MBSPSU Patiala Admission 2026

The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University

Patiala, Punjab · MBSPSU Patiala · Estd. 2019

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

MBSPSU 2026-27 admissions application window expected March-May 2026 at mbspu.org. Entrance + Physical Fitness Test typically June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University (MBSPSU), established in 2019 by an Act of the Punjab state legislature, is a state sports university dedicated to sports education, science, technology and management. Located in Patiala — the historic sporting capital of Punjab (home to the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports NSNIS), MBSPSU is named in honour of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala — the early 20th-century ruler who was a great patron of sports including cricket (he led Indian cricket teams to England in 1911) and is credited with promoting modern sports in Punjab.

MBSPSU offers programmes in Sports Sciences, Sports Coaching, Sports Management, Sports Psychology, Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy, Sports Journalism and Adventure Sports. The university focuses on Olympic-track training for athletes alongside academic degrees. Includes BPE, MPE, MSc Sports Sciences, MBA Sports Management and PhD.

Admissions through MBSPSU Common Entrance Test + Physical Fitness Test (mandatory for sports-track programmes). Academic programmes accept Plus Two merit + MBSPSU CET. Sports merit quota for state/national/international medalists.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

MBSPSU CET + Physical Fitness Test

Conducted by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University

BPE and MPE admissions through MBSPSU CET + Physical Fitness Test (mandatory for sports-track programmes). Academic programmes (MSc/MA/MBA) admit through Plus Two merit + MBSPSU CET. PhD through MBSPSU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

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

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
MBSPSU Application 2026	15 Mar 2026	—	mbspu.org	Upcoming
MBSPSU CET + Physical Test	15 Jun 2026	—	mbspu.org	Upcoming
MBSPSU Counselling 2026	25 Jul 2026	—	mbspu.org	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.

MBSPSU merit scholarships, Sports Authority of India (SAI) scholarships for elite athletes, Khelo India scholarships, Punjab state Mai Bhago Scholarship, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad National Scholarship for sports persons.

Reservations

Punjab state policy: SC 25% (Mazhabi-Balmiki 12.5% + Other SC 12.5%), BC 5%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; Sports merit quota (Olympic/Asian Games/Commonwealth/National medalists supernumerary).

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University?

The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University admits students primarily through MBSPSU CET + 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 The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab 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 The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University accept MBSPSU CET + Physical Fitness Test scores?

MBSPSU CET + Physical Fitness Test is the primary basis for admission at The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.