Tamil Nadu Physical Education And Sports University (TNPESU) Chennai

Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University (TNPESU) is a government institute located in Chennai. It specializes in physical education and sports. The government established the university in 2004.

The university is situated in Melakottaiyur in Chennai.  The campus supports many physical education and sports activities. 

TNPESU offers graduate and postgraduate programs. It also provides PG diploma, diploma and certificate courses. University contains three faculties and five departments.

The university has 10 colleges affiliated to it. It offers selected Physical Education and Allied Courses through collaborative programs and Distance Education.

The university provides multiple facilities. It has a library with extensive resources. The university offers sports training equipment and residential facilities. TNPESU includes sports facilities like courts for basketball, cricket, football, athletics, volleyball, hockey, ball badminton, kho-kho, handball and kabaddi.

The university has a NAAC accreditation with a B grade. It is approved by NCTE.

TNPESU ranks 497th in India and 7579th internationally in overall rankings for 2024. The university has collaborations with international institutes. It partnered with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development.