ORGANISED BY: Chhattisgarh Football Association, under the aegis of All India Football Federation.

DESCRIPTION:
*     First held in 2024, this will be the third edition of the Mens U-20 NFC.
*     Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, Narainpur is the venue.
*     A total of 33 state and union territory teams will compete in this championship.
*     Teams will play league matches in eight groups and the top team from each group will qualify for quarterfinals.
*     Football Association of Odisha announced an 18-member State team for this championship (NFC) on April 29. 
*     Odisha has been placed in Group-E, and will play their three group league matches against Lakshadweep on May 2, Karnataka on May 4 and West Bengal on May 6. Quarterfinals will take place on May 8, 9, 18 and 19, followed by semifinals on May 22 and 22.
*     The final will be played on May 24. The Mens U-20 NFC was first held in 2024.