Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education,Gwalior

The planning commission of India sanctioned the establishment of four regional centres of LNUPE Gwalior in the 11^th Five year plan in the four regions of the country. Excellent mutual liasoning between Assam govt. and Ministry of YA&S, GOI, catalysed by Maj. Gen. S.N. Mukherjee (the then V.C) led to good progress and the setting up of NERC Guwahati got included in the “Targets to be achieved within 100 days” of the formation of UPA-II central Govt. by the PMO’s Office.

Lakmibai National Institute of Physical Education, North East Regional Centre Sonapur, Guwahati get established in July 2010. This institution is North East chapter of Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education based at Gwalior, (M.P.). The LNUPE Gwalior was established in the year 1957 and presently it is governed by union Ministry of Youth affairs & Sports, Govt. of India. Its North East campus as LNIPE, NERC Guwahati was set up as a result of signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Govt. of Assam and Union Ministry of Youth affairs & Sports in April 2009.

The LNIPE, NERC Guwahati is located at Tepesia Sports Complex, Sonapur Guwahati on the outskirts of Guwahati city at half a KM distance from Guwahati-Dimapur road, NH-37. The institute’s venue/infrastructure was one of the sites of 33^rd National Games 2007 of India. The Institute is one of its only kinds in the profession of Physical Education & Sports in North East India.

The complex, built mainly for 33rd National Games, has an indoor stadium, vellodrome, kho-kho and kabaddi ground and archery centre. The complex, which is built in an area of 274 bighas of land, is situated near the 37 National Highway and located at a picturesque site. The Rs 12 crores indoor stadiums, with floor area of 2400 square meter and a sitting capacity of 1000 is yet to be named while the velodrome has been named after Rup Nath Brahma. The 356 running meter vellodrome was built with a cost of Rs 6 crore.

OFF CAMPUS

The Institute has opened its North East off-campus at Guwahati (Assam) from the academic session 2009-10 with the approval of government of India vide letter No. 2-10/2009-ID dated 20.08.2009. This University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government of Assam on 14.05.2010 for establishment of the Regional centre. The Government of Assam has provided 284679.17 Sq Mts of land and in-built infrastructure at Tepesia Sports complex, Sonapur, Guwahati to facilitate launching of academic programmes from the academic session 2008-2009.

LNUPE has already admitted 100 students from the region to the proposed campus. The government will eventually provide 300 bighas for setting up a permanent university campus.

The MoU was signed between Assam sports commissioner and secretary Ajay Tiwari and LNUPE Vice Chancellor Maj Gen (Retd) S N Mukherjee in the presence of Assam sports minister Bharat Narah and social welfare minister Akon Bora.

CAMPUS MAP OF LNIPE, GUWAHATI

The Institute is co-educational and fully residential and the students are provided with Hostel facilities having all modern and essential amenities. There are two separate residential Blocks for Boys & Girls.

The Institute is well endowed with international standard of sports facilities which include the following:

Ø A multipurpose indoor hall with provisioning for Handball Courts, Badminton Courts, Weight Lifting Hall, Gymnasium, Judo Hall, Table-Tennis, Boxing Ring and yoga hall.

Ø Other infrastructure includes;

v Cycling Vellodrome

v Archery Range

v Kayaking & Canoeing facility

v Football ground

v Cricket ground

v Volleyball Courts

v Lawn Tennis Courts

v Kabaddi ground

v Kho-Kho Ground.

As an immediate priority the following infrastructure are being planned;

a) 400 mts synthetic athletics track.

b) Girls hostels for 100 students.

c) Boys hostel for 150 students.

d) One type ‘V’ accommodation for Dean/Principal.

e) 25 mts open Swimming pool.

NEXT COMING FIVE (5) YEARS

In the next coming five years our vision for NERC Tepesia are to develop standards sports infrastructures/facilities for about 22 Olympic and indigenous sports disciplines having the capacity for training 600 students from the region at a time under various academic programs. In the immediate future PG degree, Diploma and Certificate Courses in Coaching, Sports Management, Sports Journalism, and Adventure Sports will be offered.

The institute will also cater to the regional requirements for the development of the profession of Physical Education & Sports by providing the under mentioned facilities/courses;

To provide assistance and consultancy in holding International/National/Regional level training camps, conferences/seminars/workshops for professionals.

To conduct orientation/refreshers programs for Physical Education Teachers in the region.

To train and guide interested and eligible sports persons of North East region under various Sports & Physical Education programs to make them eligible to compete for career and employment opportunities as Physical Education Teachers, Inspector of Physical Education, Lecturer in PE, members of defence/police/PMF’s, Manager/Instructor of Health Clubs & Fitness centres, Exercise therapist in Hospital/Rehabilitation Centres, Personal fitness trainers, Life Style specialist, Sports entrepreneurs, Sports Events organisers.

At present we are offering the following courses:

I. B.P.Ed (4 years integrated Course) - 50 seats.

II. 15 days Certificate Course in Yoga – 50 seats.

III. 15 days Certificate Course in Sports Management – 50 seats.

IV. 15 days Certificate Course in Adventure Sports – 50 seats.

V. 6 weeks coaching Diploma course in various Sports Disciplines – 50 seats each.

VI. P.G degree – M.P.Ed. 2 years (under consideration, likely to commence from academic session 2014-15).

Cycling in curriculum

Varsity plans course on Guwahati velodrome

The Rupnath Brahma Cycle Velodrome in the Tepesia Sports Complex is finally set to be utilised with the Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education proposing to introduce cycling as a subject in its academic curriculum.

The university’s Guwahati campus has committed the CAA to introduce the subject in the third year curriculum of the four-year course. The university’s academic curriculum includes basics in almost all the major sports disciplines like football, cricket, basketball, hockey, volleyball, badminton and table tennis. The introduction of the subject will not only ensure utilisation of the velodrome, which has been lying unused since the 33rd National Games was held here in February 2007, but the infrastructure will also thus be maintained.

Tepesia archery range

The Chatra Sing Teron archery range in the Tepesia Sports Complex on the city’s outskirts to promote the sport better. The range was developed for the 33rd National Games held in February. If the proposed academy materialises, it will be the second of its kind in eastern India after the Tata Archery Academy in Jamshedpur. Eastern India is a prime talent pocket for the sport. As archery is not on the board’s list of disciplines, introducing it in promotional activities must precede the proposed takeover.

INDOOR STADIUM

In the outskirts of Guwahati, eighth the hills of Meghalaya as a backdrop, is the Sonapur Sports Complex at Tepesia. This complex is an hour’s drive from the Guwahati General Post Office. With wide approach roads and surrounded by greenery and hills, this complex is of international standards. With arenas that can accommodate many different disciplines, this huge complex comprises the Chatra Sing Teron Archery Range, Rupnath Brahma Velodrome, Indoor Stadium and the Joybhadra Hagjer, Kho-Kho and Kabbadi Complex.

JOYBHADRA HAGJER KHO-KHO & KABBADI COMPLEX

This Kabaddi & Kho-Kho complex is part of the Sonapur Sports Complex at Sonapur. Amenities such as the Players, Changing Room, and dope Test Room etc. are available.

CHATRA SING TERON ARCHERY RANGE & PAVILION, SONAPUR

Chatra Sing Teron Archery Range & Pavilion is located within the sonapur Sports complex at Tepesia,this Archery Range and Pavilion has a 75 m long Archery Range. Facilities such as a Pavilion with a player,s changing room and a dope test room are also available.

RUPNATH BRAHMA VELLODROME

This Vellodrome is located within the sonapur Sports Complex at Tepesia. It is located amidst lush greenery and pollution free atmosphere. The Cycling Track had a polymer concrete surface and the vellodrome is equipped with high mast lighting arrangement. It has a searing capacity of 500. It has cyclists, changing and a dope test room.

DR. TALIMARON AO & LACHIT BARFUKUN BOYS HOSTLE

The Institute accommodation consisting of separate building for girls and boys is a well co-ordinate facility, with large airy rooms. We have placed as much importance on the bathrooms as on the rest of the facility. The toilet areas are scrupulously clean, with hot and cold water supply.

ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A. B.P.Ed (4 years integrated Course)

ü 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks for general categories and OBC’s and 40% marks for SC/ST.

B. Certificate Courses

ü 10+2 from any recognised education Board.

FEE STRUCTURE

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ATTRACTIVE FEATURES OF THE CAMPUS

v IT Computer Lab. With Wi-Fi connectivity.

v Library with latest and abundant Literature.

Contact us at:

Website- www.lnupe.gov.in

Email- lnipeguwahati@gmail.com

Tel No: +919207049330/31

i/c DEAN- Dr. B. Basumatary (+919435748347)