Everyone has been asking the same question — when will the All India Inter-University Games happen? AIU has now released the Sports Calendar for the academic year 2026–27, so athletes across the country who want to participate can finally start preparing.
the competitions are run between December 2026 and March 2027, with AIU publishing the exact date and venue for each individual sport separately.
The All India Inter-University Games are played across host universities all over India, and athletes can only participate through their university, there is no option to register or compete individually. If you’re a student wanting to take part, you cannot sign up on your own.
Because of this, the first thing you need to do is go to your university’s Sports Department and ask whether your university is registered under AIU. Many colleges and universities are not members of AIU or haven’t completed registration — if yours is one of them, you will not be eligible to participate in this event, regardless of your individual talent or fitness.
A common question students ask is: what’s the benefit of winning a medal at the All India Inter-University Games? Winning here can help you get selected for national-level events in your sport and builds your recognition within that sporting discipline. Medals and certificates from these tournaments can also support sports quota applications for government jobs, though the exact benefit depends on the specific job notification and department.
For the complete, sport-wise date and venue details 👇🏻 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GCXCUtJQrJc65scFmTM1dkHNP68OdXEQ/view?usp=sharing