New Delhi, May 20 -- The Club Licensing Committee - First Instance Body (CLC-FIB) of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) met on Sunday, May 17, to take its decisions on the ICLS Premier 1 Club Licensing for the 2026-27 season.

The following are the results: License granted with sanctions: NorthEast United FC, East Bengal FC, Jamshedpur FC, Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC, FC Goa and Punjab FC, according to the AIFF.

License rejected: Sporting Club Delhi, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters FC, Mohammedan Sporting Club, and Inter Kashi.

The clubs whose applications have been rejected have the right to either appeal the decision or request an exemption to participate in the national club competition, as p...