Amrita InCTF 2026 powered by TCS co-powered by NIQ

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