IISM Orientation 2026: The Beginning of a New Story. 🎓✨

Every great journey starts somewhere, and this one began with excitement, curiosity, and a room full of future sports professionals.

We welcomed the Sports Management and Sports Science cohort of 2026 to the IISM family.

From meeting new friends and finding answers to long-held questions to imagining everything that's ahead, the day was filled with energy and anticipation. ⚡🌟

We were honoured to have Mr. Rahul Bose, President of Rugby India, and Mr. Parthiv Patel, former Indian cricketer, inspire our students with their experiences and words of wisdom.

Joining them were IISM's Founder-Director, Mr. Nilesh Kulkarni, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Ms. Rasika Kulkarni, Associate Dean Mr. Amitava Pal, and COO Mr. Amit Gupte making the occasion even more memorable.

If this is how the story begins, we can't wait to see where it goes!

Working while studying? That's the IISM way. 💼 📖

These are just a few glimpses of what real industry exposure at IISM looks like.

From being behind the scenes at the T20 Mumbai League Men's edition, the inaugural Women's T20 Mumbai League, IPL 2026, and a live MMA event: Warrior's Series to interning with Sportz Interactive, BookMyShow, and JioStar across diverse roles, these are the kind of invaluable experiences every aspiring sports professional looks for.

At IISM, learning doesn't stop in the classroom. It comes alive on the field, behind the scenes, and alongside some of the biggest names in the sports industry. 🤝

Because the best way to build a career in sports is to experience the industry while you're still studying.

"My journey with swimming began when I was five years old. I quickly fell in love with the sport. There was something special about being in the water, pushing myself to be faster and stronger every day." 💪

For Akankshya Nayak, a Bachelor of Sports Management student at IISM, that love has grown into an incredible journey, one that has seen her win 47 medals, compete at State, National, and Khelo India Championships, and earn an All India Top 10 swimming ranking in 2024. 🏆

Balancing academics with competitive sport was never easy. Reflecting on that journey, she shares,

"I would leave for practice before most of my classmates were awake, spend hours training, and then return home to complete assignments and prepare for exams. 📚 There were moments when everything felt hectic, but I fell in love with all the challenges and chaos along the way."

It's this passion and unwavering commitment that defines what it means to be a student-athlete.

Trade one Saturday for a career you'll love every Monday.

We are hosting an Exclusive Seminar on Careers in Sports! ✔️ Explore careers in sports. ✔️ Learn how to break into the industry. ✔️ Meet industry experts. ✔️ Experience the IISM campus.

📅 4th July 2026 (Saturday) 📍 IISM Campus, Mumbai 🗣️ Speaker: Mr. Amit Gupte, COO, IISM.

Discover where you fit in.

If your screen time says sports, Your career should too! You know the players. You know the teams. You know the stats. 📊

But do you know how many careers exist behind the game?

From Sports Management and Marketing to Analytics, Events, Sponsorships, Athlete Management, Sports Science and more, there's a whole industry waiting to be explored.

If you're wondering what a future in sports could actually look like, we've got something for you.

🎓 Careers in Sports Management & Sports Science Seminar 📅 Saturday ⏰ 11:00 AM 📍 IISM Campus 🎙️ Speaker: Mr. Amit Gupte, COO - IISM

Trade one Saturday for a career conversation that could change everything. 💡

Ever watched those behind-the-scenes reels about IPL, ICC, or PKL and thought, "Imagine being there"? 🤩

For Heerak Dugar, a Bachelor of Sports Management student at IISM 🎓, it wasn't imagination. It was his internship reality.

During the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, while fans were busy enjoying the action, Heerak was working behind the scenes with the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

From monitoring sponsor branding and spotting ambush marketing to assisting sponsor activations inside the stadium, he got a firsthand look at what makes a global sporting event tick.

The best part? This isn't a one-off story.

At IISM, students don't just learn sports management. They experience it.

Ever seen someone announce: 📢

"Excited to join a Premier League club as a Performance Analyst."

And thought...

Wait, that's a career in sports?

You're not alone.

Most sports enthusiasts know they want a career in sports.

What they don't know is:

What roles actually exist?

Which path fits their interests?

How to get started?

That's exactly why we, at IISM are hosting an exclusive seminar on Careers in Sports Management & Sports Science.

Discover the industries, roles, opportunities, and pathways that power the business and science behind sports.

And we'll answer the question everyone asks:

"Where do I start?"

Seminar Details:

📍 IISM Campus, Mumbai

📅 4th July 2026

⏰ 11 AM

🗣️ Mr. Amit Gupte, COO - IISM

Trade one Saturday morning for clarity on your future.

Register before the best seats on the podium are taken.

You learn theory in an institute.

But experience? You're usually expected to figure that out yourself. Not at IISM.

Take Aryaveer Katyal, a second-year Bachelor of Sports Management student at IISM. 🎓

While learning sports management in the classroom, Aryaveer was applying it on the ground during his internship with BookMyShow for the TATA WPL 2026. 🏏

Data collection. Vendor coordination. Operational execution. Budget tracking. Timeline management.

All in a day's work. 💼 Sounds stressful? Maybe.

But Aryaveer was busy having fun while doing it! 🤩 That's exactly what IISM prepares you for. 💯

At IISM, we train students to handle real-world pressure with confidence and precision, long before they step into the industry. 💪

So when opportunities like the TATA WPL come along, they're ready to deliver.