The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University (MBSPSU) Patiala PhD Admission 2026 notification has been officially released for the May 2026 session. The university invites applications for Ph.D. programmes in sports sciences, physical education, and allied disciplines.
The university focuses on promoting high-quality research, innovation, and excellence in sports education and performance-based sciences. Eligible candidates can apply through the prescribed process before the deadline.
See Ongoing PhD Admission PDF- Department of Physical Education
- Department of Sports Sciences
- Department of Sports Psychology
- Department of Sports Nutrition
- Department of Sports Management
- Department of Sports Biomechanics
- Department of Sports Technology
- Department of Yogic Sciences
- Allied disciplines related to sports and physical education
- Languages (English/Punjabi)
- Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks
- 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwD candidates
- Written Entrance Test – 70% weightage
- Interview / Research Proposal – 30% weightage
Entrance Test Exemption:
- UGC-NET / JRF / CSIR / SLET / GATE / GPAT / ICAR / INSPIRE
- Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship / Teacher Fellowship
- M.Phil Degree holders
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Application | 12 April 2026 |
| Entrance Test | 19 April 2026 |
| Commencement of Coursework | 01 May 2026 |
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / BC / OBC | 1500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | 1200 |
| Component | Amount (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Admission & Registration | ₹31,000 |
| Coursework | ₹43,000 |
| Research Phase (2 Years) | ₹40,000 |
| Thesis Evaluation | ₹30,000 |
Total Estimated Cost: ₹1.1 – 1.2 Lakh
| Category | Concession |
|---|---|
| UGC-JRF / National Fellowship | 100% Tuition Fee Waiver |
| University Faculty | 50% Concession |
| SC/ST/PwD | 25% Concession |
| Elite Sportspersons | As per VC Approval |
- Download and fill the application form in capital letters
- Attach required documents and fee receipt
- Prepare a single PDF of application form, fee slip and documents
📧 Soft Copy Submission (Email):
Send PDF to: registrar@mbspsu.ac.in
📮 Hard Copy Submission (Postal Address):
The Registrar
The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University
Mohindra Kothi, Near Fountain Chowk
Patiala, Punjab – 147001
Last Date (Email): 12 April 2026
Last Date (Post): 15 April 2026
- 10th, 12th, Graduation & Masters Marksheet
- NET/JRF/GATE certificates (if applicable)
- M.Phil Degree
- Category Certificate
- Aadhar Card
- Passport Size Photos
University: The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University, Patiala
Phone: 86999-95317
Email: registrar@mbspsu.ac.in
Website: https://mbspsu.ac.in