Lakshmibai National College Of Physical Education, Kariavattom

About Lakshmibai National College Of Physical Education, Kariavattom

The Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram which bears the name of Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, the most resolute, patriotic and illustrious heroine of the First War of Independence, came into existence on 17th August, 1985 under the auspices of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. With the amalgamation of the SNIPES with Sports Authority of India on 1st May, 1987, the college became a part of the academic wing of the Sports Authority of India at par with Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala and Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Gwalior. The college aims to provide excellent facilities for the upliftment of physical education and sports in the country and to serve as a model institute for teacher's training by offering undergraduate and post-graduate/ research courses.

The Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE), Kariavattom, P. O Thiruvananthapuram is a part of the academic wing of the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The college is affiliated to University of Kerala and it aims to serve as a model institute for teacher's training by offering undergraduate and post-graduate/ research courses.

Besides the academic programs, the college runs sports_ training schemes of SAI in a few disciplines.It provides excellent facilities for the upliftment of Physical Education and Sports in the country. The picturesque 50 acres of land facilitate for play fields, training halls, Swimming pool, Cycle velodrome, hostels, staff quarters, and administrative building which accommodates Class rooms, Laboratories, assembly hall and library.