The senior India squad began its preparatory camp in Bengaluru on August 15 ahead of next month's CAFA Nations Cup, but 13 players, including seven from Mohun Bagan, have skipped the camp.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant remain unbeaten at home with a 2-0 win over FC Goa
Jamshedpur FC finished with 43 points from 20 games, winning 13 games.
Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle hoped for a positive start despite starting their campaign away.