Bachelor of Physical Education [B.P.Ed]

Bhalchandra Group of Institutions, Lucknow, offers B.P.Ed as a two-year degree affiliated to the University of Lucknow. Admission is through LU UGPET, which includes a written test, a physical fitness test, and an interview. Total tuition fees are INR 68,000 for the two-year course at INR 34,000 per year. Bhalchandra was the first private institution in Lucknow to establish a B.P.Ed programme, in 2005.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement begins August 2026.

Bhalchandra B.P.Ed Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 Tuition Fee	INR 34,000
Year 2 Tuition Fee	INR 34,000
Total Fees (2 years)	INR 68,000

• Fees are paid in two annual installments as per the University of Lucknow fee schedule.
• Candidates selected through LU UGPET merit list pay fees directly at Bhalchandra on admission.

Bhalchandra B.P.Ed Admission 2026

Event	Date
LU UGPET 2026 Application Start	April 23, 2026
LU UGPET 2026 Application Deadline	May 31, 2026
Entrance Test (Written, Fitness, Interview)	June 2026
Merit List Declaration	July 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026

• LU UGPET includes three components: written test, physical fitness test, and personal interview.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university, plus participation in inter-college, inter-zonal, or district-level sports or games recognised by AIU or IOAISGFI
• Alternatively, Bachelor’s degree with 45% marks that included physical education as a compulsory elective subject
• Candidates must qualify all three LU UGPET components: written test, physical fitness assessment, and interview

Admission Process

• Register for LU UGPET 2026 at the University of Lucknow portal with sports certificates before May 31, 2026
• Appear for the written test component of LU UGPET in June 2026 at the designated centre
• Qualify the physical fitness test assessed by the LU UGPET committee
• Attend the personal interview session at the University of Lucknow or designated venue
• Check merit list based on written test, fitness, interview, and qualifying exam marks
• Report to Bhalchandra Group of Institutions and pay first-year fees to confirm admission

✓ Opt for this if

• Have a competitive sports background at inter-college or district level
• Want to become a physical education teacher or sports coach in UP schools
• Prefer an affordable 2-year B.P.Ed near Lucknow with LU affiliation
• Planning to appear for UP government PE teacher recruitment after graduation
• Combining a passion for sports with a structured teaching career path

✗ Skip if

• Do not meet the sports participation eligibility required for LU UGPET
• Prefer a 4-year integrated B.P.Ed rather than a 2-year degree
• Interested in sports management or sports medicine instead of PE teaching
• Looking for a PE degree in another state for domicile-specific job eligibility
• Expecting dedicated sports infrastructure or hostel facility on campus

Bhalchandra B.P.Ed Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	Tuition fee and maintenance allowance	SC/ST students from Uttar Pradesh via scholarship.up.gov.in
UP OBC Post-Matric Scholarship	Course fee and maintenance support	OBC students from Uttar Pradesh via scholarship.up.gov.in
NSP Central Sector Scholarship	Annual scholarship as per NSP norms	Top 20 percentile in Class XII board, family income below INR 8 Lakhs per year

• UP state scholarship applications open in July each year at scholarship.up.gov.in.
• NSP scholarship applications open in October each year at scholarships.gov.in.

Bhalchandra B.P.Ed FAQs

Ques. What is LU UGPET and how does admission work for B.P.Ed at Bhalchandra?

Ans. LU UGPET is the Lucknow University Undergraduate Physical Education Test, the entrance exam for B.P.Ed admissions at University of Lucknow affiliated colleges including Bhalchandra. The test has three components: a written theory test, a physical fitness assessment, and a personal interview. Applications for LU UGPET 2026 were open from April 23 to May 31, 2026. The merit list combines scores from all three components and qualifying degree marks. Selected candidates are allotted seats at Bhalchandra for the August 2026 intake.

Ques. What sports experience is needed for B.P.Ed eligibility at Bhalchandra?

Ans. Candidates must have participated in sports at the inter-college, inter-zonal, or district-school competition level in events recognised by the Association of Indian Universities or IOAISGFI. Documentary proof such as certificates from the university sports board or district sports officer is required during application. Alternatively, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree that included physical education as a compulsory elective are eligible with 45% marks. All candidates must also qualify the LU UGPET physical fitness test conducted by the University of Lucknow committee.

Ques. What career options are available after B.P.Ed from Bhalchandra Lucknow?

Ans. B.P.Ed graduates from Bhalchandra can work as physical education teachers in government and private schools across Uttar Pradesh. They can also pursue sports coaching roles at schools, district sports associations, and state academies. Further study options include M.P.Ed for research and college faculty positions, or M.Ed for education administration. Government school PE teacher posts in UP require the B.P.Ed degree along with clearing the relevant state teacher eligibility test.

Ques. What subjects and practical components are covered in B.P.Ed at Bhalchandra?

Ans. The B.P.Ed programme at Bhalchandra covers anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, sports training theory, history and philosophy of physical education, sports psychology, and health education across four semesters. Practical components include athletics, team sports, gymnastics, and yoga. Teaching practice at affiliated schools is mandatory, where students conduct supervised physical education lessons under the guidance of trained mentors. All components follow University of Lucknow B.P.Ed norms and NCTE curriculum requirements.

Ques. What scholarships are available for B.P.Ed students at Bhalchandra Lucknow?

Ans. SC/ST students from Uttar Pradesh can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship at scholarship.up.gov.in, which covers tuition fee reimbursement and a maintenance allowance. OBC students are eligible for the UP OBC Post-Matric Scholarship through the same portal. Students in the top 20 percentile of their Class XII board with family income below INR 8 Lakhs per year can apply for the NSP Central Sector Scholarship at scholarships.gov.in from October. UP state scholarship applications open in July each year.

Ques. Is B.P.Ed from Bhalchandra eligible for UP government PE teacher recruitment?

Ans. Yes, B.P.Ed from Bhalchandra is University of Lucknow affiliated and NCTE-recognised, making graduates eligible for government PE teacher recruitment in Uttar Pradesh. UP government PE posts are filled through the UP Basic Education Board and UP Secondary Education Service Selection Board, for which a B.P.Ed from a recognised university is mandatory. Graduates can also apply for private school PE positions, district sports officer roles, and sports authority coaching posts after completing the two-year programme from Bhalchandra.