AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

The Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) has earned numerous accolades and distinctions, reflecting its excellence in the field of physical education and sports. The Institute has been:

  • Granted the status of Deemed to be University in 2018 under Section 12B of the UGC Act, 1956.
  • Awarded "Excellent Institute of Physical Education in India" at the 11th National Education Summit & Awards 2017.
  • Recipient of the India 2 Grand Jury Award for Sports and Co-Curricular Education.
  • Granted membership in the International Association of Physical Culture and Sports Universities in 2019, Kazakhstan.
  • Honored with a "Special Cover" issued by the Chief Post Master General, Madhya Pradesh Circle, Bhopal, on the occasion of LNIPE’s Diamond Jubilee in 2017.
  • Approved by the UGC to offer courses through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode since 2019.
  • Recognized by the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), with multiple certifications for its excellence.

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT

LNIPE was established in August 1957 as Lakshmibai College of Physical Education (LCPE) by the Ministry of Education & Culture, Government of India, in the centenary year of the First War of Independence. Situated in Gwalior, where Rani Lakshmibai made her valiant stand in 1857, the Institute was founded under the visionary leadership of Padma Shri Dr. P.M. Joseph.

Initially affiliated with Vikram University, Ujjain, and later with Jiwaji University, Gwalior (1964), the Institute was designated a nationally significant institution and renamed Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) in 1973. Recognizing its unique contributions to physical education and sports, the Government of India granted it autonomous status under Jiwaji University in 1982.

In 1995, in acknowledgment of its pioneering contributions, LNCPE was conferred Deemed to be University status under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It was renamed Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) and remains the only Deemed University in India dedicated to physical education and sports, holding a distinguished position in South East Asia.

OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTE

  • Training highly qualified teachers and leaders in physical education, sports, and allied fields.
  • Serving as a center of excellence and innovation in physical education research and knowledge dissemination.
  • Providing academic leadership and fostering institutional collaborations in physical education.
  • Facilitating career guidance, counseling, and placement services.
  • Encouraging mass participation in sports and fitness initiatives.
  • Conducting extension programs and outreach activities to contribute to societal development.
  • Acting as a nodal agency to guide government and non-government institutions in physical education and sports management.
  • Offering state-of-the-art instruction and training across a wide range of disciplines.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

LNIPE has continuously evolved its curriculum to meet global and national educational standards. It was the first institution in India to introduce:

  • A three-year Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) program in 1957, later upgraded to a four-year integrated Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) to match international standards, with NCTE recognition.
  • A two-year Master of Physical Education (MPE) in 1963, now recognized by NCTE.
  • A one-year Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Physical Education in 1980, the first of its kind in India.
  • A Ph.D. program in Physical Education since 1998.
  • Various certificate, diploma, and postgraduate diploma courses in specialized fields of physical education and sports.
  • The North East Regional Center (NERC) was established in Guwahati (Assam) in 2009-10, offering B.P.Ed., M.P.Ed., and Ph.D. programs.

ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • ISO Certifications:
    • ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management System)
    • ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management System)
    • OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health & Safety)

GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

LNIPE operates as a society registered under the Madhya Pradesh Society Registration Act (1973). Key governing bodies include:

  • President: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports (ex-officio).
  • Board of Management (BOM): Principal executive body, chaired by the Secretary (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
  • Academic Council: Responsible for academic regulations, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor.
  • Finance Committee: Manages financial matters and budget allocations.
  • Planning and Monitoring Board: Oversees institutional development initiatives.
  • Board of Studies: Reviews and updates curriculum, examination standards, and academic policies.

CAMPUS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

LNIPE’s 153-acre residential campus in Gwalior is one of the most advanced sports education facilities in the country. It includes:

  • State-of-the-art academic and research facilities, including laboratories and auditoriums.
  • Dr. P.M. Joseph Central Library, a premier resource center for physical education literature.
  • Modern sports infrastructure, including Olympic-sized swimming pools, synthetic hockey fields, and athletic tracks.
  • Multipurpose sports halls for badminton, basketball, and volleyball, plus judo, boxing, and weightlifting facilities.
  • Student hostels, faculty quarters, guest houses, and health centers.
  • Bank, ATM, post office, and other essential amenities.

OFF-CAMPUS EXTENSION

The North East Off-Campus Center (NERC), Guwahati, was established with the Government of Assam in 2009. The center, located at Tepesia Sports Complex, Sonapur, offers B.P.Ed., M.P.Ed., and Ph.D. programs, further expanding LNIPE’s reach and impact.