The championship, previously known as AFC Youth Championship, will take place in the UAE from November 3 to 17.
Defending champions DPR Korea, who defeated Australia in the thrilling final 3-2 to win the title in 2010, are pooled against Vietnam, Jordan and Uzbekistan in Group C. Likewise, 2006 champions Saudi Arabia are in Group D alongside with Australia, Syria and Qatar.
Korea Republic, China, Thailand and Iraq made up Group B as host UAE will take on Kuwait in the curtain raiser on November 3.
The top four teams of the championship will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey.
AFC National Team Competitions Director Shin Man-gil (pic) conducted the official draw. The 16 finalists have been classified on the basis of the final rankings of the AFC U-19 Championship 2010.
After the group stage on November 3-8, the top two teams from each group (eight teams in total) will qualify for the quarterfinals (November 11) and the four winners of the quarterfinals will play in the semi-finals (November 14) and the winners advance to the final (November 17).
The Groups:
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