Defending Champions AIFF Elite Academy are clubbed with Minerva Punjab FC, Shillong Lajong FC and Bengaluru FC in a tough Group C.
In Group A, Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, United SC, Salgaocar FC and Royal Wahingdoh FC have been clubbed together; while Group B would see Tata Football Academy, Shillong Lajong FC, FC Pune City and East Bengal Club face each other.
Kalyani Municipal Stadium (Group A), East Bengal Ground (Group B) and Barasat Stadium (Group C) will host the group leg matches while Barasat Stadium will host both semifinals on May 5 and the final on May 7.
U-18 I-League – National Finals
Group A: Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, United SC, Salgaocar FC, Royal Wahingdoh FC
Group B: Tata Football Academy, Shillong Lajong FC, FC Pune City, East Bengal Club
Group C: Minerva Punjab FC, AIFF Elite Academy, DSK Shivajians FC, Bengaluru FC