Govt. College of Physical Education, Bhubaneswar, Odisha was established in the year 1957 with a view to spread Physical Education among the youth of the state and physical fitness among the physical education lovers. It took its inception in a rental portion of the Barabati Stadium. Cuttack with 42 seats for C.P.E.D course only. Gradually women candidates were included and B.P.Ed courses was added in the year 1980 and 1985 respectively to meet the higher professional training.