About CAT 1

AIFF CAT 1 Referees are eligible to officiate all national-level matches. CAT 2 Referees who officiate and consistently perform really good in all the AIFF competitions are elevated to CAT 1 Referees and Assistant Referees. This provides them an opportunity to officiate in I-League and ISL matches. Based on their performance at this level they are nominated for FIFA Referees & Assistant Referees by AIFF

License Diploma Category 1
Assessment
  • Match assessment
  • Annual fitness check
  • Random fitness check
Licensing Criteria

All competitions organized by AIFF

Cost No fees
Pre-Requisite
  • CAT 2
  • Pass annual fitness test
License Validity Depending on fitness, upto 45 years of age
Mode of Delivery

1-day fitness test organized by AIFF

Learning Outcomes NA
About the course
Minimum Age: 18
Course Duration : 3-5 Days

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