: Minimum 50% in HSC and graduation.
• Reserved Category (Maharashtra Domicile): Minimum 45% in HSC and graduation.

Admission through MAH CET

• Open Category: Minimum 50% percentile.
• Reserved Category: Minimum 45% percentile.

IISM Selection Criteria for Sports Management Programs

The International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) follows a rigorous selection process to identify candidates with the potential to excel in the sports management field.

Stage 1: SMAT (Sports Management Admission Test)

The SMAT is an 80-mark entrance test designed to evaluate candidates’ aptitude in the following areas:

• Quantitative Analysis
• Data Interpretation
• Logical Reasoning
• Verbal Reasoning
• Verbal Ability
• Sports Awareness

Exemption for MAH CET Aspirants

Candidates applying for the Master of Sports Management (MSM) or Post Graduate Program in Sports and Wellness Management (PGPS & WM) through MAH-CET scores are exempted from taking the SMAT 2025 exam.

Caselets and Overall Performance

Caselets carry 100 marks and assess:

• Academic Scores
• Sports Achievements
• Extra-curricular Activities

The caselets are designed to gauge a candidate’s:

• Analytical thinking and planning abilities.
• Knowledge of current affairs and sports-related topics.
• Ability to handle real-world scenarios in sports management.

The test is conducted online, and candidates must appear at designated test centers.

Qualifying Criteria:

Stage 1: Minimum Qualifying Marks 

Candidates need a minimum of 50% marks in Stage 1 to progress to the next stage.

Stage 2: Panel Interview

The Panel Interview is the second stage of the selection process and is evaluated out of 120 marks.

Note: Candidates must achieve a minimum of 60% cumulative marks across both Stage 1 (SMAT) and Stage 2 (Panel Interview) to secure admission.