NSU Imphal Admission 2026

National Sports University

Imphal, Manipur · NSU Imphal · Estd. 2018

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

NSU 2026-27 admissions application window expected March-May 2026 at nsu.ac.in. Entrance + Physical Fitness Test typically June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About National Sports University

National Sports University (NSU), established in 2018 by the National Sports University Act 2018, is a Central University dedicated to sports education, research, training and the academic study of sports. Located at Khuman Lampak, Imphal, Manipur, NSU is the first national-level sports university in India and is wholly funded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The Government chose Manipur for the sports university given the state's remarkable record in producing Olympic medalists (Mary Kom, Mirabai Chanu, Sushila Likmabam, etc.).

NSU offers BPEd (Bachelor of Physical Education), MPEd (Master of PE), MSc Sports Sciences, MA Sports Psychology, MA Sports Coaching, MBA Sports Management and PhD programmes. The university also has affiliated outreach centres at Patiala (Punjab — alongside the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports), Pune (alongside Sports Authority of India) and Sonepat. Strong focus on developing Olympic-track athletes alongside academic education.

Admissions to BPEd, MPEd through NSU Entrance + Physical Fitness Test (mandatory). Academic programmes (MSc/MA/MBA) accept Plus Two merit + NSU CET. PhD through NSU PhD entrance. 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

NSU Entrance + Physical Fitness Test

Conducted by National Sports University Imphal

BPEd and MPEd admissions through NSU Entrance + Physical Fitness Test (mandatory for all sports-track programmes). Academic programmes (MSc/MA/MBA) admit through Plus Two merit + NSU CET. PhD through NSU PhD entrance. Sports merit quota for state/national/international medalists.

Eligibility

BPEd: Plus Two pass + sports proficiency. MPEd: BPEd + sports proficiency. MSc Sports Sciences: BSc + relevant background. PhD: MPEd/MSc 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
NSU Application 2026	15 Mar 2026	—	nsu.ac.in	Closed
NSU Entrance + Physical Test	15 Jun 2026	—	nsu.ac.in	Upcoming
NSU Counselling 2026	25 Jul 2026	—	nsu.ac.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.

NSU merit scholarships (MoYAS-funded), Sports Authority of India (SAI) scholarships for elite athletes, Khelo India scholarships for national-level athletes, Mary Kom Sports Scholarship for Manipur athletes, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

Central reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; Sports merit quota (Olympic/Asian Games/Commonwealth/National medalists supernumerary); NE-domicile preference 30%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at National Sports University?

National Sports University admits students primarily through NSU Entrance + 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 National Sports University?

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

When does National Sports University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at National Sports University 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 National Sports University accept NSU Entrance + Physical Fitness Test scores?

NSU Entrance + Physical Fitness Test is the primary basis for admission at National Sports University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.