List of academies who secured AIFF Accreditation for 2024-25 season

Only two academies have received five-star accreditation from AIFF

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced the Phase 1 results for its 2024-25 Academy Accreditation. Evaluated on key criteria, these ratings recognize academies that meet AIFF’s standards for youth development. This accreditation highlights the academies excelling in nurturing future football talent across India.

The academy of Indian football giants Bengaluru FC have been rated 5 stars. Academies of other Indian Super League clubs including Punjab FC, Mumbai City FC, Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United FC, FC Goa, and Kerala Blasters were also given accreditation in Phase 1.

What are the ratings given by AIFF in Phase 1?

Five-star Accreditation

• Bengaluru Football Club
• Reliance Foundation Young Champs

Four Star Accreditation

• Alchemy International FA
• FC Madras
• Punjab FC

Three Star Accreditation

• Belgaum United Football Academy
• Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools- Delhi, Brothers Sports Association
• Community Football Club India
• Corbett FC
• Football Club Mangalore
• Gokulam Kerala FC
• Jamshedpur FC
• Kickstart FC Karnataka
• Minerva Academy FC
• Mumbai City FC
• NorthEast United FC
• Parappur FC
• SESA Football Academy
• Sreenidhi Deccan Football Club
• Sudeva Delhi FC
• Zinc Football Academy

Two-Star Accreditation

• Adamas United Sports Academy
• Altius International Football Academy
• ARA FC
• Artz N India Football Club
• ASUFII FA
• Baichung Bhutia Football School – Shillong, Bengal Football Academy
• Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools- Bengaluru
• Bidhannagar Municipal Sports Academy
• Don Bosco Vaduthala
• FC Goa
• First Kick School of Soccer Academy
• Football 4 Change Academy
• Maharashtra Oranje FC
• MUM – D’souza Football Academy
• Numaligarh Refinery Limited Football Academy
• POLOI Football Club
• Raman Sports Academy
• Raman Vijayan Soccer School
• RKM Football Academy
• Roots Football Club
• South United FC
• Sports Mania
• SSE BFC Soccer Schools (Mumbai)
• Thane City
• TYDA

One Star Accreditation

• Adrenaline Sports
• Bengaluru International Football Academy
• Bhawanipore FC
• City FC Pune
• Classic Football Academy
• Conscient Football
• Dream Big Soccer School India
• Karur Fao Academy, FC Marina Academy
• Chennai FC Tamilions
• Great Goals
• Hungry Hearts Soccer School
• J&K Sports Council Football Academy Srinagar
• Kenkre FC
• Kerala Blasters Football Club
• Keshab- Uma Charitable Trust Football Academy
• MUM – Somaiya Sports Academy, Mumbai Soccer Prodigies
• Murugappa Youth Football Academy
• Panihati Fashion Zone Football Academy
• Puzhal Football Coaching Association, Reeds FC
• Rising Pune FC
• Srikulathur Galatipet FC
• Snigmay Pune FC
• Sporting Club de Thane
• Sporting Clube de Goa
• Thadam FC Thane – Football School of India
• The Soccer Academy
• Youth Soccer Academy

What about the clubs that were not accredited in Phase 1?

Following the Phase 1 results of the AIFF Academy Accreditation for 2024-25, AIFF has outlined the next steps for academies seeking a second chance. Academies that did not meet the required standards in Phase 1 will be invited to reapply in Phase 2, with AIFF encouraging them to address specific feedback for successful accreditation.

In addition, academies that missed the Phase 1 documentation deadline but paid the application fee will also be eligible to participate in Phase 2. A refund policy is in place for those opting out, and further details on Phase 2 timelines will be shared with the academies soon.

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