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The Junior National Football Championship,[1] also known as BC Roy Trophy, is an Indian football tournament held for players under-15 years of age representing the states of India. It was formerly held for the U-19 age group before being converted into an U-15 tournament from the 2023-24 edition. The participants in the annual competition are teams representing state associations of India under the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The tournament was instituted by the AIFF in 1962, with the Indian Football Association presenting the trophy in memory of former West Bengal Chief Minister Bidhan Chandra Roy.[2]
| Founded | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Region | India |
| Number of teams | 36 |
| Current champions | West Bengal (18th title) |
| Most successful team(s) | West Bengal (18 titles) |
| Television broadcasters | SportsKPI (YouTube) |
| Website | Junior NFC |
 2024–25 | |
The NFC structure was converted into a two tiered championship format from the 2023–24 season. The state associations are eligible to participate in the championship through the two tiers of the competition played across the country.
| Junior National Football Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tier | Division |
| I | Junior NFC Tier 1 |
| II | Junior NFC Tier 2 |
The following is the list of winners and runners-up of the championship:[2]
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