SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
NETAJI SUBHAS NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SPORTS : PATIALA
MISSION STATEMENT
Being the apex body in the field of sports in the Country, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) aims
at broadbasing of sports and achievement of excellence in sports performance through
identification of talent; provision and sports infrastructure; training of sports professionals; and
field coaching with incentives, with the support of Government of India. Being the premier sports
institute of the Asian region, our mission is education, academic enquiry and advancement of
knowledge in the field of sports and sports sciences; and also to make our contribution in the field
of sports training and coaching; with the ultimate goal of broadbasing of sports and achievement
of excellence, in sports performance.
In 1973, the Institute was dedicated to the memory of late freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra
Bose, and renamed as Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports. The Institute was merged with
the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in 1987.
NIS Patiala is, at present, the Academic Wing and the main academic centre of SAI. The Institute
also has three academic sub-centres at the SAI Regional Centres; the SAI Netaji Subhas
Southern Centre, Bangalore; SAI Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Kolkata; and SAI LNCPE,
Thiruvananthapuram. The Institute also conducts some regular and periodic sports education
programmes at these centres and some other selected centres from time to time.
Besides being the academic centre of the SAI, the Institute also performs the important task of
training of elite sportspersons for international competitions. This is also facilitated by the SAI
High Altitude Training Centre (HATC), Shilaroo, (Himachal Pradesh), being managed by this
Institute.
DIPLOMA IN SPORTS COACHING
SAI is conducting one year ‘Diploma in Sports Coaching’ for the academic session 2015-16 starting from 1st July
2015 at its all academic centres i.e. Patiala, Bangalore, Kolkata and Thiruvananthapuram. The sports disciplines
included in the ‘Diploma in Sports Coaching’ for the session 2015-16 are being conducted at our following centres:
I.
SAI NSNIS, Patiala:
1.Athletics, 2.Basketball, 3.Boxing, 4.Cricket, 5.Cycling, 6.Fencing, 7.Football, 8.Gymnastics, 9.Handball,
10.Hockey, 11.Judo, 12.Table Tennis, 13.Swimming, 14.Volleyball, 15.Weightlifting, 16.Wrestling, 17.Wushu
II.
SAI NSSC, Bangalore:
1.Athletics, 2.Badminton, 3.Hockey, 4.Kabaddi, 5.Kho-Kho, 6.Softball, 7.Swimming, 8.Taekwondo, 9.Tennis,
10.Volleyball.
III.
SAI NSEC, Kolkata:
1.Archery, Athletics, 3.Boxing, 4.Cricket, 5.Football.
IV.
SAI LNCPE, Thiruvananthapuram:
1. Rowing, Kayaking & Canoeing, 2. Football, 3. Conditioning & Recovery
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
(Candidates seeking admission in Diploma in Sports Coaching should fulfill any category given below)
Selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of the following eligibility criteria, i.e. educational qualification,
sports achievement and performance in entrance tests:
CATEGORY-A(i)
Educational Qualifications:
Sports Achievements:
CATEGORY-A(ii)
Educational Qualification
Master in Physical Education
Four years Bachelor’s of
Physical Education/Post
Graduate Diploma in Physical
Education
Graduation
1.Participation in major international recognized competitions. Or
2.Participation in the recognized senior national championships. Or
3.Two times participation in All India University/Recognized Junior/Youth National
Championships/Inter-services meet/All India Police Games/Inter Railways
Championships.
OR
Sports Achievement
One time participation in All India Inter-University Championship/Senior National
Championship.
Two times participation in All India University Championships.
CATEGORY-B (FOR INTERNATIONAL SPORTSPERSONS)
Educational Qualifications:
10+2
Sports Achievements:
Participation in Olympic Games/Senior World Championship/ Commonwealth
Games/Asian Games/Senior Asian Championship.
CATEGORY-C (FOR NORTH-EAST CANDIDATES)
Educational Qualifications:
Graduation
Sports Achievements:
1.Medal winner in North-East Games Or
2.Two times participation in North-East Games Or
3.Two times participation in All India University/Recognized National Youth
Championship.
AGE LIMIT:
20 to 35 years as on 1st July of the year of admission. Relaxable upto three years in upper age for international
players i.e. Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games, World Championship and SC/ST/OBC
candidates.
COURSE DURATION:
12 Months: 1st July to 30th April (10 months period of the course) and two months compulsory Internship from May
to June.
COURSE VENUES:
Patiala, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram
ENTRANCE TEST:
The selection of candidates for admission will be carried out through written test, practical tests, Interview and
medical fitness examination.
Theory
:
General knowledge and the knowledge in your opted sports discipline.
Practical
:
Proficiency of the specialized sports (in your opted sports discipline)
Interview
:
Personality, power of expression, knowledge etc.
:
:
1st week of July to 2nd week of December
1st week of January to 30th of April
ACADEMIC SESSION:
Ist Semester
2nd Sememster
VACATION:
Winter vacation from 3rd week of December to first week of January
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:
English and Hindi
COMPULSORY INTERNSHIP AT SELECTED CENTRES
May – June (For two months)
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
Theory :
Practical:
Through lectures, discussion, seminars, paper readings, projects, films/video analysis and
assignments.
Participation in practical classes; conduct of coaching classes; competitions and officiating.
ATTENDANCE:
A student of Diploma Course requires minimum of 85% attendance to be eligible to appear in examination.
HOLIDAYS:
Sundays, second Saturdays and Central Government gazetted holidays.
NOTE:
Final admission to the course will be subject to medical fitness of the candidate. Decision of the selection committee
will be final and binding. Sports Authority of India reserves the right to cancel any education programme, change the
venue, and also increase the duration of a course, due to administrative reasons etc.
FEE STRUCTURE
Selected candidates will have to undergo medical examination and candidates declared medically fit only be allowed
to join the course on payment of fee as per our fee structure mentioned below:
Sr.
Fee Bifurcation
No.
(To be deposited once at the time of admission)
1
Examination Fee
2
Scientific Journal
3
Insurance Fee
4
Library Fee
5
TV & Entertainment Fee
6
Medical Assistance for Minor Ailments
7
Syllabus
8
Security Deposit (Refundable)
9
Uniform (Blazer, Track-suit & Tie)
10
Establishment/Academic Charges
11
Lodging Charges
12
Tuition Fee
Sub Total Rs.
13
Equipment Charges
14
Guest Faculty/Intramurals/Pedagogy, etc
(To be deposited on quarterly basis)
15
Rs.175/- per day per candidate
(175x30=5250 per month)
Total: 5250x10=52500
Unemployed
Candidates
Employed
Candidates
750.00
300.00
300.00
350.00
500.00
500.00
300.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
1,000.00
6,000.00
4,000.00
18,500.00
1,000.00
500.00
750.00
300.00
300.00
350.00
500.00
500.00
300.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
2,800.00
12,000.00
14,000.00
36,300.00
1,000.00
500.00
Foreign
Candidates
(Figure in Rupees)
750.00
300.00
300.00
350.00
500.00
500.00
300.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
5,000.00
24,000.00
22,000.00
58,000.00
1,000.00
500.00
52,500.00
52,500.00
52,500.00
SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION:
A) Specialised Sports
Two chances are given to the trainees to pass the specialised sports subjects as a supplementary candidate.
First chance will be given in the month of July 2016 and second chance will be given in December 2016.
B) Sports Sciences
Two chances are given to the trainees to pass the sports sciences subjects as a supplementary candidate.
First chance will be given in the month of March 2016 and second chance will be given in December 2016.
C) Unsuccessful trainees in two chances of supplementary examinations will have to appear in all the subjects
as afresh.
D) Fee for supplementary examination: Rs.300/- per paper for first attempt and Rs.500/- per paper for second
attempt.
RE-EVALUATION
A) Re-evaluation is permitted within seven days after the announcement of the result.
B) Fee for Re-evaluation: Rs.200/- per paper in normal case. Rs.750/- per paper in urgent case.
IMPROVING THE GRADE
Trainees are allowed to avail the chance of improving the grade within three years of passing out the final
examination with a fee of Rs.5000/-.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING-UP OF ADMISSION FORM
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Each applicant should submit only one application for the course
Form must be filled in applicant’s own hand-writing in capital letters only.
Use only black or blue ball pen to fill up the form.
Applicant must paste their recent colour photograph (not older than three months) in the
appropriate place. Do not pin or staple the photograph.
Over-writing, striking off or erasing in any form may lead to rejection and should be avoided. Any
discrepancy in the statement and/or submission of incomplete Application will lead to its rejection.
Retain a photocopy of filled application for future reference.
The Application should include the following documents:
o Detailed mark-sheet of educational qualification.
o The photocopies taken on A4 size paper only. The print should be clear and legible. Both
side are to be photocopied, if the original mark card is printed on both sides.
Do not staple or clip the Application with any other enclosure; keep it loose. Copies of all mark
cards and certificates must be stapled together. Demand draft must be kept loose.
The demand draft should be drawn in favour of ‘Executive Director (A), SAI NSNIS’, payable at
Patiala.
Name and game of the candidate should be mentioned on the reverse of the demand draft.
Fee once remitted shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
Prospectus / Application fee / Entrance Test fees is Rs.500/-.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1.The application form completed in all respects should be accompanied with the bank draft of Rs.500/- as
administrative charges (non-refundable) in favour of the head of concerned centre (as mentioned below).
2.Copies of the certificates mentioned therein along with copy of matriculation certificate showing age
proof must be attached with the application form. Candidate can send self-attested photo copies of their
certificates. Incomplete application will not be considered. 3.Fix one stamp size latest photograph on the
form and bring two stamp size photographs at the time of interview. 4.Original certificates are to be
produced at the time of reporting for registration. Candidates shall not be permitted to attend admission
tests/interview, if the required certificates and marks sheets are not provided. 5.Call letters will be sent to
each eligible candidate for admission tests/interview. The list of eligible candidates will also be uploaded at
our website well in time. If any candidate did not receive call letter due to some postal reason and his/her
name is available in the list of eligible candidates at our website, such candidates are advised to report for
admission test/interview at the concerned centre. In case of insufficient space in any of the columns of
application, to give additional information, separate sheet may be used. 6.Final selection will be based on
the tests (theory & practical) conducted at the centre concerned and medical fitness examination. The
admission will be summarily be cancelled at any stage during the course, if any discrepancy regarding
eligibility and medical fitness comes to the notice even after the commencement or towards completion of
the course. The Institute will not bear any liability in such cases. SAI reserves the right to change the
venue of the course of candidate due to administrative reasons. 7.The diploma course is of ten months
duration (July to April) plus two months mandatory internship at any SAI Regional Centres/Sub Centres in
India. 8.None of the trainee will be allowed to participate in the State/National level or any competition
during diploma course.
APPLICATIONS TO BE SENT TO:
Note: (Candidate seeking admission in any of the centre given below should send their applications to that
concerned centre and enclose the bank draft in favour of the head of that centre. For any query, contact at the below
given phone numbers)
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Main SAI Academic Centre, Patiala
Executive Director (Academics)
Sports Authority of India
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports
Old Moti Bagh, Patiala-147 001
Phone/ Fax No.0175-2211539
E-mail: [email protected]
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2
Academic Sub Centre, Bangalore
Regional Director
Sports Authority of India
Netaji Subhas Southern Centre
Jnanabharathi Campus, Mysore Road,
Bangalore-560 056
FAX: 080 23215214
E-mail: [email protected]
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Academic Sub Centre, Kolkata
Deputy Director (Incharge)
Sports Authority of India
Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre
Sector-III, Salt Lake City
Kolkata-700 098
FAX: 033-23350526
E-mail: [email protected]
Academic Sub Centre, LNCPE,
Thiruvananthapuram
Principal
L.N.C.P.E.,PB-3, Karyavattom
Thiruvananthapuram-695 581 (Kerala)
Tel.No. 0471-2418712, 2418769
FAX: 0471-2414771
STUDENT SERVICES & FACILITIES
Hostel Accommodation:
Since most of the education programmes of the Institute are of the residential type, the Institute has a number of
hostels for men and women. The accommodation is partly dormitory type, partly non-AC with attached baths and
partly AC with attached bath. These hostels accommodate students of various education programmes and the elite
sportspersons training at the Institute for International competitions.
Boarding:
The various hostels of the institute also cater to the boarding requirements of the students and the elite
sportspersons. The students are provided nutritious food, on reasonable rates.
Health Centre:
The Health Centre of the Institute takes care of the clinical health of the staff, students, and elite sportspersons. The
Centre maintains a small ward, for taking care of the indisposed and injured. The Health Centre has facilities of
Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, X-ray and Clinical Laboratory, and is manned by qualified and experienced
professionals.
Sauna and Steam Bath:
The Institute also has the recovery facility of Sauna and Steam Bath which is exclusively meant for the elite
sportspersons, who train on the Institute campus, for international competitions.
General Store/Saloon:
The small private market, on the Institute campus, has the facility of the provisions of general needs, a hair cutting
saloon and a beauty parlour, for the benefit of staff and the students, living on the campus.
Insurance:
Each student has to get himself/herself insured against injuries during the course. The health insurance premier is to
be paid by the students.
Anti-Harrasment Panel:
In view of the Government instructions, the Institute has constituted a Standing Committee to look after the
complaints of harassment, if any.
Placement Portal:
A portal has been constituted for sourcing adequate manpower, with definite skill sets, in the field of sports
coaching/sports medicine for employment by the States, and other organizations and institutions. This Placement
Portal would endow opportunities for wider choices in placements, for qualified personnel who have qualified through
our education programmes.
Recreation and Entertainment:
A Common Room is provided in each hostel, with the facility of a TV and recreational Games, for the students.
Cultural programmes are also organized, at the Institute, in collaboration with the Student Council,from time to time.
Student Council:
The students elect their own representatives, which form the Student Council. The Student Council takes care of the
welfare of the students and organizes entertainment, cultural programmes and picnics, in collaboration with the
Institute management.
Bank:
The State Bank of Patiala, a nationalized bank, has its full-fledged branch, on the Institute campus.
Post Office:
The Government has set up a Post Office counter, on the Institute Campus, for the benefit of the staff, students and
sportspersons training at the Institute.
Institute Library:
The Institute maintains an exclusive sports library which has a collection of about 20,000 books on various sports
and sports science disciplines. The library also subscribes to a large number of Indian and foreign sports
magazines and sports research journals. Faculty members and a large number of students and researchers avail
this facility.
Audio Visual Section:
Since audio-visual technology plays an important role in the teaching and coaching of sports, the Institute
maintains an Audio-visual Section, which caters to the needs of the academic programmes. The students are
taught through the audio-visual teaching aids like overhead projector, television, multimedia.
Computer Cell:
For the benefit of the Faculty and students, the Institute maintains a Computer Cell, managed by Deputy
Director/Sr. Analyst. This Cell provides facilities of composing, desktop printing & internet to the Institute officials,
teachers and students.
Information Technology Training:
Considering the importance of information technology in sports, the students of various sports education
programmes are provided sufficient training in computer science, by the professionals of the Computer Cell of the
Institute.
Sd/(T.L. Gupta)
Incharge (Academis)
SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports : Patiala
No.: ………….…
Academic Session 2015-16
Application for admission to (Please tick  whichever is applicable)
1. Diploma in Sports Coaching:
at Patiala
at Bangalore
at Kolkata
at Thiruvananthapuram
Photo
2. M.Sc. (Sports Coaching): at SAI NSNIS, Patiala
Last date for submission of application: 15th May 2015
NOTE: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE PROSPECTUS/WEBSITE CAREFULLY BEFORE FILLING THIS FORM
USE CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY
Game/Sport: …………………………..…………… (Write the name of game/sport intended for the course)
1. Name of the Candidate
: ……………………………………………………………
2. Male/Female
: ……………………………………………………………
3. Date and place of birth
: ……………………………………………………………
4. Father’s/Guardian’s/Husband’s name
: ……………………………………………………………
5. Mother’s Name
: ……………………………………………………………
6. State of Domicile
: ……………………………………………………………
7. Married/Unmarried
: ……………………………………………………………
8. Whether belongs to ST/SC/OBC
: ……………………………………………………………
9. Permanent address with pin code
: ……………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………
10. Present postal address with pin code
: ……………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………
11. Landline/Mobile Number & e-mail ID
: ……………………………………………………………
12. Bank Draft Number with date & amount
: ……………………………………………………………
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13. Educational Qualification from Matriculation onwards:
Sr.
No.
Examination Passed
Board/University
Year of
Passing
%age
14. Sports Achievements:
Name of the Competitions
Name of the State/
University/Unit represented
Year & Venue of the
Championship/Meet
Position
1st / 2nd / 3rd /
Participation
International (Senior):
-Olympic Games
-World Championship
-Asian Games
-Commonwealth Games/Championship
-Asian Championship
-Major Recognized International Competitions
National:
-Senior National Championship
-Youth National Championship
-Junior National Championship
Inter-University:
-All India Inter-University
Departmental Meets:
-All India Police Games
-Inter-Services Competition
-Inter Railway Championship
North-East:
-North-East Games
PTO
DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE
I hereby solemnly affirm that: (i) the statement made and information furnished by me in the application form is
true/correct and all the photo copies of my certificates enclosed are legitimate; (ii) that if any information furnished
therein is fraudulent, incorrect or untrue, in material particular, I understand that the selection and admission to the
course is liable to be cancelled at any stage; (iii) that I will not join/participate any other course/competition or appear
in any other examination and also will not marry during the diploma course 2015-16; (iv) that before filling this
admission form, I have read all the instructions quoted in Prospectus/Website carefully and agree to abide by the
rules and regulations of Sports Authority of India.
Place:……………………………
Signature of the Candidate
Dated:…………………………..
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NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE BY THE EMPLOYER
The under-mentioned employee of this Department/Unit is recommended to appear in entrance test and
interview for admission to one year Diploma in Sports Coaching. If he/she is selected, this Department/Org/Unit has
no objection for his/her pursuing diploma course at any Academic Centre of SAI as per this application filled by the
candidate and documents enclosed.
Name of the employee: ………………………………………………….. Designation: …………………………………......
Gross salary per month: ……………………………….. Department/Unit (full address):…..………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Pin Code:………………………. Contact No.:…………………………………… Fax No.:…………………………………..
Place:……………………………
Signature of the Competent Authority
(With Name, Designation & Seal)
Dated:…………………………..
(For Employed Candidates only: Employed candidates are advised to get this NOC from their employers)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SPONSORED/RECOMMENDED BY THE STATES/SPORTS DEPARTMENTS
Recommended the following sportsperson for admission to one year Diploma in Sports Coaching by
this State/Sports Department as to the suitability of the candidate (Full address of the State/Department):
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Name of the Candidate: ………..…………………………….. State/Department: ….………………………..…
If selected, he/she will be awarded the following from this State/Sports Department: (please tick

on appropriate box):
Stipend/Scholarshp: Yes
No
Boarding & Kit Expenses: Yes
No
Place:……………………………
Dated:…………………………..
Signature of the Competent Authority
(With Name, Designation & Seal)
(For candidates those are sponsored or recommended by the States/Sports Departments)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1.The application form completed in all respects should be accompanied with the bank draft of Rs.500/- as administrative
charges (non-refundable) in favour of the head of concerned centre (as mentioned in prospectus/website). 2.Copies of the
certificates mentioned therein along with copy of matriculation certificate showing age proof must be attached with the application
form. Candidate can send self-attested photo copies of their certificates. Incomplete application will not be considered. 3.Fix one
stamp size latest photograph on the form and bring two stamp size photographs at the time of interview. 4.Original certificates are
to be produced at the time of reporting for registration. Candidates shall not be permitted to attend admission tests/interview, if the
required certificates and marks sheets are not provided. 5.Call letters will be sent to each eligible candidate for admission
tests/interview. The list of eligible candidates will also be uploaded at our website well in time. If any candidate did not receive call
letter due to some postal reason and his/her name is available in the list of eligible candidates at our website, such candidates are
advised to report for admission test/interview at the concerned centre. In case of insufficient space in any of the columns of
application, to give additional information, separate sheet may be used. 6.Final selection will be based on the tests (theory &
practical) conducted at the centre concerned. The admission will be summarily be cancelled at any stage during the course, if any
discrepancy regarding eligibility and medical fitness comes to the notice even after the commencement or towards completion of
the course. The Institute will not bear any liability in such cases. SAI reserves the right to change the venue of the course of
candidate due to administrative reasons. 7.The diploma course is of ten months duration (July to April) plus two months
mandatory internship at any SAI Regional Centres/Sub Centres in India. 8. Non of the trainee will be allowed to participate in the
State/National level or any competition during diploma course.
Note: This affidavit, duly attested by Oath Commissioner, is to be enclosed with the application
form without which the application will not be considered.
AFFIDAVIT BY PARENT/GUARDIAN
1. I,…………………...………………………………………………………………… father/mother/guardian
of …………………………………………………………………………….. who is seeking admission in
Diploma in Sports Coaching at any Academic Centre of Sports Authority of India, have carefully
read and fully understood the provisions contained in the regulations concerning ragging.
2. I understand and fully aware as to what constitutes ragging.
3. I understand and fully aware of the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against
my son/daughter/ward in case he/she found guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or passively, or
being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging.
4. I hereby solemnly undertake that:
a. My son/daughter/ward will not indulge in any behavior or act that may be constituted as
ragging.
b. My son/daughter/ward will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of
commission or omission that may be constituted as ragging under the Regulations.
5. I hereby affirm that, if my son/daughter/ward found guilty of ragging, he/she is liable for punishment
according to Regulations without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against
him/her under any panel law or any law for the time being in force.
6. I hereby declare that my son/daughter/ward have not been expelled or debarred from admission in
any institution in the country on account of being found guilty or abetting or being part of a
conspiracy to promote ragging and further affirm that in case the declaration is found to be untrue,
the admission of my son/daughter/ward is liable to be cancelled.
Declared this ……………. day of ……………….. month of …………………. year
Signature of Deponent
Name: …………………………………………………………………..
Address: ………………………………………………………………..
Telephone/Mobile No………………………………………………….
VERIFICATION
Verified that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and no part of the
affidavit is false and nothing has been concealed or misstated therein.
Verified at ………………….……………… day of ………………. month of ………………..year
Signature of Deponent
Solemnly affirmed and signed in my presence on this the ………………day of …..…...……….month
of …………………… year after reading the contents of this affidavit.
OATH COMMISSIONER