Great question! 🏅 Here's the latest on sports-based entry for undergraduate (UG) admission in IITs:
🏆 Sports Excellence Admission (SEA) – IIT Madras & IIT Indore
🔹 What is SEA?
The Sports Excellence Admission (SEA) is a new initiative introduced by IIT Madras (starting 2024–25) and IIT Indore (joining in 2025–26) to recognize and reward students who have excelled in sports.
🔹 Key Highlights:
- Supernumerary Seats:
- IIT Madras: 2 extra seats per UG program (1 gender-neutral, 1 female-only)
- IIT Indore: 1 gender-neutral seat per UG program
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an Indian national or OCI/PIO card holder (card issued before March 4, 2021)
- Must qualify JEE Advanced and appear in the Common Rank List (CRL) or category-wise rank list
- Must have won at least one medal in a national or international-level sports competition in the last 4 years
- Admission Process:
- Not through JoSAA
- Apply via a separate SEA portal maintained by IIT Madras
- A Sports Rank List (SRL) is prepared based on achievements
- Seat allotment is based on SRL
🏅 Recognized Sports Include:
Athletics, Aquatics, Chess, Cricket, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Squash, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, and more.
⚠️ Important Notes
- SEA is not a general sports quota like in some state universities.
- You still need to clear JEE Advanced, but the SEA route gives additional consideration for sports excellence.
- Only IIT Madras and IIT Indore currently offer this pathway.
📝 How to Apply for SEA at IIT Madras
🔹 Eligibility Checklist
To apply through SEA, you must:
- Be an Indian national or OCI/PIO card holder (issued before March 4, 2021)
- Qualify JEE Advanced and appear in the Common Rank List (CRL) or category-wise rank list
- Have won at least one medal in a national or international-level competition in the past 4 years
- Meet the Class 12 marks criteria for IITs
🔹 Application Process
- Do NOT apply via JoSAA for SEA seats.
- Visit the SEA portal of IIT Madras
- Fill out the SEA application form with:
- JEE Advanced details
- Sports achievements (certificates, medals, event details)
- Wait for the Sports Rank List (SRL) to be published
- Seat allotment is based on SRL rank
🏅 SEA Scoring System: How Your Sport Is Ranked
IIT Madras uses a point-based system to evaluate your sports achievements. Here's how it works:
| Level of Competition | Medal Type | Points Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| International Level | Gold | 100 |
| Silver | 90 | |
| Bronze | 80 | |
| National Level | Gold | 70 |
| Silver | 60 | |
| Bronze | 50 | |
| State Level (if accepted) | Gold | 40 |
| Silver | 30 | |
| Bronze | 20 |
Only medals from recognized federations and approved competitions are considered. You must submit valid documentation.
🎯 Sports Considered
Includes Athletics, Swimming, Badminton, Table Tennis, Squash, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Chess, Cricket, Weightlifting, and more.
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