Postgraduate UGC Approved by NCTE MPED

M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education) Master of Physical Education · 2 years

Last updated · Confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website before you apply.

The postgraduate physical education degree, required for college-level teaching and useful for senior school and sports administration posts.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
Overview

About this course

An advanced physical-education route. Verify professional recognition, practical work and research requirements.

Indicative eligibility: A recognised B.P.Ed or accepted physical-education qualification; fitness conditions may apply.

Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.

01 · Overview

Course overview

Sports science, coaching pedagogy and physical education administration. Required alongside UGC NET for college physical education faculty posts and for senior school sports officer roles.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. B.P.Ed or equivalent with sports proficiency.

How you get in. University entrance, Physical fitness tests, LNIPE entrance.

How it is studied. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Schools and colleges
  • Universities
  • Sports Authority of India
  • State sports departments
  • Professional sports teams
  • Fitness chains
  • Sports academies

What you can study next.

  • Ph.D Physical Education
  • UGC NET
  • NIS coaching diploma
  • Sports science certifications
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 28,000 - 55,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Graduation Any — sports proficiency

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

7 routes mapped from this qualification.

Physical education teacher
school posts via TET
Alternative route
Athlete → coach
sports quota govt jobs
Alternative route
Sports coach
Training athletes and teams in a specific sport - technique, conditioning, tactics and competition planning. Built on playing background plus formal coaching qualification.
Alternative route
Athletic Director
Heads sport across a school, college or academy - coaches, facilities, teams, budgets and the calendar. A physical education degree and coaching experience are the usual background.
Alternative route
Sports Officer
Organises physical education and competitive sport for an institution - training, teams, fixtures and facilities. A common post in colleges, PSUs and government departments.
Alternative route
Sports Administrator
Looks after the organisational side of sport - fixtures, facilities, budgets, teams and compliance - for a school, academy, federation or club. The route in is usually through coaching or physical education rather than management.
Alternative route
Strength & conditioning coach
certifications matter most
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

B.P.Ed (Bachelor of Physical Education)
Direct · Alternative route
Certificate / Diploma in Sports Coaching (NIS)
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education)?

B.P.Ed or equivalent with sports proficiency. Admission is through University entrance, Physical fitness tests, LNIPE entrance.

How long does M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education) take?

2 years. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

What does M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education) cost?

Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education)?

Ph.D Physical Education, UGC NET, NIS coaching diploma, Sports science certifications.