2012 Indian Federation Cup
The 2012 Indian Federation Cup was the 34th season of the top knock-out competition in India. The qualifiers started in August while the Final Round took place from 19 September 2012 to 30 September 2012.
Salgaocar were the defending champions, having beaten East Bengal 3–1 in the 2011 Final.
DD Sports Friday agreed to telecast live the semifinals and final of the tournament.
The cup was eventually won by East Bengal after they defeated Dempo in the final on 30 September 2012.Teams
Calendar
The calendar for the 2012 Indian Federation Cup, as announced by the All India Football Federation:
| Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs |
| Qualification | August | 6 | 6 |
| Group Stage | 19–26 September | 24 | 16 |
| Semi-Finals | 27–28 September | 2 | 4 |
| Final | 30 September | 1 | 2 |
Qualifying Rounds
All of the teams entering the competition that are not members of the I-League and have to compete in the qualifying rounds.Group stage
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Semi-Finals
Final
Goalscorers
5 goals:
4 goals:
3 goals:
2 goals:
1 goal:
