Capture the Flag (CTF) is a cybersecurity competition where participants attempt to find “flags”—specific strings of text (e.g., tomctf{example_text})—hidden within vulnerable programs, websites, or network environments. TomCTF is a 24-hour Jeopardy-style CTF featuring challenges across multiple domains and difficulty levels, testing technical skill, problem-solving, and cybersecurity knowledge.
Event Theme: Cybersecurity Capture the Flag Challenges
Eligibility:
Team Size: 3 members
Open to all participants
Event Format & Structure:
Mode: Offline
Duration: 24 hours (27–28 February 2026)
Jeopardy-style CTF: Participants solve independent challenges to capture flags
Categories of Challenges:
OSINT
Web
Cryptography
Forensics
Reverse Engineering
Binary Exploitation
Miscellaneous
Rules & Guidelines:
Flag or hint sharing is strictly prohibited
Malicious activities, including attacking the infrastructure or other teams, lead to disqualification
Automated scanners, brute-force attacks, or DDoS attacks on the platform result in disqualification
In case of a tie, earlier submission time determines ranking
Participants must bring their own laptops with necessary tools
Prizes & Certificates:
Prize Pool: ₹1.5 Lakhs for winners plus additional exciting prizes
Participation certificates provided to all participants
Winners and top performers receive prizes
Registration:
Register via the Unstop platform or on-site (contact organizer beforehand)
