There are several essential factors that need to be carefully studied before enrolling for a course. Symbiosis is a better choice for sports management, being a more established and well-known institute.  The points below are some key highlights as shared by my sister who has graduated from IISM:  The materials and overviews on the IISM official website are not quite satisfactory. It is somewhat similar to that of IIPM, having no specific stress on subjects and course outcomes. There are some big names on the advisory board of IISM, but it is not enough. It is important to consider whether IISM provides a recognized degree or not, which is the main required outcome of the course. You should go through the placement patterns of both the institutes for the last few years, including the packages and type of jobs offered.  The market credibility is also an important aspect to be assured of, which decides whether the degree certificate is worthy or not. Considering the above factors, Symbiosis seems to be a safer option, being an institute with an established market value.

International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) is the first premier leading institute providing sports management education. It offers degree courses in the discipline of Sports and Wellness and Sports Management. The placements in IISM Mumbai are considerably good. Average Package INR 4 LPA Highest Package INR 12 LPA Lowest Package INR 3 LPA Some of the major recruiters at the institute are XLR8, Star Sports, Sportobuddy, Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab, Meraki, FICCI, TransStadia, Turf Park, Sportz Interactive, etc. Students are also employed in various sectors. The alumni of the institute can be found working in sectors like Operations (22%), Business Development (15%), Marketing (12%), Media and Communication (11%), Education & Community and Social Services (10%), Sales (7%), Administrative, Arts and Design, Program & Project Management (3%), Information Technology, Support, and Research (2%), Finance and Engineering (1%). The college’s alumni network is also widely spread. They are found working across top companies like Star Sports (16%), XLR8 (47%), Sportobuddy (22%), and Tata Trust (16%).

International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) is a premier leading institution providing sports management education. IISM, Mumbai offers various degree courses in the discipline of Sports and Wellness and Sports Management. National Academy of Sports Management (NASM) is a part of the National Academy Group. NASM is the first institute in India to offer UG, PG, and diploma courses in the field of sports management. Courses- IISM offers BSM, MSM, PGP in Sports and Wellness Management, and Post Graduate Program in Sports Event Management. Whereas, NASM offers a Diploma in Sports Management, Bachelor of Management Studies(Sports Management), Master of Management Studies(Sports Management) and Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management The course fee for bachelors in IISM and NASM is INR 703,920 and INR 1.8 lakhs respectively. Admission: At IISM 10+2 qualified students are eligible for BSM and students with graduation are qualified for MSM and PGP. The institute conducts Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) for admission. MAH-CET scores are also accepted for admission. At NASM for BMS students are required to have 10+2 from a recognized board and for MMS the required eligibility is graduation. Placements: XLR8, Star Sports, Sportobuddy, Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab, Meraki, FICCI, TransStadia, Turf Park, Sportz Interactive, etc. are the recruiters visiting IISM for placements. At NASM the major recruiters are Sportz Interactive, Mumbai Cricket Club, Meraki, Sports for All, Rolling Nicks, Sportz Consult, Mumbai Indians, Decathlon, etc. Institute IISM NASM Average Placement Package INR 4 LPA INR 4 LPA Placement Rate 80-85% 80-85% Infrastructure/Facilities: Both the institutes have a decent infrastructure. Library, Wi-Fi, Hostel, AC Classrooms, Labs, Mini Theater, etc. are the facilities provided by IISM. NASM has a well-stocked library with access to extensive electric information. It has a wi-fi enabled campus and offers medical, transport facilities. Both the colleges are almost on par with each other as far as sports management institutes are concerned. However, you may visit the official websites of both the institutes and get a detailed overview in order to choose what’s the best for you.