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SAI CEP - Application Form

Coach Education Programme Exam

Form Date: 25 Nov - 18 Dec 2026 (Tentative)

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Form Date: 25 Nov - 18 Dec 2026

SAI CEP 2027 Application: Dates, Application, Procedure, Documents, Fee, Admit Card

Updated On - September 16 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

SAI CEP 2027 stands for Sports Authority of India Coach Education Programme. The National Testing Agency will issue the SAI CEP 2027 application form likely in January 2023. It's also known as the Sports Authority of India's Coach Education Programme Examination. Admission to the Coach Education Programme will be granted based on the results of the SAI CEP examination in 2027. Candidates can apply for and take one or both exams. To learn more about the SAP CEP 2023 admission exam, read the entire article.

Important Dates for SAI CEP 2027

Candidates should consult the table below for a complete list of SAI CEP 2027 for Important Dates:

SAI CEP Exam Date 2027
Events
Date (Tentative)

SAI Admission form 2023 start date

January 2023

Last date for a successful transaction of fee payment

to be announced

Downloading of admit cards

November 2023

Date of the exam on specific sports disciplines

November 2023

Date of the exam on Sports Science 

November 2023

NOTE: The dates listed above are from the prior year's data. The dates will be updated as soon as NTA releases official dates.

Application for SAI CEP 2027

Candidates can only apply for the exam in the "Online" Mode by visiting the NTA or Sports Authority of India's official website.

  1. The competent authority did not accept the Application Form if it was not submitted online.
  2. A candidate could only submit one application, whether it was for one exam or both.
  3. A candidate who submitted more than one application, i.e., multiple application forms, was summarily rejected.
  4. Candidates were asked to provide a valid e-mail address and mobile number, as NTA will only send information/communication via e-mail to the provided e-mail address or SMS to the provided mobile number.
  5. Candidates could not remove their online application form once it had been submitted.
  6. Under no circumstances was a request for a change in any aspect of the Application Form considered. However, they were given the opportunity to correct/modify/edit portions of the application form's details online-only, within a correction window that was accessible on a specific day.

Through the National Testing Agency, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) conducts the following exams (NTA).

Coach Education Programme (CEP) Examination of Sports Authority of India

Exam I

On any one of the 23 specific sports disciplines, opted by the candidate.

Exam II

On Sports Science.

Note:
  1. Candidates can apply for and take one or both exams.
  2. Both tests have the same application process. Candidates can apply for one or both exams using the same application form. They are not necessary to submit application forms for each examination separately.

How to Appky for SAI CEP 2027?

Candidates should take note of the steps below to complete SAI CEP 2027.

Step 1: Go to the SAI CEP's official website.

Step 2: Next, create an account on the internet portal using your email address and phone number.

Step 3: The application number is now sent to the phone number and e-mail address provided.

Step 4: Finally, complete the application form and upload any required papers.

Step 5: Pay the application cost via the internet.

Documents to be submitted with the SAI CEP Application Form 2027

Before filling out the online Application Form, candidates must have the following documents on hand to fill in the relevant information:

  1. . Copy of Board Certificate for Candidate's Name, Mother's Name, Father's Name, and Date of Birth
  2. Identity details such as Aadhaar Number/Election Card/Passport Number/Ration Card Number/ Bank Account Number/PAN Number/ Other valid Govt IDs
  3. Address for communication, Mobile Number, Email ID, etc
  4. Scan photos of the most recent passport size Only JPG/ JPEG photographs (size 10 kb to 200 kb) will be accepted.
  5. Only scanned signatures in JPG/JPEG format (sizes ranging from 4 kb to 30 kb) are accepted.
  6. Payment of a fee requires the use of a bank account.
  7. If applicable, a disability certificate

Application Fee for SAI CEP 2027

In the table below, applicants may see the pricing details for Coach Education Programme 2023:

CEP SAI Examination Fee 2023
Categories
For 1 exam(either exam on Sports Sc. or specific discipline)
For both the exams

Male

Rs 200/-

Rs 400/-

Females

Rs 100/-

Rs 200/-

Notes - 
  1. Debit/credit cards, internet banking, or Paytm are all accepted online.
  2. In addition to the above-mentioned cost, candidates will be asked to pay applicable taxes and service charges.
  3. The charge will not be reimbursed once it has been paid.
  4. Existing SAI coaches, individuals enrolled in a National Institute of Sports (NIS) Diploma programme, and candidates with impairments as defined by the RPwD Act 2016 are excluded from paying the examination fee.

Admit Card for SAI CEP 2027

Candidates will be issued an Admit Card on a provisional basis if they meet the eligibility requirements and submit the application form.

  1. The hall ticket may be downloaded from the NTA's website by inputting the application number https://saiexam.nta.ac.in/admit/.
  2. Candidates will be permitted to take the exam on the date shown on their hall ticket.
  3. If applicants are unable to download their Admit Cards or discover any errors, they should contact the Help Line between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In such instances, individuals might show up for the exam with the Admit Card that they have previously downloaded. NTA, on the other hand, will take the required steps to amend the details later.
  4. The exam call letter will not be mailed by the competent authority.
  5. It is recommended that candidates keep their Admit Cards for future reference.

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25 Nov 2026

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