Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, which bears the name of Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, the dauntless heroine of the First War of Independence, was established by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education on 17th August, 1985. The college is a humble tribute of the nation to the unrelenting spirit of freedom, valor and patriotism. As an off-shoot of Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Gwalior (now LNIPE) it aims to provide excellent facilities for the upliftment of Physical Education and sports in the country and serve as a model institute of teacher-training by offering under-graduate, post-graduate and doctoral studies.The college is affiliated to the University of Kerala and it aims to serve as a model institute of teachers training by offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Besides the academic programmes the college also has centres of excellence, sports training schemes of SAI in few disciplines. The college is located at the northern side of the Kariavattom Campus of the University of Kerala approximately 15 km. from Thiruvananthapuram city on the National Highway 47. The expanse of coconut and cashew plantation produces a soothing effect on the human body, mind and spirit.