Sports & Management Research Institute (SMRI), Kochi Admission 2026-27 : Eligibility, Admission Process and Timeline

Kochi, Kerala ESTD 2014

Sports & Management Research Institute (SMRI), Kochi Admission 2026

Admissions to the Sports and Management Research Institute (SMRI) are based on candidates’ interest instead of their past performance or any other entrance examination.

How To Apply?

Candidates can apply for any of their interested courses by visiting the official website of the SMRI.
Click on the courses section and choose the ‘admission process’ to begin the admission process.
Once the admission process page opens, students can apply for their desired courses by clicking on ‘Enroll’.
Once students have given their phone number or email address, candidates will be contacted by the Student Support Team.
The further process will be taken care of by the college staff itself.

Sports and Management Research Institute (SMRI) Eligibility

Courses	Duration	Eligibility
Certified Sports Manager	6 Months	MBA/PGDBA degree holders or MBA/PGDBA students who have completed the First semester of MBA/PGDBA
PG Diploma in Sports Management	1 Year	Any Graduate/Post Graduate
Advanced Diploma in Sports Business	1 Year	10+2/ ITI/ Polytechnic completed SSLC with Experience No formal education with Experience
Advanced Diploma in Football Management	6 Months	10+2/ ITI/ Polytechnic completed SSLC with Experience No formal education with Experience
Executive Diploma in Sports Management	6 Months	Professionals who already work in the sports industry Those who work in any other industry with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
Certified Sports Engineer	6 Months	Any Engineering degree/Engineering Students Engineering diploma/Polytechnic diploma holders
Certified Sports Facility Manager	1 Year	Any Degree Anyone working or owning sports facilities
PG Diploma in Sports Psychology	1 Year	Any Degree

Sports & Management Research Institute (SMRI), Kochi Admission Dates

The following table outlines Sports & Management Research Institute (SMRI), Kochi 2025 admission dates for applicants seeking admission to diverse courses:

MBA / PGDM Admissions 2026

2 Programs 2 Years

Important Dates	Events
30th November, 2025	CAT Exam Date
1st January, 2026	CAT Result Declaration Date

CAT

27th July, 2025

Notification Release Date

1st August, 2025

Application Form Release Date

20th September, 2025

Last Date to Apply

4th October, 2025

Application Correction Start Date

7th October, 2025

Application Correction End Date

30th November, 2025

Exam Date

1st January, 2026

Result Declaration Date

BBA Admissions 2026

3 Programs 3 Years

Important Dates	Events
1st March, 2026	CUET Application Form Release Date
30th March, 2026	CUET Last Date to Apply
15th May, 2026	CUET Admit Card Release Date
15th May, 2026	CUET Exam Date
15th May, 2026	CUET Exam Start Date
15th May, 2026	CUET Exam Date
15th May, 2026	CUET Exam Date
10th June, 2026	CUET Exam End Date
30th July, 2026	CUET Result Declaration Date
1st August, 2026	CUET Counseling Registration Start Date
30th August, 2026	CUET Counseling Registration End Date
15th September, 2026	CUET First Round Counseling Date
15th October, 2026	CUET Final Round Counseling Date