Guidelines

• Format: Jeopardy-style Capture the Flag (CTF) competition
• Mode: Hybrid (Online + Offline)
• Theme: Special Ops
• Team Size: 2–4 members
• Duration: 8 Hours
• Prize Pool: ₹12,000
• Number of Questions: 25
• Join our Discord for latest updates https://discord.gg/ZK6b2NkqSB

Categories:

• Web
• Forensics
• Cryptography
• Reverse Engineering
• Miscellaneous / OSINT

Schedule

• 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM → Registrations & Setup
• 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM → Opening, Rules Briefing & Platform Walkthrough
• 10:15 AM – 05:15 PM → Competition (Teams attempt challenges & submit flags)
• 05:15 PM – 05:30 PM → Score Freeze & Verification
• 05:30 PM – 06:00 PM → Closing Ceremony & Prize Distribution

Scoring & Evaluation

• Points: Predefined based on challenge difficulty
• Dynamic Scoring: Some challenges’ points decrease as more teams solve them
• Ranking: Based on total points
• Tie-breaker: Team that reaches the score earlier ranks higher
• First Blood: Bonus points for the first team to solve a challenge

Rules

• Original Work: All flags must be solved independently by the team. No sharing of solutions or flags between teams.
• No External Assistance: Use of pre-solved writeups, online solutions, or third-party help is strictly prohibited.
• Tools & Resources: Participants may use personal laptops, VMs, and open-source tools unless specifically restricted.
• Fair Play: Any unethical behavior (e.g., DDoS attacks, brute-forcing the platform, tampering with infrastructure) will result in immediate disqualification.
• Flag Format: Flags will follow the format CTF{...} unless otherwise specified.
• Organizer’s Decision: Final and binding in case of disputes.
• Cash Prizes only for Offline Participants

Important Notes

• Bring your own laptop & chargers.
• Internet access will be provided (or restricted to LAN, based on setup).
• Keep backups of tools/scripts ready; no extra time will be given for technical issues.