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Override.exe

unstopHosted on Unstop

Fetched 2 days ago

Thursday, April 2, 2026

to Saturday, May 16, 2026

•

1 month long

CybersecurityEdtechCloud
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.

Event Type

in person

373

Participants

₹22,000

Prize Pool

33

Est. Projects

Override.exe is a Jeopardy-style cybersecurity competition designed to test your problem-solving and technical skills in a fast-paced, competitive environment. Participants will solve challenges across domains such as Web Security, Cryptography, Reverse Engineering, Forensics, OSINT, and Steganography. From decoding hidden messages to analyzing files and uncovering vulnerabilities, each challenge pushes you to think like an attacker and a defender. ₹22,000 prize pool Hands-on cybersecurity problem-solving experience Round 1: Online Qualifier Participate in an online CTF round Solve challenges across multiple domains Teams can participate remotely Evaluation based on challenges solved, difficulty, and time Top teams will be shortlisted for the final round. Round 2: Final Round An on-campus Jeopardy-style CTF competition. Shortlisted teams will compete on a dedicated CTF platform. Participants can choose and solve challenges in any order. Submit flags to earn points and climb the leaderboard. Final results will be based on leaderboard rankings. Note: The online qualifier round and final round will be conducted on an online CTF platform. Scoring is based on: Number of challenges solved Difficulty level of challenges Time of submission (for tie-breaking) Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students Participants from any college or institution can apply Basic knowledge of programming and cybersecurity is recommended. Team Rules: Teams can have 1, 2, or 3 members. Every participant must register individually first. Once all members have registered, the Team Leader forms the team by entering teammates' registered email IDs in the team formation form before Round 1 begins. Each registered participant receives an invite on their dashboard to join the team, which must be accepted to confirm. Once a team is confirmed, it cannot be changed; team assignments are permanent. Cross-college teams are allowed. Rules & Guidelines: Participants must bring their own laptops and chargers Internet access will be provided at the venue All challenges must be solved during the event duration Brute force attacks or misuse of infrastructure are strictly prohibited Sharing flags between teams is not allowed The decision of organizers/judges will be final Registration Process: Step 1: Click on the “Register Now” button on the event page and complete your individual registration by filling in the required details. Step 2: Create your team or join an existing team. If you are forming a team, add members using their registered email IDs on the platform. Step 3: All invited team members must accept the team invitation on their dashboard to confirm the team formation. Step 4: Ensure that your team size is between 1–3 members and that all members have successfully joined before the registration deadline. Step 5: Once the team is finalized, you will receive a confirmation on the platform and via email. Step 6: Join our WhatsApp Community: WhatsApp Community For further updates stay tuned on our instagram page: Instagram Page Disqualification Criteria: Plagiarism or sharing solutions between teams Exploiting the platform or infrastructure Submission of incorrect or manipulated flags Misconduct during the event Participation Advisory: Participants are advised to carry: Laptop with charger. All necessary tools and software are pre-installed. Note: Food and refreshments will not be provided during the event

Judge Accessibility

Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10

Top signals

Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges

Organizers

Alex Johnson

alex@example.org

Jamie Rivera

jamie@example.org

Sam Chen

sam@example.org

Estimated Audience

Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech

Technical Focus

AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%

Industries

Healthcare
Education
Climate

Technologies

Python
React
OpenAI

Why this estimate

  • • Hosted by a university
  • • Open to students
  • • MLH member event

Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.

Quality Score

Quality Score

72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
Operations12/15

Why this score

Strong organiser track record
Returning event
Well-sponsored

Missing data

Prize details
Code of conduct