IISM: FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions 2025

International Institute of Sports & Management was established in 2010 and the institute is currently situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

No, candidates cannot seek admission at International Institute of Sports & Management directly as the admission process at IISM is based on the merits, entrance exam scores, and personal interview round

No, securing 70% marks in 12th std is not enough to secure a seat at the International Institute of Sports Management and Education as the candidate has to appear for Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) and obtain minimum 60% in Stage 1 and Stage 2 to be eligible for final letter and selection at IISM. Therefore, it's important for all interested candidates to appear for the Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) examination to secure a seat at the institution.

Yes, SSAT scores are accepted by the International Institute of Sports Management and Education for admissions. IISM offers admission in a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and obtaining valid scores in entrance exams such as SMAT or SSAT can help increase a candidate's chances of getting selected. Although, after clearing the entrance test, candidates have to appear for a personal interview round.

In order to apply for Bachelor's in Sports Science at International Institute of Sports Management, candidates must have completed Class 12 along with subjects Physics, Biology, and Chemistry of any CBSE, State Board, ISC or any other recognized board with minimum 40% marks.

Masters in sports management is the most popular course available at International Institute of Sports & Management. The course has a placement rate of 80% and the highest package available under the program is 7 LPA, average package is 4.5 LPA and the lowest package is around 3 LPA. Students pursuing Masters in sports management has been placed under leading sports companies such as BCCI, IPL, Star Sports, and more. In addition, this course has a internship rate of 95% which makes it one of the most popular course among the candidates.

In order to apply at International Institute of Sports Management and Education candidates have to first pass the mandatory SMAT (Admission Test) set by the institute itself. Usually, this entrance examination is released through the online mode on June and the language of instruction of this examination is English. While the registration is available at the official site of IISM. Once the official dates of the admissions are announced students can fill out the SMAT application form at their comfortable space and appear for the examination. Candidates will be registered for SMAT examination after filling out the online application form. However, before appearing for the entrance exam it is advised to the candidates to check the eligibility criteria of their desired program and ensure they meet all the requirements beforehand

The selection criteria for Master's in Sports Science is Undergraduate degree in Life Science or Biological Sciences, MBBS, BDS, or any other relevant field from a recognized university. Candidates who are from Maharashtra Domicile must acquire 45% marks in the same.

The average salary package offered during the placement cell of International Institute of Sports & Management is 6 to 7 LPA, while the lowest salary package is around 5 LPA.

The total fees for pursuing undergraduate programs such as Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management or Bachelor's in Sports Science at International Institute of Sports & Management is 8.1 Lakh.