The students should fill the pre-admission form which is available on the college admissions portal
Diploma
Admissions for the academic year 2025-26
How to become a Somaiya student
We are delighted that you are considering a Diploma in Strength and Conditioning Sports programme at Somaiya Sports Academy. Please read all instructions and requirements carefully to ensure a complete and correct application.
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Overview
Important Dates
| Round | Form Acceptance | Physical fitness test date | Result | Fee Payment Deadline | Allotment of provisional/Final Seats (ColumnsInterchanged) |
| 1 | 21stApril to 20thMay 2025 | 22nd May 2025 | 26th May 2025 | 1st june 2025 | 27th May 2025 |
| 2 | 21thMay to 12thJune 2025 | 16th June 2025 | 18th June 2025 | 25th June 025 | 19th June 2025 |
| 3 | 13thJune to 1stJuly2025 | 3rd July 2025 | 7th July 2025 | 15th July 2025 | 8th July 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
Indian Citizen
Who
- Residents of Maharashtra (domicile)
- Gujarati Linguistic Minority (Refer GR on Minority)
- All other residents of Maharashtra
- All citizens of India
Eligibility for application
Diploma in Strength and Conditioning
- Any Graduate with prerequisite in strength and Conditioning from a reputed Institution (NSCA, ACSM, INSCA, ISSA or IUSCA )
- OR
- Any Graduate with prerequisite in sports (State, National or AIU participation)
Diploma in Sports Coaching & training
- B.ped, B.Sc Sports and Exercise Science, B.Sc Nutrition, B.Sc Psychology with prerequisite in sports(National or AIU participation)
- OR
- Any Graduate with a prerequisite in sports(National or AIU participation)
Somaiya Vidyavihar University Entrance Test
About Somaiya Vidyavihar University Entrance Test (SVUET)
Somaiya Vidyavihar University Entrance Test (SVUET) is the entrance test for admission to First Year BSc Sports and Exercise Science program for the year 2025-26.
This entrance test will not have any negative marking
Mode of Examination
SVUET 2025 will be conducted as an online exam and will have objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Choice of Medium of Question Papers
The medium of Question paper will be English
Eligibility
The candidates who have passed class 12th / equivalent qualifying examination and have filled in the application form can appear in SVUET 2025 examination.
List of Qualifying Examinations (QE) for SVUET
- The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized central/ State Board, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi; etc.
- Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.
- Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy
- Any Public School/ Board/ University examination in India or in any foreign country is recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
- Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.
Examination Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Sports Science and Technology | 10 | 10 |
| Specialized Sports Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
Admission Process
Step
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Step
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Submission of rupees 500/- towards registration of Diploma programme pre-admission form through the online payment gateway.
Step
3
A student should apply separately for each programme if desiring to fill the form for multiple programmes.
Step
4
An interim admission will be offered based on the merit and availability of seats taken together. The candidate will be communicated via email about his/her admission status.
Step
5
A candidate who is offered an interim admission needs to pay rupees 40000/- as per stipulated admission schedule to secure the same.
Step
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Payment of the balance fees to confirm the Interim admission if the candidate qualifies for the Semester VI or equivalent examination of bachelor’s degree as per rules and regulations. The payment of next instalment of balance fees will be within seven days from the date of Semester VI or equivalent examination of bachelor’s degree result declaration.
Admission Guidelines
- The College or the Management does not accept any donation or capitation fees for any admission. Admission to students is given as per the standard and transparent procedures. Any person approaching the students or parents for donation/capitation fees should be reported to the Head of Institution immediately.
- The Head of Institution reserves the right to amend or modify the rules regarding admission, as and when such amendments and guidelines are received from the UGC, the Government or the Management. The Head of Institution also reserves the right to refuse admission, if in his/her opinion; such an admission is likely to adversely affect the overall discipline of the college.
- Admission preference will be given to students who have passed the eligibility qualification in the preceding academic year.
- The final admissions will be based on the fulfilment of eligibility criteria and the merit in the qualifying examination as per the eligibility criteria.
- All admissions are on first come first serve basis. All the admissions are online.
- Candidate who does not pay the requisite amount as per the deadline will lose his/her claim on the offered seat during that phase.
- A candidate who has been allotted a provisional/ confirmed seat and fails to secure the same within the deadline, his/her candidature will not be considered in further rounds of that phase.
- At any point of time, candidates will not be permitted to hold two seats in college.
- A student has to submit all the relevant documents / certificates / marksheets as per the list displayed on web site.
- Non-submission of such mandatory documents after the stipulated time declared by admission department will lead to cancellation of admission of concerned student and the admission fees will NOT be refunded. If the student has submitted documents and found discrepancy during verification, the admission would be cancelled and fees will be forfeited.
- Cancellation rules are available on the website for reference.
- The admission schedule may change under unavoidable circumstances or as per directive /instructions from admitting authorities of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The revised schedule, if any, will be notified on the website.
- Accommodation is available and will be charged separately as per the Somaiya Vidyavihar University norms.
Documents Required
- Provisional admission acknowledgement
- S.S.C. or Equivalent Mark-sheet
- Maharashtra State Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhar Card, Two passport size Photographs of the candidate
- Bachelor’s degree final semester Marksheet
- H.S.C / Final year diploma / Equivalent Marksheet
- Gap Certificate/ Affidavit (if bachelor’s degree passed before 2022)
- Indian Nationality Certificate (If not mentioned of LC) Transfer Certificate
Fees Structure
| Programme Name | Total Fees | Installment I | Installment II | Installment III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Strength and Conditioning | 132400/- | 40000/- | 46200/- | 46200/- |
| Diploma in Sports Coaching & Training | 85000/- | 40000/- | 45000/- | NA |
Cancellation Policy
As per the UGC norms