The Master of Physical Education [M.P.Ed] at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit [SSUS], Kalady, Ernakulam, Kerala, is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme covering exercise science and physiology, sports training and coaching methodology, sports psychology and sociology, kinesiology and biomechanics, research methods in physical education, yoga and health education, sports management and administration, and officiating and sports law. SSUS holds a NAAC Grade A+ accreditation with a score of 3.3, underscoring the university’s academic quality. The total programme fee is ₹57,820. Admission is through the SSUS PG Entrance Examination conducted annually in May, followed by a merit-based rank list.
Admissions to M.P.Ed at SSUS Kalady for 2026-27 are through the university-conducted PG entrance examination. Applications are submitted online at pgadmission.ssus.ac.in. Eligibility requires a B.P.Ed or B.P.E.S degree with a minimum of 55 percent marks.
Key Points
- NAAC Grade A+ accredited university; M.P.Ed offered through the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences.
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters); full-time programme.
- Total fee: ₹57,820 for the two-year programme, including a one-time uniform fee of ₹3,680.
- Eligibility: B.P.Ed or B.P.E.S from a recognised university with minimum 55 percent marks; admission via SSUS PG entrance exam.
- Graduates can pursue careers as physical education directors, sports coaches, fitness specialists, researchers in kinesiology, and UGC NET-qualified college lecturers.
SSUS Kalady M.P.Ed Fees
M.P.Ed Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | ₹23,100 |
| Special Fee (Year 1) | ₹2,730 |
| Uniform Fee (one-time) | ₹3,680 |
| University and Examination Charges | ₹2,700 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | ₹22,570 |
| Special Fee (Year 2) | ₹1,990 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | ₹1,050 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | ₹57,820 |
- Total fee for the two-year M.P.Ed programme at SSUS is ₹57,820, as per the university fee revision circular dated 16 March 2026 (U.O. 02442/ACDC2/SSUS/2023(1)).
- Fee components: tuition (₹23,100 in Year 1, ₹22,570 in Year 2), special fee (₹2,730 in Year 1, ₹1,990 in Year 2), a one-time uniform fee of ₹3,680, university and examination charges (₹2,700), and a refundable caution deposit (₹1,050). The uniform fee is specific to the M.P.Ed programme.
- SC/ST students are eligible for tuition fee waiver under Kerala government norms; E-grantz scholarship reimburses fees for eligible OBC and minority students.
- Hostel accommodation is available on campus; charges are payable separately to the hostel administration.
SSUS Kalady M.P.Ed Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| SSUS PG Admission Notification 2026 | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Application Opens | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application Deadline | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| SSUS PG Entrance Examination (M.P.Ed) | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Rank List Publication | May to June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification and Fee Payment | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Programme Commencement | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
| SSUS PG Entrance Examination (M.P.Ed) | May 2026 (Tentative) | May 2026 (Tentative) | May to June 2026 (Tentative) |
- SSUS conducts its own PG entrance examination for M.P.Ed; CUET PG scores are not used for admission.
- Admission is merit-based; the SSUS PG Entrance Examination carries weightage along with academic merit in the qualifying B.P.Ed programme.
- Seats for M.P.Ed at SSUS are limited; candidates are advised to apply early and verify seat availability through the official SSUS notification.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education [B.P.Ed or B.P.E.S] from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent marks in aggregate (50 percent for SC/ST/OBC/differently-abled candidates).
- Candidates who have passed the B.P.Ed (two-year) or the four-year Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports programme are eligible to apply.
- Final selection is based on merit in the SSUS PG Entrance Examination along with academic performance in the qualifying degree.
- Candidates must apply online through the official SSUS PG admission portal at pgadmission.ssus.ac.in.
Admission Process
- Visit the SSUS PG admission portal at pgadmission.ssus.ac.in and complete Part One online registration.
- Pay the application fee online; successful payment generates login credentials for Part Two of the application.
- Complete Part Two by uploading scanned copies of B.P.Ed/B.P.E.S marksheets, category certificates (if applicable), recent photograph, and identity proof.
- Appear for the SSUS PG Entrance Examination (M.P.Ed) at the notified centre on the scheduled date.
- Check the rank list published by SSUS; shortlisted candidates must report for document verification and pay the first-semester fee to confirm admission.
SSUS Kalady M.P.Ed Scholarships 2026
M.P.Ed Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| SSUS Merit Scholarship (M.P.Ed) | ₹500 per year | Top 25 percent of admitted M.P.Ed students by merit |
| E-Grantz Scholarship (Kerala Govt.) | Full fee reimbursement | OBC, OEC, SC, ST and minority students with valid E-Grantz eligibility |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | ₹12,000 per year | Top 20 percent in graduation; family income below ₹8,00,000 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Kerala Govt.) | As per government norms | SC, ST, OBC and minority students domiciled in Kerala |
- SSUS awards a merit scholarship of ₹500 per year to the top 25 percent of admitted M.P.Ed students; students are automatically considered on the basis of entrance merit.
- E-Grantz scholarship from the Kerala government covers tuition and other fees for eligible OBC, OEC, SC, ST, and minority students; apply through the Kerala E-Grantz portal.
- NSP Central Sector Scholarship and Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship are available through scholarships.gov.in and the Kerala government scholarship portal respectively.
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