Overview
A rolling trophy instituted in 1956-57 and conferred on the overall top-performing university in sport in the preceding year, to promote competitive sport in the university sector. Scheme amended as on 07.06.2018.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- A rolling trophy for the overall top-performing university, with cash awards under the 2018 selection guidelines: ₹15,00,000 (1st position), ₹7,50,000 (2nd) and ₹4,50,000 (3rd).
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Note: Instituted in 1956-57 to promote competitive sport in the university sector. Marks are computed from performance in international, national and inter-university competitions, with additional weight for popularity-based disciplines (the guidelines name chess, kho-kho and cricket among them) — 100 marks for a 1st place, 67.5 for 2nd and 33.75 for 3rd on the notified scale. A separate fund of ₹20 lakh per year is provided for administering the selection process.
Eligibility
- ▸ Universities recognised by the Government of India / UGC
- ▸ Performance in inter-university and national/international competitions of the preceding year, computed as per the scheme's marking proforma
- ▸ Application must be signed by the Vice-Chancellor
Benefits
- ✓ MAKA Trophy — a rolling trophy for the overall top-performing university
- ✓ Cash award of ₹15,00,000 to the winning university (1st position)
- ✓ ₹7,50,000 to the university placed 2nd and ₹4,50,000 to the university placed 3rd
- ✓ National recognition for the university sports programme
Documents required
- ▪ Online application signed by the Vice-Chancellor (scanned upload)
- ▪ Proforma of undertaking by the university
- ▪ Self-computation of marks for sports disciplines and events
- ▪ Supporting achievement records, sequentially page-numbered
Application process
Universities apply only online through the dedicated portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in, uploading the Vice-Chancellor-signed application, the prescribed undertaking and the self-computation of marks proforma. For the 2023 cycle the deadline was 11:59 pm on 2 November 2023.
Apply via: Universities apply only online through the dedicated portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in, uploading the Vice-Chancellor-signed application, the prescribed undertaking and the self-computation of marks proforma. For the 2023 cycle the deadline was 11:59 pm on 2 November 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?＋
Universities recognised by the Government of India / UGC. The application must be signed by the Vice-Chancellor and uploaded with the prescribed undertaking and the self-computation of marks proforma.
How is the application submitted?＋
Only online through the dedicated portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in. For the 2023 cycle applications closed at 11:59 pm on 2 November 2023.
Is there any cash with the trophy?＋
Yes. The 2018 selection guidelines provide ₹15 lakh to the winning university, ₹7.5 lakh to the second and ₹4.5 lakh to the third, in addition to the rolling trophy.