BAI

Follow these steps in order. Starting early gives your child a significant advantage — many spots fill fast.

1. 1

   Identify your State Badminton Association — every Indian state has a BAI-affiliated body (e.g. Karnataka Badminton Association).

2. 2

   Apply for state-association membership and a BAI-ID with proof of age, passport-size photographs, and the membership fee (varies by state).

3. 3

   Compete in state-level ranking tournaments and trials — this is how most state associations select who they nominate for national events.

4. 4

   Watch for your state association's nomination announcement ahead of each BAI National Ranking Tournament or Championship.

5. 5

   Once nominated, complete entry formalities through your state association before the deadline listed in the tournament circular on badmintonindia.org.

6. 6

   Prepare the required documents (below) ahead of the event, since national-level draws are typically finalised 1–2 weeks before play begins.

Prepare these before the tournament entry deadline — missing documents result in rejection.

• Valid BAI-ID (obtained via your State Badminton Association)
• Birth certificate or Aadhaar card — for age-category verification
• Recent passport-size photographs
• State association nomination confirmation for the specific event
• Parent / guardian consent form — mandatory for players under 18
• Entry fee payment proof as specified in the tournament circular