AIU – Association of Indian Universities: The Inter-University Board (IUB) of India was established as a leading organization for universities on March 23, 1925, during a meeting of Vice Chancellors at Bombay University. The idea for such an organization was first suggested by the Sadler Commission in 1919 and later supported by a resolution at the 1924 Conference of Vice Chancellors in Shimla. The IUB gained legal recognition when it was registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 on September 29, 1967, and was renamed the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in 1973.
Since then, the AIU has been dedicated to advancing higher education. Its membership includes various types of universities, such as Conventional, Open, Deemed to be, State, Central, Private, and Institutes of National Importance. Additionally, 13 universities and institutes from countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Thailand, the UAE, and the UK are also Associate Members.
OBJECTIVE OF AIU
- Function as an Inter-University Organization.
- Provide information and enhance communication.
- Coordinate and consult among universities.
- Serve as a link between universities and government bodies.
- Represent the universities of India.
- Promote programs to improve education standards and research.
- Support universities in preserving their independence.
- Recommend representatives for educational conferences.
- Organize events related to higher education and promote sports among universities.
SPORTS DIVISION OF AIU
Sports play a key role in university education by helping young people develop their body, mind, and spirit. When university students engage in competitive sports, it fosters a sense of healthy competition in their everyday lives. Therefore, it is essential to unite the youth of the country on a “National Platform” through sports and physical activities, directing their energy towards positive nation-building efforts.
The Sports Division, which receives partial funding from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, acts as the Inter University Sports Board (AIU) to promote competitive sports in universities, which have great potential for excellence. It organizes National University Games and special training camps for talented athletes in partnership with member universities, preparing Indian University teams for national and international competitions. Currently, 206 sporting events are held across India for both men and women.
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Students must be full-time, legitimate enrollees in degree, diploma, or post-degree programs to join the AIU sports tournaments.
- Participants need to be citizens of the country they represent.
- Age requirements state that students must be between 17 and 25 years old as of July 1st of the tournament year.
- Candidates should have completed the 12th class under the 10+2 education system from a recognized higher secondary board.
- Students can compete in the tournament for one additional year beyond their usual academic duration. The AIU Sports Division receives partial funding from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to support university-level competitive sports.
REGISTRATION FEE
The fee is 3000/- (including GST) for each game or sport to the Association of Indian Universities. Additionally, Inter Zonal teams that qualify from the zonal level will not have to pay any registration fees, as they have already paid these fees during the zonal tournament.
Annual Calendar of National University Games for the year 2024-2025
Competitions on All India Basis (M W):
| Sl.No | NationalChampionships/Events | OrganizingUniversity | Last Date ofGeneral Entry | Last Date ofDetailed Entry | FinalDates |
| 1. | ARCHERY_F_ALL_INDIA | KISSDEEMEDTOBEUNIVERSITY | – | – | – |
| 2. | ARCHERY_M_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 3. | ATHLETICS_F_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 4. | ATHLETICS_M_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 5. | BALLBADMINTON_F_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 6. | BALLBADMINTON_M_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 7. | BASEBALL_F_ALL_INDIA | PanjabUniversity,Chandigarh | – | – | – |
| 8. | BASEBALL_M_ALL_INDIA | PanjabUniversity,Chandigarh | – | – | – |
| 9. | BEACHSPORTS_F_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 10. | BEACHSPORTS_M_ALL_INDIA | SRM Institute of Science and Technology (DeemedtobeUniversity),Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu | – | – | – |
| 11. | BOXING_F_ALL_INDIA | GuruKashiUniversity,SardulgarhRoad, Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda 151 302 | – | – | – |
| 12. | BOXING_M_ALL_INDIA | GuruKashiUniversity,SardulgarhRoad, Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda 151 302 | – | – | – |
| 13. | CANOEING AND KAYAKING_F_ALL_INDIA | ChandigarhUniversity | – | – | – |
| 14. | CANOEING AND KAYAKING_M_ALL_INDIA | ChandigarhUniversity | – | – | – |
| 15. | CIRCLE STYLE KABADDI_F_ALL_INDIA | ChRanbirSinghUniversity,Jind | – | – | – |
| 16. | CIRCLE STYLE KABADDI_M_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 17. | CROSSCOUNTRY_F_ALL_INDIA | MangaloreUniversity | – | – | – |
| 18. | CROSSCOUNTRY_M_ALL_INDIA | MangaloreUniversity | – | – | – |
| 19. | FENCING_F_ALL_INDIA | UniversityofJammu,BabasahebAmbedkar RoadJammu 180 006 | – | – | – |
| 20. | FENCING_M_ALL_INDIA | UniversityofJammu,BabasahebAmbedkar RoadJammu 180 006 | – | – | – |
| 21. | GATKA_F_ALL_INDIA | Suresh Gyan Vihar University,Mahal, Jagatpura,Jaipur-302017(Rajasthan) | – | – | – |
| 22. | GATKA_M_ALL_INDIA | Suresh Gyan Vihar University,Mahal, Jagatpura,Jaipur-302017(Rajasthan) | – | – | – |
| 23. | GYMNASTICS_F_ALL_INDIA | GuruNanakDevUniversity | – | – | – |
| 24. | GYMNASTICS_M_ALL_INDIA | GuruNanakDevUniversity | – | – | – |
| 25. | KICKBOXING_F_ALL_INDIA | GuruKashiUniversity,SardulgarhRoad, Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda 151 302 | – | – | – |
| 26. | KICKBOXING_M_ALL_INDIA | GuruKashiUniversity,SardulgarhRoad, Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda 151 302 | – | – | – |
| 27. | KORFBALLALL_INDIA | ApexUniversity,Jaipur | – | – | – |
| 28. | MALLAKHAMBA_F_ALL_INDIA | LNCTUniversity, | – | – | – |
| 29. | MALLAKHAMBA_M_ALL_INDIA | LNCTUniversity, | – | – | – |
| 30. | NETBALL_F_ALL_INDIA | Suresh Gyan Vihar University,Mahal, Jagatpura,Jaipur-302017(Rajasthan) | – | – | – |
| 31. | NETBALL_M_ALL_INDIA | Suresh Gyan Vihar University,Mahal, Jagatpura,Jaipur-302017(Rajasthan) | – | – | – |
| 32. | PENCAKSILAT_F_ALL_INDIA | BengaluruNorthUniversity | – | – | – |
| 33. | PENCAKSILAT_M_ALL_INDIA | BengaluruNorthUniversity | – | – | – |
| 34. | PITTHU_M_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 35. | POWERLIFTING_F_ALL_INDIA | GulbargaUniversity,Gulbarga, | – | – | – |
| 36. | POWERLIFTING_M_ALL_INDIA | GulbargaUniversity,Gulbarga, | – | – | – |
| 37. | ROLLERSKATES_F_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 38. | ROLLERSKATES_M_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 39. | ROWING_F_ALL_INDIA | LovelyProfessionalUniversity,Phagwara | – | – | – |
| 40. | ROWING_M_ALL_INDIA | LovelyProfessionalUniversity,Phagwara | – | – | – |
| 41. | RUGBY_F_ALL_INDIA | KISSDEEMEDTOBEUNIVERSITY | – | – | – |
| 42. | RUGBY_M_ALL_INDIA | ChandigarhUniversity | – | – | – |
| 43. | SEPAKTAKRAW_F_ALL_INDIA | RayalseemaUniversity,Kurnool,Andhra Pradesh | – | – | – |
| 44. | SEPAKTAKRAW_M_ALL_INDIA | RayalseemaUniversity,Kurnool,Andhra Pradesh | – | – | – |
| 45. | SHOOTINGAIRRIFLEANDAIR PISTOL_F_ALL_INDIA | PanjabUniversity,Chandigarh | – | – | – |
| 46. | SHOOTINGAIRRIFLEANDAIR PISTOL_M_ALL_INDIA | PanjabUniversity,Chandigarh | – | – | – |
| 47. | SHOOTINGTRAPSKEET,DOUBLE TRAP, 25 MTR. 50M (RIFLE + PISTOL)_F_ALL_INDIA | PanjabUniversity,Chandigarh | – | – | – |
| 48. | SHOOTINGTRAPSKEET,DOUBLE TRAP, 25 MTR. 50M (RIFLE + PISTOL)_M_ALL_INDIA | PanjabUniversity,Chandigarh | – | – | – |
| 49. | SOFTBALL_F_ALL_INDIA | VikramUniversity | – | – | – |
| 50. | SOFTBALL_M_ALL_INDIA | VikramUniversity | – | – | – |
| 51. | SQUASHRACKETS_F_ALL_INDIA | SomaiyaVidyaviharUniversity | – | – | – |
| 52. | SQUASHRACKETS_M_ALL_INDIA | SomaiyaVidyaviharUniversity | – | – | – |
| 53. | TAEKWONDO_F_ALL_INDIA | GuruNanakDevUniversity | – | – | – |
| 54. | TAEKWONDO_M_ALL_INDIA | GuruNanakDevUniversity | – | – | – |
| 55. | TESTANTAKSHRI_F_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 56. | WATER-POLO_F_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 57. | WATER-POLO_M_ALL_INDIA | UNIVERSITYOFKERALA | – | – | – |
| 58. | WRESTLINGF/SAND G/R_F_ALL_INDIA | GuruKashiUniversity,SardulgarhRoad, Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda 151 302 | – | – | – |
| 59. | WRESTLINGF/SAND G/R_M_ALL_INDIA | GuruKashiUniversity,SardulgarhRoad, Talwandi Sabo, Bhatinda 151 302 | – | – | – |
| 60. | WT.LIFTING_F_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 61. | WT. LIFTING_F_NORTH_EAST_ZONE | LovelyProfessionalUniversity,Phagwara | – | – | – |
| 62. | WT. LIFTING_F_SOUTH_WEST_ZONE | – | – | – | |
| 63. | WT.LIFTING_M_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – |
| 64. | WT. LIFTING_M_NORTH_EAST_ZONE | LovelyProfessionalUniversity,Phagwara | – | – | – |
| 65. | WT. LIFTING_M_SOUTH_WEST_ZONE | – | – | – | |
| 66. | WUSHU_F_ALL_INDIA | ChandigarhUniversity | – | – | – |
| 67. | WUSHU_M_ALL_INDIA | ChandigarhUniversity | – | – | – |
| 68. | X_ANTAKSHRI_TEST_M_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – | |
| 69. | YOGA_F_ALL_INDIA | KalingaInstituteofIndustrialTechnology (Deemed to be University),Bhubaneswar(KIIT) | – | – | – |
| 70. | YOGA_M_ALL_INDIA | – | – | – |
