The following are the important objectives for the University laid down in the MBSPSU Act:
- To evolve as an institute of advanced studies in physical education and sports sciences.
- To provide for research, development, and dissemination of knowledge in physical education and sports sciences.
- To strengthen physical education and sports training programs, including traditional and tribal sports and games.
- To establish centres and institutions of excellence for imparting state-of-the-art educational training and research in physical education and sports sciences.
- To provide professional and academic leadership to other institutions in the field of physical education and sports sciences.
- To provide vocational guidance and placement services in physical education and sports sciences.
- To generate capabilities for the development of knowledge, skills, and competence at various levels in physical education and sports sciences.
- To generate capabilities to provide the infrastructure of international standards for education, training, and research.
- To prepare highly qualified professionals in physical education and sports sciences.
- To serve as a Centre of Excellence for elite and talented sportspersons of all sports and games and to carry out and propagate research.
- To function as a leading resource centre for knowledge and development in physical education and sports sciences.
- To provide international collaboration in physical education and sports sciences for all sports and games.
- To establish close linkage with sports academies, schools, colleges, sports and recreation clubs, sports associations, and national and international federations for teaching, training, and research in physical education and sports sciences.
- To train talented athletes to help them evolve into elite athletes of the international level.
- To make the State and India a sporting power.
