The tournament was designed as a U19 youth football tournament since 2015.That year, ten football clubs participated in final round.
FC Pune City beat Mohun Bagan A.C. in final by 3–0 on 11 June 2017 to clinch their first IFA Shield title.
Pathachakra defeated Kolkata XI by 1-1, (Pen 4-2) to enter the final round.
[1] FC Pune City beats Mohun Bagan A.C. in final by 3–0 on 11 June 2017.
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