Candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.

Minimum marks shall be secured 45% (40% in the case of SC/ ST candidates) with the following sports achievements:

A) Participation in Major International recognized competition

Or

B) Participation in any of the following:

1. Recognized Senior National Championships

2. Khelo India University Games

3. All India Inter University games

Or

C) Medal Winner in North East Games

 Or

D) Two times participation in any of the following:

1. Zonal Inter University game

2. Recognized Junior/ Youth National Championship

3. Inter-Services/ Inter Railways Championships/All India Police Games.

4. Khelo India Youth/ Khelo India School Games.

5. North East Game

Remark:

• The upper age limit for the candidates seeking admission in PGDSC shall be 30 years on or before 1st July admission year.

The SC, and ST will get a relaxation of 5 years and OBC/ MOBC will get a relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit for admission.

• Only one highest Sports Achievement/ Participation Certificate of the last five (5) years i.e., up to 1st July of the admission year (wherever applicable)

• This program is not meant for any category of physically challenged candidates as candidates are required to perform various sports and physical activities during the program.

• Scheduled Caste (7%)
• Scheduled Tribe (Plains) (10%)
• Scheduled Tribe (Hills) (5%)
• OBC/MOBC (15%)
• General (63%)

Selection Process: Valid Score in Entrance Test.