The 2025 Khelo India University Games are scheduled to take place in Rajasthan this coming November. Marking the fifth installment of this tournament, the event serves as a premier platform for thousands of emerging athletes nationwide to demonstrate their athletic prowess. With an anticipated turnout of approximately 6,000 competitors across 20 distinct sporting disciplines, this remains India’s most significant university-level sports competition.
Beyond offering a competitive arena for students, these games aim to showcase Rajasthan’s rich heritage and warm hospitality. According to Sports Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, the event is being meticulously planned to match the grand standards set by the Commonwealth Games.
How to Register for the 2025 University Games
While the official government portal has not yet released the formal registration guidelines, the following steps represent the expected online application procedure.
Universities intending to participate must manage team and athlete enrollments via the official Khelo India University Games portal at university.kheloindia.gov.in.
STEP 1: Access the official site at university.kheloindia.gov.in
STEP 2: Select the registration portal designated for Universities or Athletes.
STEP 3: Input the required credentials, including University details, athlete profiles, identification documents, and sport disciplines.
STEP 4: Upload necessary documentation and verify all team information.
STEP 5: Finalize the submission and keep a printed copy for your personal records.
Participation is restricted exclusively to universities and athletes who have successfully completed the registration process.
Also read: Khelo Rajasthan Youth Games
Event Schedule for 2025
- Duration of Event: 12 Days
- Tournament Dates: November 9th to 20th, 2025
- Host Region: Rajasthan
- Organizers: Rajasthan State Sports Council, partnered with Poornima University & Rajasthan University
A comprehensive schedule of matches and event fixtures will be published on the official website prior to the commencement of the games.