Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science (IGIPESS) is known as one of the leading institutions of excellence in the Department of Physical Education & Sports Science under the faculty of Interdisciplinary and Applied Science. The University of Delhi offers all the categories of teaching training courses in Physical Education.
The Institute was established on 3rd August 1987 by the Delhi Administration under the auspices of the University of Delhi. The name of the institution comes after the late Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the first lady Prime Minister of India.
This institute provides a three-year degree course viz. B.Sc (Physical Education, Health Education, and Sports), B.P.Ed ( Bachelor of Physical Education, one year), and M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education, Two Years). These courses are recognized by the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE).
Highlights
- This institute is known for providing one of the leading institutions of excellence in the Department of Physical Education & Sports Science
- This institute was established on 3rd August 1987 by the Delhi Administration.
- This institute provides courses including, B.Sc (Physical Education, Health Education, and Sports), B.P.Ed (Bachelor of Physical Education), and M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education).
- Fostering Holistic Development through Pedagogy, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to shaping a future that encourages Physical Activity and well-being in students.
- Provide opportunities for students to take on leadership roles in Sports and Physical Education.
- Help to develop effective communication skills, team goals, and problem-solving ability through collaboration experience.
- Facilitate opportunities for students with internship, practical experience, and networking in the sports and fitness industry.
Courses & fees
This institute provides courses including, B.Sc (Physical Education, Health Education, and sports), B.P.Ed (Bachelor of Physical Education) and M.P.Ed (Master of Physical Education).
| courses |
duration |
fees |
| Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health Education & Sports (B.Sc) |
3 years (6 semesters) |
13365/- |
| Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) |
2 years (4 semesters) |
16081/- |
| Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) |
2 years (4 semesters) |
16081/- |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Physical Education |
2 to 5 years |
- |
Admission
Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science admission for UG courses will be based on the merit of Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) exams conducted by NTA and for PG courses will be based on the merit of Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG). This institute is providing full-time courses.
Admission will be based on the combined weighted average of percentage scored in the entrance test and sports proficiency where the weights are:
Entrance test 50%
Sports proficiency Award 50%
Admission procedure for UG
- Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test.
- Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations:
- Any one language from List A+ Physical Education from List B2+ any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1
- Any one language from List A+ An two subjects from List B1+ Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2
- Candidates also appear in performance-based test
- Merit will be calculated by considering the “Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% Weightage)”
| S.No |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
| 1. |
54 |
20 |
10 |
36 |
15 |
Admission procedure for PG
- As per eligibility criteria for admission to M.P.Ed 50% weightage will be given to CUET (PG) score and 50% weightage is for the sports proficiency test.
- The Department of Physical Education will initially call 5 times the number of sanctioned seats in each category based on the CUET (PG)-score for the offline sports proficiency test.
- The sports proficiency test marks of 50% will be as per the following criteria:
- Sports certificate: 30% weightage
- Physical fitness test: 20% weightage.
- There can be a maximum of three highest sports certificates to be submitted in the CSAS (PG)- application form.
- One medical fitness certificate of the candidates should be submitted along with the application form.
Proposed Intake
| S.No |
Course |
seat |
| 1 |
B.Sc |
135 |
| 2 |
B.P.Ed |
63 |
| 3 |
M.P.Ed |
49 |
Specifications for the Physical Fitness Test
| Long jump |
Vaulting Horse |
River Crossing |
Hurdles |
Forward Roll |
Sprint |
| MEN |
8’6” |
5 |
4’9” |
91.4cms |
One (on mat) |
Sprint to the finish line |
| WOMEN |
5’6” |
4’ |
3’9” |
76.2 cms |
One (on mat) |
Scholarship
The students of B.Sc (PE, HE & S), B.P.Ed, and M.P.Ed can apply for the sports scholarship.
Scholarship schemes for SC/ST/OBC students of Delhi
- Merit scholarship for students belonging to SC/ST/OBC category studying in professional/ technical colleges institutions/ Universities.
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Topper Award to SC/ST/OBC students.
- Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC students.
- Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for SC students.
Scholarship for Undergraduate
| S.No |
Scholarship Name |
Course |
| 1 |
Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao Endowment Book Grant |
1st year of 3-year degree courses |
| 2 |
Sh. Prem Prakash Award |
-do- |
| 3 |
The Delhi University and College Karamchari Union Book-Grant |
3-year degree course |
| 4 |
Pt. Man Mohan Nath Dhar Book- Grant |
1sy year UG |
| 5 |
Puran Chand Khatri Book-Grant |
1st year of 3rd year degree course |
| 6 |
Delhi University Women's Association Book Grant |
-do- |
| 7 |
Shri Moti Lal Kaul Aima Memorial Book Grant (Blind Students) |
1st year of 3 years degree course |
| 89 |
Shri Ram Lubhaya Book Grant (Blind Students) |
1st year of 3-year degree course |
| 10 |
Vijender Sharmila Chopta Book-Grant (Blind Students) |
1st year of 3 years degree course |
Scholarship for PG
| S.No |
Scholarship Name |
Course |
| 1 |
Delhi University & All India Postgraduate Scholarship |
PG 1st year |
| 2 |
His Holiness the Pope Scholarship |
PG 1st year |
Conclusion
Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences institute was established in 1987. This institute is located in Delhi and offers Undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses. They provide students with highly educated faculty members. This institute also got a certificate in providing the “National Education and Training Excellence Award” and the “Academic Ascendancy Prize for Exemplary College Excellence”.
IGIPESS strives to provide appropriate values and qualities required to develop sports persons and physical education professionals at various levels. The institute plans to develop student-hostels, staff quarters, gymnasium, swimming pool, auditorium, synthetic 400 M track, and Synthetic hockey field.
