National Sports University Imphal tops IIRF 2025 rankings for govt sports institutions in India

The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) has released its 2025 rankings for top government sports universities in India, placing National Sports University, Imphal, Manipur, at the number one position. Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Desar, Gujarat, is in second place, and Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, grabbed the third position.

National Sports University, Imphal, Manipur

Founded in 2018, National Sports University (NSU) has emerged as a premier destination for sports education in India. Located in Imphal, Manipur, NSU offers a dynamic range of programs, including B.Sc., M.Sc., M.A., B.P.Ed., and various certificate courses.

The university provides courses in both full-time and part-time formats across streams such as business and management studies and medicine and health sciences.

For the academic year 2025, NSU has 150 seats available across different programs. Admissions are conducted through both merit-based and entrance-based systems, with the university accepting the NSU Entrance Test and other university-level entrance exams.

NSU has four dedicated schools that drive its academic and research focus:

• School of Sports Science and Sports Medicine
  
  
• School of Sports Management and Technology
  
  
• School of Sports Education
  
  
• School of Interdisciplinary Studies
  
  

These schools offer specialized training and academic expertise across various disciplines, nurturing talent in coaching, performance science, sports technology, and sports business management.

To support student employability and industry readiness, a dedicated Placement Cell was launched on January 3, 2023.

Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Desar, Gujarat

Ranked second in the IIRF 2025 government sports universities list, Swarnim Gujarat Sports University (SGSU), established in 2011, is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The university offers a total of 41 courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs.

These include degrees such as B.Sc., BBA, PG Diploma, M.A., B.P.Ed., and M.P.Ed., with specializations in Sports and Travel & Tourism Management.

SGSU offers a total of 510 seats for the current academic year. The university offers courses across seven academic streams: Business & Management Studies, Science, Hospitality & Travel, Mass Communication & Media, Beauty & Fitness, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Teaching & Education.

All programs at SGSU are taught in full-time mode, and the university has seen steady growth in placements, academic engagement, and sports innovation initiatives.

Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

At number three in the government sports universities rankings is the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

LNIPE was established as a deemed university in 1995 and has consistently maintained its reputation as one of India’s leading institutions for physical education. It operates under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

The institute offers full-time programs in various specializations, including MBA/PGDM, M.Sc., B.A., PG Diploma, and after-10th diploma courses. LNIPE also provides academic pathways for higher studies through undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programs.

With its longstanding history in promoting excellence in sports education and physical fitness, LNIPE continues to be a preferred choice for aspiring professionals in the field of sports science, coaching, and physical education.

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The IIRF - Indian Institutional Ranking Framework is a trusted and comprehensive ranking system for academic institutions in India.

It evaluates colleges, universities, and business schools based on research, placements, faculty quality, and industry collaboration, offering valuable insights to students and educators.

The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) evaluates and ranks over 2500 institutions across the country.

This includes more than 500 universities, 300 engineering colleges, 300 B-schools, 300 undergraduate colleges for BBA and BCA, and over 100 colleges each for law, design, architecture, MBBS, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Public Health, Hospitality, Journalism & Mass Communication.

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