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
online
392
Participants
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
ShellCTF 2026 is a practical, hands-on Capture The Flag event designed for cybersecurity enthusiasts of all levels. The challenges focus on real-world concepts across domains like web security, forensics, cryptography, OSINT, and reverse engineering - making it a solid learning and competitive experience. Date: March 8, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (IST) Platform: shellctf.me (final challenge access) Listing & Registration: Available on website Rounds Overview Round 1 - Registration & Platform Setup Register via Unstop and create your account on shellctf.me Join the official communication channels (details shared after registration via email) No elimination - this ensures everyone is ready before the event day Round 2 - Main CTF Event (Live Competition) 4-hour live jeopardy-style CTF Multiple categories with increasing difficulty Solve challenges, capture flags, and climb the live leaderboard Participation Contribution To support VM infrastructure and platform hosting costs, participants are requested to contribute ₹50 per person. We’ve intentionally kept this minimal so students and learners everywhere can participate easily. Note: Failure to complete payment may lead to disqualification after the event. Team Size: 1-4 members allowed If you know someone interested in hacking, cybersecurity, or CTFs, feel free to share this with them and help grow the community.