National Sports University

National Sports University
TypeCentral University
Established2018 (2018)
AffiliationsUGC
Budget₹63.72 crore (US$6.6 million) (2025–26)[1]
Vice-ChancellorDaljit Singh Chaudhary, IPS (Retd.)
VisitorPresident of India
Location, ,
India
Websitewww.nsu.ac.in

National Sports University is a central university, located in Manipur, India with specialization in sports.[2][3][4] The designated location is near the village of Koutruk in the Imphal West district. It is currently opertaing from a temporary campus in Imphal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid foundation stone for National Sports University on 16 March 2018.[5][6][7] Courses offered are Bachelor of Physical Education & Sports, B.Sc., M.Sc. and M.A.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "DEMAND NO. 102, Demands for Grants, 2025-2026, MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS" (PDF). IndiaBudget.gov.in. New Delhi. 1 February 2025. p. 5. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  2. ↑ "Draft Bill on setting up of National Sports University at Manipur | Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports". Archived from the original on 25 July 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Manipur government starts process of land acquisition for national sports varsity". Daily News and Analysis. 25 November 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "BJP Conducts Second Consultative Meeting On Sports University Issue". Kangla Online. 6 July 2015. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
  5. ↑ "PM lays foundation stone of National Sports University & various development projects at Imphal | DD News". ddinews.gov.in. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  6. ↑ Karmakar, Rahul (16 March 2018). "Manipur inspires India: Narendra Modi". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  7. ↑ "List of Central Universities included in the UGC list as on 01.11.2019" (PDF). UGC. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  8. ↑ "Bachelor of Physical Education & Sports | National Sports University, Government of India".