[4][5] The draw took place on 30 March 2023 at Football House, Dwarka, New Delhi.

[6] Speaking at the draw, Shaji Prabhakaran, the All India Football Federation Secretary General, said "My best wishes to all the 16 teams ... all efforts have been made to create a holistic situation for the development and rapid growth of Indian women's football.

The champions of the twelve state leagues have been awarded a place in the final round along with the clubs which finished in the top four positions in the 2021–22 season.

The matches were played at two venues located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat; Transstadia and Shahbaug Police Stadium.

[14] AIFF allowed maximum of three foreign players per team but only two can be part of starting 11.