National Cyber Security Research Council
Tamil Nadu - Hackathon

 06th September, 2025.

 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras), Chennai

ABOUT HACKATHON

A national-level Capture The Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition bringing together top minds to crack real-world cyber challenges in a high-stakes, gamified environment.
Collaborating with the State & Central Governments of India to empower the next wave of cybersecurity leaders.

Prize Money

  • 1st: Rs. 50,000
  • 2nd: Rs. 25,000
  • 3rd: Rs. 15,000

Bring your best and claim your prize!

Rules and Guidelines

  • Eligibility Criteria:
    • Participants must be aged between 18 and 35 to ensure a fair competition among individuals in a similar age group.
  • Team Size Limit:
    • Each team is limited to three members to encourage collaboration and teamwork while preventing overly large groups that could dominate the competition.
  • Registration Requirements:
    • Participants must register in advance, providing necessary personal information and agreeing to abide by the competition's rules and regulations.
  • Competition Format:
    • The competition will consist of multiple challenges across various categories, such as web exploitation, cryptography, reverse engineering, and more.
  • Scoring System:
    • Points will be awarded based on the difficulty of each challenge and the speed and accuracy with which teams solve them.
  • Code of Conduct:
    • All participants must adhere to a code of conduct that promotes ethical behavior, respect for others, and compliance with legal standards throughout the event.
  • Prohibited Activities:
    • Actions such as attacking other participants or attempting to disrupt the competition's infrastructure are strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.
  • Tools and Resources:
    • Participants are allowed to use only approved tools and resources during the competition, with restrictions on unauthorized software or techniques.
  • Disqualification Criteria:
    • Teams may be disqualified for violations of the rules, including cheating, plagiarism, or any behavior deemed unethical or inappropriate by the organizers.
  • Prizes and Awards:
    • Top-performing teams will receive prizes or awards, which may include cash prizes, certificates, or opportunities for further training or recognition in the cybersecurity community.
  • Registration Fee:
    • To participate the event registration fee Rs.1500 per team.