SSAT Exam – The Complete Guide by IISM
                     SSAT Exam – The Complete 
Guide
Sports Science is an upcoming topic that is gaining a lot of attention from athletes and sporting 
 organisations. Sports Science deals with the study of physiology, motor control, 
biomechanics,  nutrition, psychology and biochemistry of an athlete. These factors help 
improve the game of  the athlete and also enhance their performance. Sports Science in a 
nutshell is to apply these  scientific factors to various sporting activities.
The shortfall of sports scientists in our country is a very serious issue and the latest example is  
our beloved athletes going abroad to treat their injuries or to get better help. We need to 
provide  the same if only better world-class recovery facilities to our athletes. Since there is a 
scarcity  of people opting for this course anyone interested to make a rewarding career in a 
field less  opted in sports should get into the Sports Science industry.
However, institutes offering the best education in Sports Science are very scarce. To meet the  
increasing demand for sports scientists, IISM launched the ‘School of Sports Science’ and is  
offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in Sports Science. These courses are  
curated under the guidance of leading industry experts and professionals and the degree is  
awarded by the University of Mumbai and GICED. To secure admission at IISM, you need  
to clear the entrance test – Sports Science Admission Test (SSAT).
Stick around till the end of this blog to learn more about the SSAT, the details of the exam 
and  how to prepare for it.
Introduction of SSAT
SSAT is an online test that students have to appear for if they are eager to pursue a Bachelor
of Sports Science (BSS) or Master of Sports Science (MSS) from IISM. The intent of  
conducting the SSAT is to understand the candidate’s liking & proclivity towards the world of 
 sports and science.
The student will be tested on various aptitudes such as sports intellect, physics, chemistry &
biology, verbal ability & reasoning, history of sports & its related laws and biomechanics,  
among others. The questions for BSS students will vary from the questions for MSS  
students.
Details of SSAT
SSAT total weightage: – 80 marks 
 Time duration: – 80 minutes  
Number of questions: – 80  
Sections for BSS students: – 5  
Sections for MSS students: – 4
The subjects for BSS along with 
its weightage are given below: –
The subjects for MSS along with its weightage are given below: –
How to Prepare for SSAT?
1. Apply for SSAT at the earliest so that you would have sufficient time to prepare for the exam
2. Understand the entire syllabus and clear your doubts before you start preparing
3. Solve previous year’s question papers to get an idea of what to expect during the exam
4. Appear for the mock test
5. Before you begin your SSAT preparation, remember to give yourself a pep talk. This would 
keep  you inspired throughout your preparation period
6. Revise again and again
7. Stay calm, be determined and have a positive attitude
8. Follow these steps and you can easily clear the SSAT.
For students appearing for SSAT, we wish you the very best!!! We are elated to see so many  
of you interested in joining our courses and learning about a field less explored. Keep in mind  
that SSAT is a means for you to enter the world of sports so you need to make the most of it  
and be better equipped to face the challenges of the sporting industry.
Once the student has cleared the SSAT, they are eligible for the next round of the admission  
process, i.e. the personal interview.
To know more about the admission process, Visit Admissions at IISM.  
All the best!! See you soon at the IISM Campus!!!