You Are Applying To:
PILLAI/FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management (7th Edition) 2025-26
Dates: September 2025 to June 2026
Location: Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research
Deadline to submit the application form along with Statement of Purpose (Final Round): Please apply by 2nd February, 2025.
An interview will be conducted once you have successfully filled the application form to determine if you are a suitable candidate for the course.
When you are ready to apply, access the online application for the programme. Most applications take about 30 minutes to complete.
You will need to provide personal and professional information and a statement of purpose.
Please fill the form with detailed information. The more the relevant information you provide, the better will be your chances of being selected for the interview round.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt by email within 72 hours of submitting your application. If you have questions about the status of your application, send an email to fifaciesadmissions@mes.ac.in.
Shortlisted candidates are required to undergo a compulsory admission interview with an academic representative of Pillai and a representative of the FIFA/CIES University Network.
Final Round Interviews for the 2025-26 will take place on a rolling basis and candidates will be informed a few days after the interviews of their selection.
We are sensitive to your need to know your admission status and try our best to balance that with our admission process.
If you submit your application after a programme’s application deadline, your application will be considered on a space-available basis.
