SAI – Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala invites online applications from the candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission to the Diploma Course in Sports Coaching for the academic session 2026-27. Candidates who have successfully completed their 10+2 (12th Pass), Graduates are now eligible to apply for the Diploma Course in Sports Coaching for the 2026 session.
The application window is strictly defined, with online registration opening on 27.03.2026 @ 03.00 PM, and concluding on 23.04.2026 @ 11.59 PM. Prospective students must navigate the official admission portal at https://www.dipsc.nsnis.in/ to submit their credentials and review the comprehensive Information Brochure at a Glance. Applicants are encouraged to finalize their documentation early to avoid the last-minute technical traffic often experienced on the https://www.dipsc.nsnis.in/ portal.
SAI Admission 2026: Key Highlights
| Organization Name: | SAI – Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports |
| Course: | Diploma Course in Sports Coaching |
| Academic Session | 2026 – 2027 |
| Eligiblity: | 12th, Any Degree |
| Starting Date: | 27.03.2026 @ 03.00 PM |
| Last Date: | 23.04.2026 @ 11.59 PM |
| Apply Mode: | Online Only |
| Official Portal: | https://www.dipsc.nsnis.in/ |
Programmes of Study:
1. Diploma Course in Sports Coaching
Sport Disciplines and Courses Seat Vacancies:
| 1. | Archery | 30 |
| 2. | Kabaddi | 30 |
| 3. | Athletics | 75 |
| 4. | Kho-Kho | 20 |
| 5. | Badminton | 20 |
| 6. | Rowing | 10 |
| 7. | Basketball | 30 |
| 8. | Shooting | 20 |
| 9. | Boxing | 50 |
| 10. | Swimming | 20 |
| 11. | Canoeing & Kayaking | 15 |
| 12. | Table-Tennis | 40 |
| 13. | Cycling | 30 |
| 14. | Taekwondo | 20 |
| 15. | Fencing | 30 |
| 16. | Tennis | 20 |
| 17. | Football | 50 |
| 18. | Volleyball | 30 |
| 19. | Gymnastics | 20 |
| 20. | Weightlifting | 30 |
| 21. | Handball | 20 |
| 22. | Wrestling – | 50 |
| 23. | Hockey | 50 |
| 24. | Wushu | 25 |
| 25. | Judo | 30 |
| 26. | Yogasana | 20 |
Admission Procedure:
1. Para Sport Athletes in the disciplines of Para-Athletics, Para-Badminton, Para-Shooting, ParaSwimming, Para-Archery, and Para-Table Tennis are hereby invited to apply for admission to the Diploma Course in Sports Coaching.
2. All details regarding filing up of online application and fee payment are given on the abovementioned registration portal.
3. Eligible candidates shall be called for online admission test on the basis of documents submitted by them.
4. Admitted Candidates must be in possession of all original certificates/credentials and other documents for verification by the respective academic centres at the time of joining the course.
Eligibility Criteria:
Category-A:
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
● 10+2 (12th Pass)
Minimum Sports Achievements:
● Olympics – Medal Winners / Participation
● Senior – World Championship – Medal Winners / Participation
● Senior – Grand Slam & World Cup ip – Medal Winners / Participation
● Junior/Youth – Olympic Games – Medal Winners / Participation
● Junior/Youth – Asian Games / Championship – Medal Winners
● Junior/Youth – World Cup (Football or equivalent) – Medal Winners
● Cadet – World Championships – Medal Winners(FIFA or equivalent) Medal Winners / Participation
● Senior – World Grand Prix & World Cup (not equivalent to FIFA) – Medal Winners / Participation
● Senior – Asian Games – Medal Winners / Participation
● Senior – Asian Championship – Medal Winners / Participation
● Senior – Commonwealth Games – Medal Winners / Participation
● Senior – Commonwealth Championship – Medal Winners
● Senior – World University Games – Medal Winners
● Senior – Asia Level Cup (Football or equivalent) – Medal Winners
● Junior/Youth – World Championsh
Category-B:
Minimum Educational Qualification:
● Graduation
Sports Achievements:
● Medal Winner in North East Games OR
● Two times participation in North East Game OR
● Fulfilling the criteria as mentioned in category B above
Age Limit:
● The age limit for applicants for the course shall be 21-45 years
Allotment Of Marks For Admission Criteria:
| 1. | Educational Qualifications | 05 |
| 2. | Sports Achievements | 20 |
| 3. | Online/ Offline/Physical Interview | 10 |
| 4. | Specialized Sports Theory Test (MCQ) | 20 |
| 5. | General Knowledge Theory Test (MCQ) | 05 |
| 6. | Logical Reasoning & Coaching Aptitude (MCQ) | 05 |
| 7. | Language & Communication (MCQ) | 05 |
| 8. | Basic Computer Knowledge (MCQ) | 05 |
| 9. | General Fitness Test | 05 |
| 10. | Specialized Sports Skill Test | 20 |
Online examination Cities:
| 1. | Ahmedabad |
| 2. | Kochi |
| 3. | Nepal |
| 4. | Ambala |
| 5. | Kolkata |
| 6. | Sri Lanka |
| 7. | Bangalore |
| 8. | Kozhikode |
| 9. | Bhopal |
| 10. | Lucknow |
| 11. | Chandigarh |
| 12. | Mumbai |
| 13. | Chennai |
| 14. | Nagpur |
| 15. | Coimbatore |
| 16. | New Delhi |
| 17. | Faridabad |
| 18. | Noida |
| 19. | Gurugram |
| 20. | Patna |
| 21. | Guwahati |
| 22. | Pune |
| 23. | Hyderabad |
| 24. | Raipur |
| 25. | Imphal |
| 26. | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 27. | Jaipur |
| 28. | Varanasi |
| 29. | Jammu |
| 30. | Visakhapatanm |
| 30. | Jodhpur |
Application Fee:
| Application fees | Rs. 1500/- |
How to Apply?
Candidates must visit the official SAI admission portal (“https://www.dipsc.nsnis.in/”) during the registration window, which remains open from 27.03.2026 @ 03.00 PM, until 23.04.2026 @ 11.59 PM.
Important Dates & Deadlines:
● Date for commencement of submission of online application form: 27.03.2026 @ 03.00 PM
● Last date for submission of online application form: 23.04.2026 @ 11.59 PM
● Correction Window: 24.04.2026 (12.00 AM) to 25.04.2026 (11.59 PM) (2 days)
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