Established in the year 1920, YMCA College of Physical Education is a government aided college recognised by National Council for Teacher Education situated in Chennai . The college is NAAC Accredited ‘A’ and affiliated to Tamil Nadu Physical Education And Sports University. The college became coed in 1940.The college has a 64 acre huge and peaceful campus. 

Mainly 6 courses across 3 streams namely Vocational, Management, Physical Education are offered by the college. The degrees offered are M.Phil, BPEd, BMS, MSc, Phd, MPEd.

The College provides various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities which give a head-start to students, developing their personality and inculcating skills of decision-making and leadership. The college has a great infrastructure with all facilities like a full fledged central library, great sports facilities , cafeteria and auditorium. 

The college has excellent teaching faculty with a count of around 20. The college has both a Men’s and Women's hostel. The college fulfils all the criteria to make students expert at Physical Education . 

YMCA College of Physical Education, Chennai Highlights 2021 

Establishment 1920| public
Approved by NCTE,NAAC
Popular courses DPEd, BPEd, BPES, BMS, PhD, MSc, MPEd
Entrance Exam 12th Examination
Application mode Online
Facilities Library, indoor and outdoor Sports, cafeteria, gym, guest house,Swimming Pool, Wifi, hostel and Laboratories
Official Website http://ymcacollege.ac.in/

YMCA CPE Chennai Courses Offered

The courses offered by the YMCA College of Physical Education are : 

Courses Details
B.P.Ed. Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Should have passed BPES or BPE, BA or B.Sc or B.Com., or any other equivalent degree recognised by the TNPESU
M.P.Ed. Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Should have passed B.P.Ed. degree, obtained after a bachelor's degree or its equivalent degree recognised by the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University (TNPESU) and should have required standard in at least one major game or sport.
B.P.E.S Duration: 3 year
Eligibility: Should have passed 12th exam of the Government of Tamilnadu or any other equivalent examination, recognized by the Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University and Tamilnadu Government. Also the candidate must have 21 years of age.
B.M.S Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Must have Bachelor's degree or any other degree recognised by the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University.
D.P.Ed. Duration: 2 year
Eligibility: The candidate must have secured minimum 50 percent in 12th examination of the Government of Tamil Nadu or other equivalent examination, recognised by the Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University and Tamilnadu Government.
NOTE : Candidates should not have completed 30 years of age (for General Category). SC / ST candidates should not have completed 35 years of age Widows/ Orphans should not have completed 40 years of age
Ph. D. Duration: Full Time and Part Time
Eligibility: Master's Degree in Physical Education (as per the norms of Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University)

Apart from this, the college offers Evening courses i.e. M.Sc. - Fitness, Exercise Rehabilitation and Nutritional Care (FERN), PG Diploma in sports coaching Tennis/ Cricket/ Swimming/ Basketball/ Handball/ Football/ Track & Field, PG Diploma in Yoga, Guidance & Counselling, and Event Management. 

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YMCA CPE Chennai Admissions

Admission is subject to eligibility rules of the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Tamil Nadu Government and NCTE. 

How to Apply? 

The admission procedure to the college is online . 

  1. Candidates have to visit here and select ‘apply now’:
  2. Candidates have to fill personal details like name , father’s /guardian’s name, Date of birth, Email, Mobile number, Caste, religion, nationality, etc.
  3. Candidate has to provide the name of the institution he/she studied in.
  4. Candidate has to select the Qualifying pass.
  5. Candidate has to then fill his/her percentage and marks secured in the HSC, SSC, and Qualifying examination. 
  6. Then they have to fill in where he/she has represented himself/herself in sports.
  7. The candidate has to then upload a passport size photo, signature and parent’s/guardian’s signature.
  8. The candidate has to choose the payment mode and click on the register.
  9. Then the candidate once registered has to pay 350 INR application fee.
  10. A merit list is displayed by the college for the candidates eligible for admission along with a physical test.
  11. If the candidate is interested he/she has to pay a fee and produce original documents for verification.

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YMCA CPE Chennai Facilities

  • Library : The college has a well equipped library.It has numerous and physical education, health education, recreation and training and coaching. The library holds around 12500 books. The college also has a digital library to access digital contents.The college also has borrowing facilities.
  • Gym : The college has a highly equipped gym with the latest workout instruments and machines.
  • Computer Lab : The college has an air-conditioned computer lab with the latest software systems pre-installed.The computers have high speed internet access for seamless working. Various certificates are provided for students completing computer courses.
  • Hostel: The college has hostels for both men and women.The hostels are well equipped, well furnished and spacious. The college also has guest rooms for guests visiting the college.
  • Canteen : The college provides healthy , hygienic and tasty food at reasonable prices. Full meal service is available in the mess for 
  • Sport : The college has all sports in the campus.Modern facilities and special playgrounds allows all the sports activities. 

The sports played in the campus are :

  • Gymnasium
  • Boxing
  • Tennis Courts
  • Badminton
  • Football Ground
  • Volleyball
  • Ball badminton
  • Cricket Ground
  • Handball Court
  • Kho-Kho Court
  • Kabaddi Court
  • Hockey Turf
  • Basketball
  • Swimming pool
  • Wading Pool
  • Indoor Shooting Range
  • Archery

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YMCA CPE Chennai Faculty

YMCA College of Physical Education has a well experienced faculty with most of the teachers completing their masters and Phds in their respective subjects. The teachers are devoted and helpful.The teaching staff count is more than 20 .

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YMCA CPE Chennai FAQs

Ques. What is the location of YMCA College of Physical Education ?

Ans. YMCA College of Physical Education is located at Old No 333, New No 497, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai- 600035, Tamil Nadu, India

Ques. What is the Special School of YMCA College?

Ans. YMCA college started a school for disabled in 2006 with several activities like :

  • Orientation and mobility
  • Adapted physical education
  • Home management skills
  • Daily living skills
  • Sensory training
  • Mapping
  • Braille

The students are given yoga therapy, music and art therapy, hydrotherapy, occupational therapy, vocational training, etc.

Ques. Does YMCA College of Physical Education have labs?

Ans. Yes, the college has various labs for practical implementation of subjects some labs are : 

  • Exercise physiology
  • Sports psychology
  • Sports biomechanics
  • Lab for differently abled
  • Anatomy & physiology
  • Physiotherapy
  • Yoga therapy
  • Aqua therapy & sports injury management
  • Sports medicine
  • Fitness lab
  • Sports nutrition lab
  • Language lab
  • Test & measurement lab
  • Technology lab

Ques. Does YMCA College of Physical Education conduct Extra curricular activities?

Ans. Yes, YMCA College of Physical Education conducts a wide range of extra curricular activities for all round development of students. Some activities are as follows :

  • Music Competition
  • Dance competition
  • Essay writing Competition
  • Drawing and painting
  • Decoration
  • Rangoli
  • Organization exhibitions
  • Celebration of festivals
  • Debates and discussions
  • NSS
  • Rotaract
  • Blood Donation Camp

Ques. What is the ragging policy of YMCA College of Physical Education ?

Ans. In compliance with the Supreme Court directive, the institute ensures a ragging-free peaceful environment. Harsh punishment would be given to the students performing ragging ,this may include barring from the institution . The college has a special anti ragging committee to ensure no ragging takes place in and outside the campus.