IISM SSAT & SMAT 2026 Admissions Open: Apply by May 13, Exam on May 17
The International Institute of Sports & Management (IISM) in Mumbai has released the updated admission dates for the SSAT and SMAT exams scheduled for 2026.

The International Institute of Sports & Management (IISM) in Mumbai has released the updated admission dates for the SSAT and SMAT exams scheduled for 2026. The registration is now open, and students interested in joining IISM can submit their applications until May 13, 2026. According to the revised timetable, the entrance exam will take place on May 17, 2026, followed by the release of results and subsequent interview rounds.
SSAT/SMAT 2026 Admission Dates
The complete schedule for SSAT & SMAT 2026, including important dates for registration, exam, results, and admission formalities, is listed in the table below.
Event | Date |
Last Date of Registration | May 13, 2026 |
Caselet / Essay / SOP Submission | May 15, 2026 |
SMAT/SSAT Exam Date | May 17, 2026 |
Result Stage 1 | May 18, 2026 |
PI Round | May 19, 2026 |
Result Stage 2 | May 20, 2026 |
Last Date of Fee Payment | May 23, 2026 |
Last Date of Document Submission | May 29, 2026 |
IISM SMAT/SSAT 2026 Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for Bachelor Programs
- Bachelor of Sports Management: Candidates must have completed 10+2 or an equivalent exam with a minimum overall score of 40 percent.
- Bachelor of Sports Science: Applicants must have passed their 10+2 in the science stream and achieved a minimum aggregate of 40 percent in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Criteria for Master’s Degree
Master of Sports Management: Candidates must have completed their graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 40% marks in all subjects.
Master of Sports Science:
- Candidates must be graduates in life science, biological science, MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, allied paramedical sciences, BPED, MPED, or sports science, with a minimum of 40% marks in all subjects.
Postgraduate Program in Sports Management:
- Candidates must have completed their graduation in any subject with a minimum of 40% marks in all subjects.
