Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 5:30 am – 5:30 am
Capture The Flag (CTF) — Techkriti'27, IIT Kanpur
A cybersecurity competition hosted by Techkriti, the annual science and technology festival of IIT Kanpur. Participants solve practical security challenges in a simulated real-world environment — identifying vulnerabilities, applying technical problem-solving skills, and capturing hidden flags to score points.
Who it's for Open to undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and working professionals worldwide. Participants may compete individually or in teams of up to 2 members. The contest is team-rated, so anyone forming a team must register accordingly. Only currently enrolled university students are eligible for prizes.
What to expect
Prizes
Rules and fair play Any malpractice or plagiarism leads to immediate disqualification. Participants must follow all competition guidelines, and in case of dispute the decision of the Techkriti Team, IIT Kanpur, is final. To claim prize money, participants must register on both the competition platform and the Techkriti website.
About the organiser Techkriti is the flagship annual techno-management festival of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, one of India's premier engineering institutions. The festival regularly draws thousands of students and professionals across competitions, workshops, and talks, and its CTF is a recognised fixture on the Indian collegiate cybersecurity circuit.
Team size: 1–2 Registration deadline: 2026-11-14