SHORT-FORMAT COACHING QUALIFICATION
Diploma & Certificate
A one-year professional Diploma in Sports Coaching, developing skilled, competent coaches from grassroots to elite level.
DURATION
1 Year
FEE
₹45,100/yr
+ ₹14,000/yr hostel
SEATS
20 per discipline
DISCIPLINES OFFERED — 2026-27
BadmintonHockeyTaekwondoKarateBasketballSwimmingIce SportsBoxingFootball
Subject to availability of 20 applicants in each discipline. Additional disciplines will be introduced based on infrastructure, faculty, and demand.
Eligibility
- Graduation (any discipline) + sports participation.
- Age 21–45 years, with upper-age relaxation of up to 5 years for eligible categories.
- Category A(I) — Direct Admission: eminent sportspersons who represented India in the Olympics, participated in the Senior World Championship, or won a medal in the Asian / Commonwealth Games.
- Category B: participation in major internationally recognised competitions, recognised Senior National Championships, Khelo India University Games, All-India/Zonal Inter-University Games, or two-time participation in recognised Junior/Youth National events.
Assessment Breakdown (100 Marks)
Written Test25
Physical Fitness (PET)15
Sports Skill Test30
Interview / Viva10
Sports Achievement Weightage20
Physical Fitness (Motor Ability) Qualifying Tests
| Test | Component Assessed |
|---|---|
| 30 m Flying Start | Speed |
| Standing Broad Jump | Explosive Strength |
| Shuttle Run 6 × 10 | Agility |
| Bend & Reach | Flexibility |
| 1600 m Run | Endurance |
