Exploit-X-E2: National Level Capture The Flag (CTF) Competition 2026
By KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology
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Quick Answer
A national offline Capture The Flag hackathon at KPRIET Coimbatore with a ₹50,000 prize pool across 6 attack tracks.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹50,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Exploit-X-E2 is a premier national-level Capture The Flag (CTF) hackathon organised by KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology (KPRIET) in Coimbatore. This offline competition challenges participants to tackle 6 attack tracks, testing their cybersecurity and ethical hacking skills in a competitive environment.
Who Should Apply Open to students and cybersecurity enthusiasts across India. Teams or individuals can participate.
Format & Timeline The event takes place on July 27, 2026, at KPRIET, Coimbatore. It is a single-day offline competition with multiple attack tracks. Judging is based on successful exploitation and problem-solving.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹50,000.
Eligibility Open to participants from across India. No specific team size restrictions mentioned.
How to Apply Registration closes on July 25, 2026. Apply via the official Internshala competition page linked above.
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Organizers
The KPR Incubation Centre (KIC) is the business incubator of KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, an engineering college in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It is run by the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIIED), and the college is run by…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹50,000
What You Get
The champion team competes for a ₹50,000 voucher prize pool. On top of the prize, the event carries tiered technical corporate backing from EC-Council, Hackup Technology and Sparkout Tech — described as providing "elite validation and resources" — so top finishers gain recognition tied to professional certification and enterprise deep-tech organisations. This is a competition prize, not a grant or loan.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
