LNIPE Gwalior Admission 2026

Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh · LNIPE Gwalior · Estd. 1995

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

LNIPE 2026-27 admissions application window expected March-May 2026 at lnipe.edu.in. Entrance Test + Physical Fitness Test typically June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education

Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), established in 1957 as the Lakshmibai College of Physical Education and renamed in 1973 after Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi (the legendary 19th-century queen and freedom fighter), is the apex institute for physical education in India. Located at Shaktinagar, Gwalior, LNIPE was declared a deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act in 1995. It is fully funded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.

LNIPE has six departments — Sports Biomechanics & Kinesiology; Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition & Health Sciences; Sports Psychology, Sociology & Health Education; Physical Education Pedagogy; Sports Management & Coaching; and Sports Technology. Offers BPEd (Bachelor of Physical Education), MPEd (Master of PE), PG Diploma in Sports Coaching, PG Diploma in Yoga, MPhil, PhD and various certificate programmes. Recognised by NCTE.

Admissions to BPEd, MPEd through LNIPE National Entrance Test + Physical Fitness Test. PG Diploma admissions through LNIPE-conducted entrance. PhD through LNIPE PhD entrance + interview. Sports merit quota for state/national/international medalists.

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Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹750 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

LNIPE National Entrance Test + Physical Fitness Test

Conducted by Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education

BPEd and MPEd admissions through LNIPE-conducted National Entrance Test (written) + Physical Fitness Test (practical). PG Diploma admissions through LNIPE entrance. PhD through LNIPE PhD entrance + interview. Sports merit quota for state/national medalists with priority counselling.

Eligibility

BPEd: Plus Two pass + sports proficiency. MPEd: BPEd + sports proficiency. PG Diploma: bachelor + sports relevance. PhD: MPEd 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
LNIPE Application 2026	15 Mar 2026	—	lnipe.edu.in	Upcoming
LNIPE Written Test 2026	15 Jun 2026	—	lnipe.edu.in	Upcoming
LNIPE Physical Fitness Test 2026	22 Jun 2026	—	lnipe.edu.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

LNIPE merit scholarships, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports fellowships, Sports Authority of India (SAI) scholarships for elite athletes, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

Central reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; Sports merit quota (national/state medalists supernumerary).

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education?

Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education admits students primarily through LNIPE National Entrance Test + Physical Fitness Test. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education accept LNIPE National Entrance Test + Physical Fitness Test scores?

LNIPE National Entrance Test + Physical Fitness Test is the primary basis for admission at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.