Shillong Lajong were the defending champions, but could not advance to knock out stage.
[2][3] The qualifiers for Kolkata Zone were divided in two groups with five teams in each group, with SAI (East Zone), United S.C., and Rainbow AC advanced to the zonal round.
The matches of Karnataka–Andhra zone kicked off on 8 October 2018 with Ananthpur Sports Academy defeating Boca Juniors 2–0 in the opening game.
All matches were played at Khuman Lampak Turf Ground, Imphal.
All matches were played at Kahaani Sports Academy Ground, Ahmedabad.