Khelo India University Games are set to be hosted in Rajasthan in November 2025. These games will give a strong platform to village and city youth of the state. Nearly 6,000 players are expected to participate in 25 different sports, and biggest university-level sports festival in India.
This year Games will be jointly organised by Poornima University and Rajasthan University in Jaipur. More than 4,000 athletes from over 200 universities across India are participate in multi-sport event.
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Key Highlights of Khelo India University Games
| Name of Event | Khelo India University Games 2025 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Host State | Rajasthan |
| Duration | 12 Days in November 2025 |
| Players Expected | Around 6,000 |
| Number of Sports | 20 |
| Venues | 6 institutions & stadiums in Jaipur |
| Registration Website | university.kheloindia.gov.in |
Khelo India University Games
The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) is a national multi-sport event for university athletes in India. Over the past few years, youngsters showcase their sporting talent – the Khelo India initiative. The program aims to strengthen and revive the sports culture in India.
The games will be conducted at top sports facilities in the state:
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Poornima University
- Rajasthan University
- Jagatpura Shooting Range
- Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium
- Rajasthan Police Academy
Schedule of Khelo India University Games
- Event Duration: 12 Days
- Dates: 9th to 20th November 2025
- Host State: Rajasthan
- Organizing Body: Rajasthan State Sports Council with co-hosts Poornima University & Rajasthan University
The detailed match schedule and fixtures will be released on the official portal before the games begin.
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Sports List for KIUG 2025
As per the official website, the following 20 sports will be part of the Khelo India University Games 2025:
- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Fencing
- Football
- Hockey
- Judo
- Kabaddi
- Mallakhamb
- Rugby
- Shooting
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
- Yogasana
Registration for Khelo India University Games
STEP 1: Visit the official website university.kheloindia.gov.in
STEP 2: Click on the registration option for Universities/Players.
STEP 3: Fill in required details like University Name, Player Information, ID Proofs, and Sports Category.
STEP 4: Upload documents and confirm team details.
STEP 5: Submit the form and take a printout for records.
The first Khelo India University Games hosted in 2020 at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Odisha. This year Rajasthan has been chosen to host the games.