Indian State Leagues
State football leagues in India represents premier-state, overall 5th-10th men's and 3rd women's tier of the Indian football league system. There are currently a total of 36 state associations affiliated with the national governing body, the All India Football Federation.
Most of the state associations organise and have own affiliated football competitions in their respective states. The state leagues operate as a system of promotion and relegation with I-League 3, Indian Women's League 2, and lower regional leagues. Clubs of top national leagues also participate in their respective state leagues, most often with youth or reserve teams.