N.I.S.

About

About N.I.S.

N.I.S. is a government institution in Patiala, Punjab, established in 1961. It is affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala. Campusbells lists it under General, with 3 courses (1 postgraduate and 2 diploma), including M.Sc.

This Institute is popularly known as the “Mecca” of Indian Sports and has produced Coaches of high caliber and significantly contributed in rendering their expertise and assistance in the preparation of the national teams for various International competitions. Housed in the erstwhile Palace of Maharaja (King) of Patiala (Punjab), National Institute of Sports, which is now the Academic Wing of the Sports Authority of India was established by the Government of India on 7th May, 1961 with the objective of developing sports in the country on Scientific lines and to train the Coaches in different sports disciplines. The Institute was renamed as Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on 23rd January, 1973.

As described on the institution’s website (nsnis.org)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1961

Ownership

Public / Government

Stream

General

Location

Patiala, Punjab

Affiliated to

Punjabi University, Patiala

Institution type

Affiliated College

Management

Central Government

AISHE code

C-22239

Academics

Courses offered at N.I.S.

3 programmes listed

Campus life

Facilities at N.I.S.

• Hostel
• Indoor
• Swimming Pool
• Library
• Guest House
• Conference Hall
• Medical
• Gymnasium
• Outdoor
• Bank
• Laboratory