LAKSHMIBAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

(By the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India)

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

This page provides information to the prospective students about admission requirements, programme features, and the process of undergoing the Ph.D. programme. The Ph.D. programme of the Institute is offered in regular mode (full-time and part-time) and is governed by the Institute’s Ph.D. Ordinance as per UGC Regulations.

Ph.D. Programmes

  • Physical Education
  • Yoga
  • Inter-Disciplinary

Study Centers

Course Study Center
Physical Education LNIPE, Gwalior
LNIPE-NERC, Guwahati
Yoga LNIPE, Gwalior
Inter-Disciplinary LNIPE, Gwalior
LNIPE-NERC, Guwahati

Duration

The Ph.D. Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years including course work and a maximum of six years as per the Institute Ph.D. Ordinance.

Allocation of Seats

  1. JRF-qualified candidates (Category-1) are admitted based on interview as per UGC Regulations 2022.
  2. Candidates under Category-2 & 3 must have valid NET score (valid for one year).

Foreign / NRI Students

Applications from Foreign/NRI/PIO candidates shall be considered only through the Study in India portal: studyinindia.gov.in

Structure of the Course Work

Semester Contents
Semester – I Research Methodology
Research & Publication Ethics
Advanced Statistics & Computer Application
Teaching Pedagogy in Higher Education
Assistantship

Admission Procedure

  • Admission through JRF or NET score.
  • JRF admission based on interview/viva voce only.
  • NET score holders: 70% NET + 30% Interview weightage.

Presentation (PPT) Focus:

  • Feasibility of proposed research
  • Depth of subject knowledge
  • Contribution to society/community
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