2014 I-League 2nd Division

The 2014 I-League 2nd Division was the inaugural season of the I-League 2nd Division, serving as the second tier of Indian football. Organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the league commenced in January 2014 and concluded in June 2014. Featuring a total of 12 teams, the competition aimed to promote a more competitive structure within Indian football, allowing clubs to earn promotion to the I-League, the nation's premier football league. The season was marked by intense competition, logistical challenges, and the introduction of new clubs, fostering the growth of football at the grassroots level in India. Royal Wahingdoh emerged as the season’s champions, securing promotion to the I-League for the following season.