Group A: East Bengal FC, Indian Air Force FT, Namdhari FC, South United FC
Group B: Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Mohammedan SC, Diamond Harbour FC, Border Security Force FT
Group C: Jamshedpur FC, Tribhuvan Army FT, Indian Army FT, 1 Ladakh FC
Group D: Punjab FC, ITBP FT, Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC, Bodoland FC
Group E: Shillong Lajong FC, NorthEast United FC, Malaysian Armed Forces, Rangdajied United FC
Group F: TRAU FC, NEROCA FC, Real Kashmir FC, Indian Navy FT