The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University

The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University, established in 2019, is India's first state sports university located in Patiala, Punjab. This Public institution was created under the Punjab Sports University Act 2018 with the primary objective of promoting excellence in sports education and training. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and affiliated with various national and international sports bodies, the university represents a landmark initiative in integrating academic education with professional sports training. The university is spread across a sprawling campus and offers comprehensive programmes across multiple levels including Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes. The institution focuses on sports sciences, physical education, sports management, sports technology, and allied health sciences. The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University accepts admissions through various modes including entrance examinations, merit-based selection, and sports quota based on the programme applied for. The university has quickly established itself as a premier institution for sports education in India, offering state-of-the-art training facilities, world-class coaching staff, and a curriculum designed to produce not only successful athletes but also sports administrators, coaches, physiotherapists, and sports scientists.