# 2023–24 Indian State Leagues

The 2023–24 Indian State leagues season represented the fifth tier of the Indian football league system, a series of state-level football tournaments played as qualifiers to determine teams for the 2024–25 I-League 3.

## Overview

| Zone | State | League | Teams | League dates | Duration (months) | Champions | Runners-up | I-League 3 eligibility |
| North | Delhi | Delhi Premier League | 11 | 16 Nov 2023–19 Feb 2024 | 3 | Garhwal Heroes | Royal Rangers | Garhwal Heroes Royal Rangers |
| North | Punjab | Punjab State Super Football League | 15 | 14 Aug–10 Dec 2023 | 4 | Namdhari FC | Young FC | Young FC Dalbir FA |
| North | Haryana | Haryana Men’s Football League | 8 | 10 May–5 June 2024 | 1 | Bhuna | Heroes United | Bhuna Heroes United |
| North-East |
| North-East | Manipur | Manipur Premier League | 9 | 13 Dec 2023–29 Jan 2024 | 1 | Southern Sporting Union | | |
| North-East | Manipur | Manipur Premier League | 9 | 13 Dec 2023–29 Jan 2024 | 1 | Asufii FA | | |
| North-East | Manipur | Manipur State League | 15 | 7 Apr–22 May 2024 | 1.5 | NISA | Liwachangning YCC | NISA Liwachangning YCC |
| North-East | Mizoram | Mizoram Premier League | 8 | 25 Aug–22 Dec 2023 | 4 | Mizoram Police | Chanmari | Chanmari Chhinga Veng |
| North-East | Sikkim | Sikkim Premier Division League | 8 | 3 Feb–4 Mar 2024 | 1 | Singling SC | Thunderbolt North United | Singling Thunderbolt North |
| North-East | Assam | Assam State Premier League | 8 | 01 Nov 2023–8 Jan 2024 | 2 | Karbi Anglong Morning Star | United Chirang Duar | Karbi Anglong Morning Star United Chirang Duar |
| East |
| East | Odisha | 2023 FAO League | 8 | 5 July–30 Aug 2023 | 2 | Sunrise Club | Sports Odisha | Sports Odisha Sunrise Club |
| East | West Bengal (Kolkata) | 2023 Calcutta Premier Division | 26 | 25 June–30 Nov 2023 | 5 | Mohammedan | East Bengal B | Diamond Harbour Bhawanipore |
| East | Chhattisgarh | 2024 Chhattisgarh Football League | 7 | 18 April–6 June 2024 | 2 | RKM | Brahmavid FA | RKM Brahmavid |
| West | Goa | 2023–24 Goa Professional League | 13 | 27 Aug 2023–1 May 2024 | 8 | Sporting Clube de Goa | SESA | SESA Pax of Nagoa |
| West | Gujarat | Gujarat SFA Club Championship | 9 | 19 Nov 2023–31 Mar 2024 | 4 | Charutar Vidya Mandal | Baroda FA | Charutar Vidya Mandal Baroda FA |
| West | Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Premier League | 6 | 10 Dec 2023–17 Jan 2024 | 1 | Lake City | The Diamond Rock | Lake City The Diamond Rock |
| West | Maharashtra (Mumbai) | 2023–24 Mumbai Premier League | 16 | 30 Oct 2023–7 May 2024 | 6 | MYJ–GMSC | Maharashtra Oranje | MYJ–GMSC Maharashtra Oranje |
| West | Rajasthan | 2023-24 R-League A Division | 9 | 8 Mar 2024–28 May 2024 | 2 | Jaipur Elite | Brothers United | Jaipur Elite Brothers United |
| South | Karnataka (Bengaluru) | 2023–24 Bangalore Super Division | 19 | 15 Aug–22 Nov 2023 | 3 | Bengaluru B | Sporting Bengaluru | Roots South United |
| South | Kerala | 2023–24 Kerala Premier League | 20 | 25 Nov 2023–11 Feb 2024 | 2.5 | Kerala United | SA Tirur | Kerala United |

## State leagues and standings
### Goa

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Sporting Goa (C) | 24 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 54 | 16 | +38 | 49 | |
| 2 | SESA | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 55 | 24 | +31 | 48 | Eligible for 2024-25 I-League 3 |
| 3 | Dempo | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 43 | 21 | +22 | 46 | |
| 4 | Pax of Nagoa | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 46 | 22 | +24 | 44 | |
| 5 | FC Goa B | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 46 | 22 | +24 | 39 | |
| 6 | Cortalim Villagers | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 34 | 25 | +9 | 39 | |
| 7 | Geno SC | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 26 | +7 | 39 | |
| 8 | Calangute Association | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 40 | 33 | +7 | 34 | |
| 9 | Churchill Brothers | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 30 | 32 | −2 | 29 | |
| 10 | Guardian Angel | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 27 | 39 | −12 | 29 | |
| 11 | Vasco | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 49 | −27 | 22 | |
| 12 | Panjim Footballers | 24 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 59 | −43 | 9 | |
| 13 | Young Boys of Tonca (R) | 24 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 91 | −78 | 6 | Relegation to GFA First Division League |

### Karnataka

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
| 1 | Bengaluru B (C) | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 57 | 9 | +48 | 50 | Champions |
| 2 | SC Bengaluru | 18 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 61 | 7 | +54 | 48 | |
| 3 | Bengaluru United | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 51 | 16 | +35 | 45 | |
| 4 | HAL SC | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 19 | +12 | 33 | Eligible for 2024-25 I-League 3 |
| 5 | Roots | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 19 | +11 | 32 | |
| 6 | South United | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 23 | +15 | 31 | |
| 7 | Kodagu | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 37 | 22 | +15 | 30 | |
| 8 | MEG | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 22 | +11 | 30 | |
| 9 | Kickstart | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 36 | 27 | +9 | 29 | |
| 10 | Agniputhra | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 39 | 42 | −3 | 29 | |
| 11 | Students Union | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38 | 31 | +7 | 25 | |
| 12 | Bangalore Independents | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 28 | −1 | 24 | |
| 13 | ASC | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 32 | 38 | −6 | 20 | |
| 14 | Bangalore United FC | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 43 | −18 | 17 | |
| 15 | Real Chikkamagaluru | 18 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 26 | 38 | −12 | 7 | |
| 16 | Rebels | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 46 | −26 | 14 | |
| 17 | Deccan (R) | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 36 | −21 | 14 | Relegation to 2024-25 BDFA A Division |
| 18 | Bangalore Dream United (R) | 18 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 69 | −62 | 7 | Relegation to 2024-25 BDFA A Division |
| 19 | Young Challengers (R) | 18 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 81 | −68 | 1 | Relegation to 2024-25 BDFA A Division |
* ↑ Since Sporting Goa and Dempo have already qualified for I-League 2 and I-League respectively, the next highest ranked team(s) are eligible for I-League 3.
* ↑ Bengaluru FC B being a reserve side are ineligible for promotion and will instead participate in the RFDL.
* ↑ SC Bengaluru have qualified for the 2023–24 I-League 2 via finishing in the top three of 2023–24 I-League 3 play-offs round.
* ↑ FC Bengaluru United are in the 2023–24 I-League 2, the third tier of Indian football league system.

### Maharashtra

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | MYJ–GMSC (C) | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 9 | +37 | 38 | Eligible for 2024–25 I-League 3 |
| 2 | Maharashtra Oranje | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 12 | +38 | 32 | |
| 3 | Hope United (KSA) | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 38 | 13 | +25 | 30 | |
| 4 | Millat | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 12 | +23 | 27 | |
| 5 | Reliance FYC | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 14 | +12 | 27 | |
| 6 | Kalina Rangers | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 41 | 19 | +22 | 25 | |
| 7 | Iron Born–Rudra | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 18 | +3 | 24 | |
| 8 | Mumbai Kenkre | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 18 | +13 | 22 | |
| 9 | DK Pharma | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 27 | +5 | 20 | |
| 10 | ICL Mumbai | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 25 | +1 | 14 | |
| 11 | CFCI | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 32 | −13 | 13 | |
| 12 | Silver Innings (Protrack) | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 54 | −45 | 9 | |
| 13 | Ambernath United–Bombay Muslims | 14 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 40 | −34 | 6 | |
| 14 | Sellebrity | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 41 | −37 | 5 | |
| 15 | PIFA | 14 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 57 | −53 | 2 | |
| 16 | Mumbai Knights (JMJ) (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Mumbai Super League |

### Kerala

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
| 1 | Kerala Police | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | +8 | 13 | Advanced to Semi Finals |
| 2 | Kerala United | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 9 | Advanced to Semi Finals |
| 3 | Muthoot FA | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 8 | Advanced to Semi Finals |
| 4 | SAT Tirur | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 | −5 | 6 | Advanced to Semi Finals |
| 5 | Wayanad United | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 4 | |
| 6 | KSEB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 9 | −3 | 3 | |

### Odisha

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Sunrise Club (C) | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 3 | +13 | 19 | Qualification to 2023 FAO Super Cup, and eligible for 2023–24 I-League 3 |
| 2 | Sports Odisha | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 11 | +3 | 14 | Qualification to 2023 FAO Super Cup, and eligible for 2023–24 I-League 3 |
| 3 | Radha Raman Club | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | +7 | 13 | Qualification to 2023 FAO Super Cup |
| 4 | Young Utkal Club | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 10 | Qualification to 2023 FAO Super Cup |
| 5 | Bidanasi Club | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
| 6 | Rising Student Club | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 6 | |
| 7 | Rovers Athletic Club | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 18 | −9 | 5 | |
| 8 | Odisha Police (R) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 21 | −11 | 4 | Relegation to 2024 FAO Gold League |
2023 FAO Super Cup Final

### Rajasthan

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Jaipur Elite (C) | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 6 | +47 | 41 | Eligible for 2024–25 I-League 3 |
| 2 | Brothers United | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 7 | +38 | 38 | |
| 3 | Zinc Football | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 61 | 15 | +46 | 36 | |
| 4 | Aviva Sports Foundation | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 41 | 15 | +26 | 34 | |
| 5 | Royal FC Jaipur | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 33 | −14 | 18 | |
| 6 | Jaipur Futsal | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 31 | −22 | 12 | |
| 7 | Sunrise FC | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 45 | −32 | 10 | |
| 8 | ASL FC | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 55 | −42 | 8 | |
| 9 | Champion Maker Club | 16 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 55 | −47 | 7 | |

### West Bengal

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Mohammedan (C) | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 11 | +33 | 44 | Champions |
| 2 | East Bengal | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 10 | +40 | 42 | |
| 3 | Diamond Harbour (Q) | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 12 | +20 | 33 | Eligible for 2024–25 I-League 3 |
| 4 | Bhawanipore | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 18 | +8 | 28 | Eligible for 2024–25 I-League 3 |
| 5 | Mohun Bagan SG | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 19 | +14 | 25 | |
| 6 | Kidderpore | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 29 | −12 | 25 | |
* ↑ If the top teams are already playing in national leagues, then the next highest ranked team(s) would be eligible for I-League 3.
* ↑ Mohun Bagan Super Giant was deducted 2 points for not fielding a team against East Bengal on 30 November 2023.