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LAKSHMIBAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, GWALIOR (Deemed to be University) The Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education was established initially as a College on 17th August in 1957 i.e.

the centenary year of the war of India’s Independence.

The Institute is located at Gwalior, where Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi had laid down her life for the country’s freedom struggle.
In recognition of the services rendered by the Institute in the field of physical education and sports, Deemed University status has been conferred upon it by the Government of India on recommendations of University Grants Commission under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 in the year 1995.
The Institute is an autonomous organization under administrative control of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India and it is run through the Society registered under the Madhya Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 1973.

The Institute is fully funded by the Grants-in-Aids from the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

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Objectives: The objectives of the Institute are as under:-         To prepare highly qualified teachers and leaders in the field of Physical Education and Sports.

To serve as a Centre of Excellence and Innovation in Physical Education and to undertake, promote and disseminate research in this field.

To provide professional and academic leadership to other institutes in the field of Physical Education, To provide vocational guidance and placement services to the professionals in this field.
To promote mass-participation in Physical Education and Sports.

To develop and promote programmes of Physical Education and Sports in the country.

To encourage and produce scientific contemporary literature in the field of Physical Education and Sports.

To provide community services in the field of Physical Education and Sports.

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Department: The Institute has the following eight functional Departments:        Department of Sports Biomechanics Department of Exercise Physiology Department of Health Education Department of Sports Psychology Department of Physical Education Pedagogy Department of Sports Management & Coaching Department of Yogic Sciences 4.

Courses offered: The Institute presently offers the following Courses:- Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)

Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.)


Master of Arts in Yoga Doctorate in Physical Education (Ph.

D.-Full Time) PG Diploma in Fitness Management (PGDFM) PG Diploma in Sports Management (PGDSM) P.G.

Diploma in Sports Journalism (PGDSJ) P.G.

Diploma in Sports Coaching (PGDSC) (Athletics, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Cricket, Badminton, Lawn Tennis, Swimming and Hockey) Diploma in Sports Coaching (DSC) (For in-service Defence Personnel only) (Athletics, Basketball, Football, and Volleyball) P.G.
Diploma in Yoga Education (PGDYED) Degree 8-Semester Course 4 Semester Degree Course 4 Semester Degree Course - 1 Year (2 Semesters) 1 Year(2 Semesters) 1 Year(2 Semesters) 1 Year(2 Semesters) 1 Year(2 Semesters) 1 Year (2 Semesters) In addition to the above courses, a large number of short duration Certificate Courses in different subjects are being run from time to time.

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North East Regional Centre: The establishment of North East Regional Centre at Guwahati was approved by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in the year 2009 and the first batch during academic session 2009-10 functioned from Gwalior as off-campus.
Thereafter, upon taking over Tepasia Sports Complex from Government of Assam in May, 2010, the NERC commenced physical functioning from the academic session 2011-12, where many facilities like Indoor Multi-purpose Hall, Football ground, Hockey ground, Velodrom and Volleyball Courts are in place.

The Institute is now running BPEd there in a full-fledged and regular manner.
Recognizing the need of regular man-power for the NERC, Guwahati, the Government of India, Ministry of Finance has sanctioned a total of 11 posts during the year 2011-12 and most of the appointments against these posts have since been made.