This Teacher training college imparts B.P.Ed. Course of 2 years duration and M.P.Ed. Course of 2 years duration. The eligibility for B.P.Ed course is as per the N.C.T.E. (National Council of Teacher Education) norms and the eligibility for M.P.Ed. course is minimum 50% marks in B.P.Ed./B.P.E. level.

100 seats are available for B.P.Ed. course and 40 seats are available for M.P.Ed. Course. Reservation of seats is as per the State Govt. rules.

Duration-- 02 Years
No. of Seats: (i) Government College of Physical Education, Bhubaneswar- 100 Men &Women
(ii) Govt. College of Physical Education, Sambalpur - 50 Men only

Eligibility Criteria
a) Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with 50% marks and having at least participation in the Inter-College (University Level)/ Inter-Zonal (National Level)/ Zonal (North/South/East/West) inter University/ Inter-District (State Level)/Inter School (State Level) competition in sports and games as recognized by the AIU/ IOA/ SGFI/ Govt. of India.
OR
b) Bachelor's Degree in physical education (B.P.E.) with 45% marks.
c) Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with 45% marks and studied physical education as compulsory/ elective subject.
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d) Bachelor's Degree with 45% marks and having participated in National/ Inter University/ Zonal National(North/South/East/West) State competitions or secured 1st , 2nd or 3rd position in Inter-College(University Level)/ Inter- Zonal(National Level)/Inter- District (State Level)/ Inter-School(State Level) competition in sports and games as recognized by the AIU/ IOA/ SGFI/ Govt. of India.
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e) Bachelor's degree with participation in International competitions or secured 1st , 2nd or 3rd position in National/ Inter-University competition in sports and games as recognized by respective federations/ AIU/ IOA/ SGFI/ Govt. of India.
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f) Graduation with 45% marks and at least three years of teaching experience with CPED Course (for deputed in-service candidates i.e. trained physical education teachers/ coaches).
There will be relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination and the reservation of seats for SC/ST/SEBC/PWD (Person with disabilities (in sports) shall be as per the State Government rules. There will be 5% reservation of seats for PWDs subject to assessment of fitness. They will be exempted from the physical fitness test.
g) The candidates should be able to speak, read and write odia and should have had odia as a language subject in the ME Standard or any equivalent, or has been declared to have passed a test in Odia language equivalent to the ME School Standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department of Govt. of Odisha/BSE, Odisha.
h) Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to submit their application for admission into B.P.Ed. Course subject to submission of their testimonial and mark sheet in original in support of their qualification on or before the date of interview and skill tests fixed by the authority. Failure in submission of such documents shall tantamount to forfeiture of any claim for admission.
i) Proof of conversion of CGPA marks to percentage in case of CBSE, B-Tech & Others will be submitted.
j) Outside University Candidates must submit their equivalence Certificate of +3 level Certificate with Utkal University.
k) 15% seats of the Govt, College of Physical Education shall be kept reserved for Sports Hostel Students as per Govt, Notification No. 17150/SYS dtd, 26.09.2022 of Sports & Youth Services Deptt.

Age Limit
- For SC & ST Candidates 33 years
- For Women Candidates for all categories 33 years
- For Male SEBC Candidates 31 years
- For Male General Candidates 28 years
- For In-service Candidates 45 years

Condonation of overage:-
The over age limit of the candidates who have represented the State in recognized National/AIIU Sports and Games Competitions will be relaxed for maximum of five years in allcategories by the authorities of both the colleges.

In-Service Candidates
The candidates who are working as trained Physical Education Teacher/ Coach in Govt. / Semi- Govt. / Aided Educational Institutions and the institutions managed by local bodies as well as Religious Minorities recognized by the Govt. of Odisha, shall be considered as in-service candidate. The application of the In-service candidates should reach the office of the Principal, Bhubaneswar through proper channel along with due permission from the appointing authorityalong with photocopy of the appointment letter on or before the last date of the receipt ofapplication form. Weightage shall be given to in-service candidates considering the length ofservice which is a minimum of three years.