M.P.Ed

MPEd (Master of Physical Education) is a two-year duration postgraduate course in physical education. Physical education is a domain concerned with sports-related activities and deals with subjects such as sports science, sports psychology, sports research methodology, sports medicine, exercise physiology, etc.

The postgraduate programme in physical education acquaints students with the dynamics of sports activities and offers them professional training as well as knowledge about fitness in sports. The course also enables students enhance their skills in the respective field.

Admission to MPEd course is provided on the basis of candidates’ performance in the written entrance exam followed by a practical/ physical fitness test conducted by different universities and colleges. It may be noted that some institutions also provide direct admission to candidates on the basis of merit determined through their score in the qualifying exam.   

All candidates who possess a graduation degree in BPEd (Bachelor of Physical Education) with at least 50% - 60% aggregate marks from a recognised university/ college fulfill eligibility criteria for MPEd course.

Note: The eligibility criteria mentioned above might vary depending on the policies of the university in which a candidate is applying. 

MPEd is most suited for candidates who excel in sports-related activities and are looking for a career in the field of physical education. Some of the skills and traits that candidates looking to pursue MPEd course should possess are mentioned below: