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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
391
Participants
₹40,000
Prize Pool
35
Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Quality Score
Quality Score
72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
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TRYST CTF — A Jeopardy-Style Cybersecurity Capture the Flag Competition
Step into the world of cybersecurity where logic is your weapon, curiosity is your shield, and every vulnerability is a puzzle waiting to be solved.
Capture The Flag (CTF) is an immersive ethical hacking hackathon designed to simulate real-world cyberattack scenarios in a completely safe and controlled environment.
TRYST CTF is being conducted by DevClub, IIT Delhi under TRYST, IITD's annual tech fest!
Event Structure: Only 1 On-Site Round
Time: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, 28th February 2026
Venue: LH114, Lecture Hall Complex, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Outhack Your Competition Across 6 Classic Cybersecurity Domains:
- Web Exploitation
- Cryptography
- Reverse Engineering
- Forensics
- Binary Exploitation
- OSiNT
Who Should Participate?:
Everyone from beginners looking for hands-on exposure to CTF competitions, to confident white hats looking to test their skills. From students interested in cybersecurity and ethical hacking to developers curious about how applications get exploited. This competition is for anyone passionate about problem-solving and security.
No prior professional experience is required — just logical thinking and a hunger to learn.
Why Participate?
- Compete for an INR 40k Prize Pool
- Real-world Cybersecurity Simulation and Hands-on practical learning
- Competitive leaderboard, and a chance to prove your hacking skills — ethically
- Networking with like-minded cybersec enthusiasts