Overview
Residential academies providing free boarding, lodging, and professional coaching to selected youngsters.
Key details
- Age
- Typically 12–19 years at entry (discipline-wise norms apply)
- Amount / benefit value
- Free boarding, lodging, coaching, kit, sports equipment and education support at DYES residential sports hostels across Karnataka districts.
- Official website
- https://dyes.karnataka.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Age between 10 to 18 years
- ▸ Selection based on state-level battery of tests and trials
Benefits
- ✓ Free food and accommodation
- ✓ Annual sports kit and medical insurance
- ✓ Integrated schooling and specialized coaching
Documents required
- ▪ Aadhaar card
- ▪ Proof of age (birth certificate / school certificate)
- ▪ Domicile / residence proof
- ▪ Recent passport-size photograph
- ▪ Sports achievement certificates (state / national)
- ▪ Bank account details (passbook copy)
- ▪ Coach / academy recommendation letter (if applicable)
- ▪ Medical fitness certificate
Application process
Selection trials are held annually at the district level followed by state-level trials.
Official link
https://dyes.karnataka.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Selection trials are held annually at the district level followed by state-level trials.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get admission to a Karnataka sports hostel?＋
Through selection trials announced each year by DYES at district level, assessing sport-specific skill, fitness and age eligibility.
Is there any fee?＋
No — boarding, lodging, coaching and kit are provided free of cost to selected trainees.