Admissions under Sports Quota
SRM University-AP is inviting applications from exceptional athletes and champions for admission under the Sports Quota for the academic year 2026–27. The Sports Quota admission process provides an opportunity for talented and accomplished sportspersons to pursue higher education while continuing to develop and represent themselves at university, national, and international levels.
The Sports Quota trials have been officially announced at SRM University-AP, with admissions open across 37 different sports categories for both men and women.
Students admitted under the Sports Quota may avail themselves of up to a 100% Sports Scholarship, subject to the applicable scholarship category, eligibility, verification of sports achievements, and availability of seats. Scholarships will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Admission under the Sports Quota shall be through either the following
- Direct Admission without a sports trial, based on eligible and verified sports achievements; or
- Admission through Sports Trial, based on performance in the University-conducted sports trials.
Eligibility Criteria
A. Nationality and Age
Nationality
- The applicant must be an Indian Citizen.
Age
The applicant:
- Should have attained the minimum age of 17 years; and
- Should not exceed the maximum age of 25 years, as on 1 July of the calendar year of admission.
B. Eligibility to Apply
For UG Courses
Applicants seeking admission to undergraduate programmes under the Sports Quota must satisfy the following academic eligibility criteria:
Courses – BA, B.Sc., BBA and B.Com
- A minimum aggregate score of 45% or equivalent grade point in Class X.
- A minimum aggregate score of 45% or equivalent grade point in Class XII / Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) / Intermediate (First and Second Year), or equivalent qualification from any Indian educational board recognised by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Delhi.
- Students appearing for their Class XII final board examinations in the current academic year are also eligible to apply. However, admission shall be confirmed only after the applicant satisfies the prescribed minimum aggregate requirement of 45% or equivalent grade for the respective programme.
- The recognised boards include CBSE, CISCE and State Education Boards recognised by the Board of Higher Secondary Education.
- Applicants may refer to the recognised educational boards list maintained by COBSE: Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) – Recognized Boards
For PG Courses
Applicants seeking admission to postgraduate programmes under the Sports Quota must satisfy the prescribed academic eligibility requirements of the respective programme.
- A minimum aggregate score of 45% or equivalent grade point in Class X.
- A minimum aggregate score of 45% or equivalent grade point in Class XII/equivalent qualification.
- A minimum aggregate score of 45% or equivalent grade point in the relevant undergraduate degree.
Applicants must also fulfil the programme-specific academic eligibility requirements prescribed by SRM University-AP for the respective postgraduate programme.
C. Criteria for Admission
Admission under the Sports Quota shall be considered through the following two criteria:
- Direct Admission without Sports Trials
- Admission with Sports Trials
D. Admission Procedure
Criteria 1: Direct Admission without Sports Trials
Candidates with outstanding and verifiable sports achievements may be considered for Direct Admission without appearing for a Sports Trial.
- Olympic Games by International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- Paralympic Games by The International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
- World Championship/ World Cup by International Sports Federations (ISF)
- Commonwealth Games by Commonwealth Games Federations (CGF)
- Asian Games by Olympic Council of Asia
- World University Games by International University Sports Federation (FISU)
- Asian Championships by International Sports Federations(ISF)
- South Asian Games (SAG) by South Asian Sports Council (SASC)
- Khelo India Games by Sports Authority of India (SAI)
The applicant must submit valid supporting documents, such as:
- Official sports certificate
- Team selection letter
- Official result sheet
- Other relevant documents required for verification
National-Level Achievements
Candidates who have secured 1st, 2nd or 3rd position in recognised competitions may be considered for direct admission, including:
- Senior National Championships
- National Championships
- Khelo India University Games (KIUG)
- Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG)
- SGFI
- Federation Cup
The following documents shall be submitted for verification:
- Medal Certificate – Mandatory
- Official Result Sheet – Mandatory
- Federation Verification – Wherever required
All sports achievements are subject to verification and approval by the Directorate of Sports.
Criteria 2: Admission through Sports Trials
Candidates who do not meet the criteria for Direct Admission may be considered for admission through the Sports Trial process.
Eligible candidates may participate in university-conducted trials based on their participation/achievement in recognised competitions, including:
- Senior Nationals
- Junior Nationals
- Khelo India University Games (KIUG)
- Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG)
- SGFI
- Federation Cup
- All India Inter-University (AIU) competitions
Sports trials may be conducted for both individual and team sports.
| Trial Session | Proposed Schedule | Eligibility | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Last week of February | All eligible sports | 15 February |
| Session 2 | First week of July | All eligible sports | 25 June |
| Session 3 | First week of September | All eligible sports | 25 August |
| Special Cases | Up to November | Priority cases with the director's approval | Case-to-case basis |
Selection Committee
The Sports Trial Selection Committee shall comprise:
| Position | Committee Member |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Director of Sports |
| Member | Assistant Director |
| Member | Sports Officer |
| Member | Internal Coach |
| Member | Sport-Specific Expert |
The panel of sport-specific experts shall be constituted in advance and approved by the competent authority.
Selection Process
● Sports performance
● Technical skills
● Tactical ability, wherever applicable
● Physical fitness
● Competition experience
● Previous sports achievements
● Potential for representing SRM University-AP
Final selection shall be subject to sports-performance assessment, document verification, academic eligibility, availability of seats, and approval by the competent authority.
E. Sports under Scholarship Quota
The Sports Scholarship shall be applicable to sports identified by SRM University-AP under the following categories:
A. High-Priority Games
- Archery
- Athletics
- Boxing
- Fencing
- Judo
- Wrestling – Freestyle & Greco-Roman
- Weightlifting
- Shooting
- Malkhamb
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Canoeing & Kayaking
- Cycling
- Table Tennis
- Badminton
- Chess
These sports are classified as high-priority games based on their medal contribution in the Khelo India University Games and National University Games.
B. Priority Games
- Kabaddi
- Football
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Karate
- Rugby 7s
- Hockey
- Kho-Kho
- Wushu
- Rowing
These sports are classified as Priority Games, particularly recognising team sports represented in the Khelo India University Games and National University Games.
C. Other Games
- Softball – Women
- Baseball – Men
- Cricket
- Handball
- Ball Badminton
- American Football
- Esports
- Mini Golf
- Pickleball
- Tug of War
- Pencak Silat
These sports include individual and team disciplines represented in National University Games but not included in the Khelo India University Games.
The Sports Scholarship shall be awarded based on the applicant’s verified sports achievements and the applicable scholarship grade.
F. Sports Scholarship Grades
Grade A+
Applicable to outstanding athletes with achievements such as the following:
- International medal and participation
- Senior National achievements
- AIU achievements
- KIUG achievements
- KIYG achievements
- SGFI medalist
Grade A-1
Applicable to athletes with achievements such as:
- Zonal Inter-University medal
- Senior National participation
- National participation
- AIU participation
- KIUG participation
- KIYG participation
- SGFI participation
Grade A-2
Applicable to athletes with achievements such as:
- International medal/participation in Other Games
- Senior National
- National
- Junior National
- Sub-Junior
- AIU
- KIUG
- KIYG
- SGFI medalist
- Participation in tournaments organized by BCCI
Grade B
Applicable to athletes with achievements such as:
- Zonal Inter-University participation
- Senior State participation
- Junior State participation
- State School Games medalist
The applicable scholarship percentage and associated benefits shall be determined according to the approved Sports Scholarship Grade, sports category, verified achievement, and University norms.
G. How To Apply
Interested candidates may contact the Directorate of Sports Email ID: sports@srmap.edu.in.
Important Note
Admission under the Sports Quota and award of Sports Scholarship are subject to verification of sports credentials, fulfilment of academic eligibility, availability of seats, sports-performance assessment wherever applicable, and approval by the competent authority of SRM University-AP.
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