Duration
120 mins + Physical Fitness Test
Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education (LNUPE), Gwalior is India's premier institute for physical education and sports science under Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. Offers BPEd and BA Physical Education programmes - leads to careers as sports teachers, coaches, fitness trainers, and sports management.
Mode: Written CBT + Physical Fitness Test
Duration: 120 minutes (written) + PFT (separate day)
Total Marks: 100 (written) + PFT scores
Marking Scheme: +1 correct, -0.25 wrong
Sections Physical Education Awareness
30 Questions • 30 Marks
Sports Science & GK
30 Questions • 30 Marks
English
20 Questions • 20 Marks
Reasoning & Aptitude
20 Questions • 20 Marks
Physical Education History of physical education, sports in India Anatomy & physiology basics Sports psychology, training methods Sports GK Olympic Games, Asian Games Famous Indian athletes, recent sports events PFT Running (1500m), shot put, long jump Pull-ups, sit-ups, sport-specific tests Class 12 with 50% Sports/games achievement at school/college level preferred Physical fitness standards Notification
March 2027 (tentative)
Register on lnipe.edu.in Take written CBT Attend PFT at Gwalior campus Final merit based on written + PFT 💡 Preparation Tips Maintain peak physical fitness 3-6 months before PFT Read NIS coaching materials, sports science basics Sports certificates (district/state level) carry weight Negative marking exists (-0.25) ❓ FAQs Is LNUPE for becoming a PE teacher?
Yes - BPEd graduates can teach physical education in schools (CBSE/state boards), work as coaches, or pursue MPEd for higher education roles.
Career options beyond teaching?
Sports coaching (with NIS diploma), fitness training, sports journalism, sports management at IPL teams/state sports authorities, government sports administration.