About

SMAT 2022 or Sports Management Admission Test is an online entrance test to apply for admission at IISM. The paper is designed in a specific way that tests the most important and basic quality of the candidates - Sports Management. SMAT focuses on candidates’ liking and awareness of the sports industry and their sagacity towards the business angle of sports.

Latest Notification

SMAT 2022 (Sports Management Admission Test) Round 10 will be conducted on July 10, 2022, by IISM. SMAT 2022 Registration process for round 10 is ongoing, candidates can fill out the application forms till July 4, 2022. The paper is conducted to grant opportunities to students seeking admission in undergraduate, postgraduate, and postgraduate diploma courses offered by the institute. SMAT 2022 for Round 9 will be conducted on June 26, 2022.

As per SMAT 2022 Syllabus, the question paper will consist of 5 sections namely, Quantitative Analysis, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability (Verbal Reasoning and Reading Comprehension), and Sports Awareness. The exam will be of 80 minutes and candidates have to solve 80 questions within this time period. Candidates need to maintain their speed throughout the exam.

Registration

Admission Process at IISM through SMAT

A very stringent admission process is followed at IISM which helps in further scrutinization of candidates. The entire process has been designed in a manner that can accommodate students who can be transformed to become thoughtful leaders, ready to take up challenges in the sports market place in India and abroad.

A holistic admission process is followed in order to admit students in Sports Management Programs. The process is divided into 3 stages:

Stage 1: SMAT (Sports Management Admission Test);

Caselets and Overall Performance

Stage 2: Panel Interview
Stage 3: Letter of Selection

Syllabus

SMAT 2022 Syllabus comprises three sections – Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Verbal & Reading Comprehension. SMAT question paper will have 60 objective-type questions each carrying two marks. It is important that candidates should go through SMAT syllabus before preparing a preparation plan.

Quantitative Aptitude: The topics from this section are tabulated below.

Numbers	Averages and Percentages
Roots, Indices, Surds	Simple & Compound Interest
Profit & Loss	Algebraic Formulae
Linear & Quadratic Equations	Ratio & Proportion
Partnership	Mixtures & Alligations
Time, Speed & Distance	Work-Related Problems
Pipes & Cisterns	Geometry: Lines, Angles & Triangles, Polygons
Circles & Mensuration	Permutations & Combinations
Probability	Determinants
Vectors	Integration and Differentiation

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning: Important topics of Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, SMAT 2022 exam will have questions on these topics.

Coding & Decoding	Symbol Based Logic
Family Tree & Directions	Arrangements: Linear, Circular, Matrix Arrangements
Groups & Conditionality	Logical Series
Selection Criteria	Sequential O/P Tracing
Analogies, Odd one out	Logical Puzzles
Calendar	Syllogism

Verbal & Reading Comprehension: Check the table below for important topics of Verbal & Reading Comprehension.

Etymology & Roots	Idioms & Phrases
Analogies	Antonyms-Synonyms
Foreign Words Noun & Pronoun Errors	Subject-Verb Agreement
Prepositions and Conjunctions	Tenses, Modifiers & Parallelism
Reading Comprehension	Inference-based passages Syllogisms
Logical Consistency	Deductive Reasoning

Eligibility Criteria

IISM offers Full-Time Business Management Program in four courses. Admission to these programs can be taken through SMAT and MAH CET (reserved for candidates belonging to Maharashtra).

Eligibility Criteria for admission through SMAT:

The minimum required percentage at the HSC and graduation level (Bachelor’s degree) is 50% for applicants belonging to the Open category.
The minimum required percentage at the HSC and graduation level (Bachelor’s degree) is 45% for applicants belonging to the Reserved category.

Eligibility Criteria for admission through MAH CET:

Post Graduate applicants can also apply via their MAH CET scores.

1. Bachelors in Sports Management (BSM) degree from Mumbai University - 3-year program
2. Master's in Sports Management (MSM) degree from Mumbai University - 2-year program
3. Post Graduate Program in Sports & Wellness Management (PGPS & WM) - 11-month autonomous program
4. Post Graduate Program in Sports Event Management - 11-month program
- Open category
- Reserved Category (Maharashtra Domicile applicants only)
- For Open category, the minimum required MAH CET percentile is 50.
- For Reserved Category, the minimum required MAH CET percentile is 45.

Exam Pattern

SMAT paper consists of 5 sections consisting of 80 questions in total. A candidate is allotted 80 minutes wherein s/he will have to attempt the entire paper of 80 marks.

Exam

Event	Round 7	Round 8	Round 9	Round 10
Last Date to Register for SMAT 2022	May 16, 2022	May 30, 2022	June 17, 2022	July 4, 2022
Last Date of Caselet/ Essay Submission	May 20, 2022	June 1, 2022	June 22, 2022	July 7, 2022
Exam Date	May 29, 2022	June 5, 2022	June 26, 2022	July 10, 2022
Stage 1 Result	May 31, 2022	June 7, 2022	June 28, 2022	July 12, 2022
PI Round	June 3, 2022	June 9, 2022	June 30, 2022	July 14, 2022
Stage 2 Result	June 5, 2022	June 11, 2022	July 2, 2022	July 15, 2022
Last Date of Payment	June 15, 2022	June 18, 2022	July 8, 2022	July 21, 2022
Last Date of Document Submission	June 20, 2022	June 24, 2022	July 15, 2022	July 29, 2022

Eligibilty Criteria