Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 5:30 am – 5:29 am
About the Event
CTF Arena is a Capture The Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition hosted by the Tech Society at IIIT Bhubaneswar. A CTF is a contest in which participants solve practical, real-world hacking challenges to uncover hidden clues called flags. Each flag acts as proof that a challenge has been solved and is submitted on a CTF platform to earn points.
Who It Is For
The event is aimed at students and aspiring security professionals who want to test their hacking, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a simulated real-world environment. Teams of 2 to 3 members can participate, making it a good fit for college teams looking to build hands-on offensive and defensive security experience.
What to Expect
Participants will face a series of challenges spanning core ethical hacking domains, including:
Each challenge is designed to represent a practical security scenario, encouraging participants to think like ethical hackers while staying within legal and responsible boundaries. The goal is not simply to break systems but to understand, analyze, and defend them, promoting both offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills.
Format and Venue
The competition will be conducted offline at IIIT Bhubaneswar, giving participants the chance to interact directly with cybersecurity enthusiasts, mentors, and experts from different colleges. The event is intended to promote cybersecurity awareness, encourage ethical hacking practices, and create a platform for collaboration among students passionate about security.
Prizes
Team Size
2 to 3 members per team.
Registration Deadline
20 December 2026.
About the Organiser
IIIT Bhubaneswar is an autonomous institute established by the Government of Odisha, focused on information technology and related disciplines. Its Tech Society runs student-led technical activities, including hackathons and security competitions, that give students practical exposure beyond the classroom. CTF Arena is part of that effort to build a security-minded student community in Odisha and across India.