CryptNite 2026- National Cybersecurity CTF

About CryptNite: CryptNite is a national-level cybersecurity Capture The Flag (CTF) competition hosted by the SDG Club, Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. The event is designed to give students hands-on exposure to real-world cyber defense workflows such as threat detection, investigation, and response. The competition is conducted in two phases: Phase 1: Online Qualifiers Teams will participate in a 60-minute online CTF consisting of medium-difficulty cybersecurity challenges. The top 60 teams will qualify for the finals. Phase 2: On-campus Finals (MIT Bengaluru) Shortlisted teams will be invited to MIT Bengaluru for a live CTF and closing ceremony. Important Dates: Registrations Open: 12 February 2026 Registrations Close: 29 February 2026 Online Qualifiers: 1–9 March 2026 Finalists Announcement: 13 March 2026 Finals at MIT Bengaluru: 27 March 2026 Eligibility: Open to students from all Indian colleges Team size: 3–4 members Prizes & Recognition: Certificates and hoodies for finalist teams National-level recognition and industry exposure Rules: Each team can register only once Plagiarism, flag sharing, or collaboration between teams will lead to disqualification Organizer’s decision will be final How to Register: Registrations will be accepted via Unstop. The official website is for information only. Shortlisted teams will receive the CTF platform link via email.