A total of 5 teams participated in the tournament through being invited by the All India Football Federation.

The final match happened between India and Cameroon and India won the match in penalty shoot out.

[2] India won the Nehru Cup after defeating the Cameroon 5–4 on penalties after the match ended 2–2 in extra-time.

[3][4] On 15 June 2012 the All India Football Federation announced the format for the 2012 Nehru Cup.

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