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
27
Participants
₹300,000
Prize Pool
2
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
InCTF Junior is India’s first and largest national-level cybersecurity contest exclusively for school students (Grades 8–12). Organized by Team bi0s, India’s leading student-run cybersecurity team, and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, this event aims to nurture young talent in the field of ethical hacking, cybersecurity, and digital forensics through fun, practical challenges.
Eligibility:
Open to school students studying in Grades 8 to 12 across India.
Participation is strictly individual — team participation is not allowed.
Students from any school board (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, etc.) are eligible.
No prior cybersecurity knowledge is required — the event is beginner-friendly.
Rules:
Each participant must use their own device and internet connection for the online rounds.
Use of automation tools, flag sharing, or plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant for rule violations.
Decisions by the organizing committee will be final and binding.
Judging Criteria:
Participants are ranked based on the total points scored by solving challenges.
In case of a tie, the participant who reaches the score earlier ranks higher.
Bonus points may be awarded for innovative approaches or full challenge completions.