About this hackathon
Opportunity Description – InCTF 2026
InCTF 2026 (Indian Capture The Flag) is India’s flagship cybersecurity competition, designed to identify, challenge, and nurture the next generation of security talent. Organized by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Team bi0s, and Traboda Labs, this national-level competition brings together students, researchers, and cybersecurity enthusiasts to solve real-world security challenges.
Participants will compete in a high-intensity Jeopardy-style Capture The Flag (CTF), testing their skills across domains like web security, cryptography, reverse engineering, binary exploitation, forensics, and more.
Eligibility:
Open to students across India
Participants can compete:
Individually or
In teams (team size as specified on the platform)
A basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts is recommended
No prior professional experience required
Competition Format:
Jeopardy-style CTF
Multiple categories including:
Web Exploitation
Cryptography
Reverse Engineering
Binary Exploitation
Digital Forensics
Miscellaneous challenges
Challenges vary in difficulty (easy → advanced)
Each challenge carries points based on complexity
Participants solve challenges to find flags and submit them for scoring
Process & Stages:
Registration:
Sign up on the platform and form your team (if applicable)
Qualifier Round (Online):
Open to all registered participants
Solve challenges within the given time window
Top teams advance to the next stage
Final Round:
Shortlisted teams compete in an advanced, high-difficulty CTF
May include additional real-world or scenario-based challenges
Results & Recognition:
Winners are announced based on leaderboard rankings
Top performers gain recognition and opportunities
Why Participate:
Work on real-world cybersecurity challenges
Gain exposure to industry-relevant problem-solving
Compete with top talent across the country
Opportunities to connect with leading cybersecurity professionals
Potential hiring and internship opportunities for top performers
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