Sports Management Admission Test

Where an institution conducts its own test for these programmes, the paper is typically an objective aptitude test rather than a test of sports knowledge, covering verbal ability and comprehension, quantitative ability, logical reasoning and general awareness, with a component on current affairs in sport. It is commonly followed by a written statement of purpose, a group discussion and a personal interview in which the candidate's interest in and exposure to sport is assessed, and prior playing, coaching or event experience may be given weight. Programmes admitting through this route range from undergraduate degrees in sports management to postgraduate diplomas and master's programmes offered by private universities, business schools and specialised sports management institutes.

Some accept national management entrance scores instead of holding a test. The exact selection stages, their weightage and the documents required are laid down by each institution in its own admission notification.