LNIPE Admission 2026: CUET, Physical Fitness Test & Application Guide
Complete Admission Roadmap for B.P.Ed, M.P.Ed, and Sports Science at LNIPE
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LNIPE Gwalior & Guwahati Admission 2026
Excellence in Physical Education, Coaching, and Sports Science
1. Important Dates & Admission Fees
Admission to LNIPE’s flagship B.P.Ed program is primarily through CUET (UG), followed by institute-level tests.
| Event Milestone | Timeline (Session 2026-27) |
| CUET-UG Registration (B.P.Ed) | March – April 2026 |
| CUET-PG Registration (M.P.Ed) | February – March 2026 |
| Written Exam (CUET) | May 2026 |
| Physical Fitness Test (at LNIPE) | June – July 2026 |
Application Fees: Paid via the CUET portal (approx. ₹750 - ₹1500 depending on category) plus a secondary registration fee for the Physical Fitness Test at the LNIPE portal (approx. ₹600 - ₹900).
2. Eligibility Requirements
UG Program (B.P.Ed)
Passed 10+2 with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Candidates must be under 21 years of age (23 for SC/ST).
PG Program (M.P.Ed)
B.P.Ed. or B.Sc. in Health & Physical Education with at least 50% aggregate. Qualifying CUET-PG is mandatory.
3. Step-by-Step Admission Journey
STEP 01: CUET Application Apply on the NTA CUET portal. Select LNIPE as your preference and choose "Physical Education/National Cadet Corps (NCC)/Yoga" as your domain subject.
STEP 02: Written Examination Appear for the Computer-Based Test (CBT). For B.P.Ed, focus on General Test and Physical Education domain topics.
STEP 03: Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Qualifying candidates must report to Gwalior or Guwahati for the AAPHER Youth Fitness Test. This is mandatory for merit listing.
STEP 04: Medical & Skill Test Undergo a medical examination and demonstrate proficiency in one chosen sport/game as per AIU standards.
4. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Marks
The merit list is weighted significantly by your physical performance. The AAPHER test includes:
- 50 Meters Sprint: Assessing speed and acceleration.
- Standing Broad Jump: Assessing explosive leg power.
- Over Head Back Throw: Assessing upper body strength.
- 1000 Meters Run/Walk: Assessing cardiovascular endurance.
5. Preparation Strategy
Academic: Solve previous CUET Physical Education papers. Focus on Anatomy, Physiology, and Sports Training concepts.
Physical: Start conditioning 3 months early. Focus on sprint drills and stamina. Record your timings weekly to track progress against LNIPE conversion tables.