Maharashtra International Sports University Act, 2020 | Mah. Act XXXV of 2020
Read the Maharashtra International Sports University Act, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020) that established ISUM as a specialised State University for sports education at Pune.
Short title: The Maharashtra International Sports University Act, 2020.
Act number: 35 of 2020 | Assent: 28 December 2020
Department: School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra.
The long title describes ISUM as a specialised university to create competent personnel in sports, promote physical education and sports education, and function as the State training centre for select sports disciplines by adopting best international practices.
What the Act covers
The Act provides for the University as a body corporate, headquarters at Pune, authorities and officers, Schools of Studies, campuses and regional centres (subject to approvals), academic programmes, and collaboration in physical education, sports sciences, sports medicine, sports technology, sports management, sports media, coaching and high-performance training.
Section 27 of the Act provides for six Schools of Studies, including Physical Education & Sport Education, Sports Management, Sports Journalism & Technology, Sports Medicine, Sports Science and Interdisciplinary Studies.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ISUM a government university?
Yes. International Sports University, Maharashtra is a State University of the Government of Maharashtra, established under the Maharashtra International Sports University Act, 2020.
Where is the ISUM campus?
Headquarters are at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge–Balewadi, Pune, Maharashtra – 411045.
Which undergraduate programmes are offered?
First-phase programmes include the Bachelor of Sports Science and the Bachelor of Sports Management. Other programmes are notified by the Academic Council.