CTFQuest is a multi-round CTF designed to test participant’s skills in ethical hacking, problem-solving, and cyber-defense techniques.

• The competition consists of three rounds with increasing difficulty.
• Each team must consist of exactly 2 members.
• Cross-department teams are allowed.
• Participants must register with accurate details; fake or duplicate entries lead to disqualification.
• Round 1 is held online for 24 hours in Jeopardy format & focuses on Basic Web, OSINT, Cryptography, Steganography, and Linux/Forensic. Based on results teams are shortlisted for round 2.
• Round 2 is also conducted online for 24 hours. Includes Advanced Web, Forensics, Binary Exploitation, and Reverse Engineering. Dynamic scoring used in Round 2.
• Round 3 is an 8-hour offline final round conducted on campus and follows the Jeopardy format.
• For Round 3, all team members must be physically present.
• Participants must not attack the event infrastructure or platforms.
• Brute-force attacks are prohibited unless a challenge explicitly requires it.
• Sharing flags, answers, hints, or solutions with other teams is not allowed.
• The standard flag format for the event is: SECE{…}
• External tools and open-source utilities are allowed unless restricted in a specific challenge.
• Each challenge carries a predefined score.
• Dynamic scoring will be applied.
• Tie-breakers are based on fastest solve time, high-value solves and first-blood count.
• Participants will receive challenge access details upon registration.
• Teams must ensure a stable internet connection for online rounds.
• Technical or access issues must be reported immediately to coordinators.
• The event is open to students from all Engineering departments.
• A valid institutional ID is required for participation.
• Participants must follow institutional rules and code of conduct.
• Allowed activities include using Linux tools, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Ghidra, and writing custom scripts.
• Restricted activities include attacking organizers or judges, creating multiple accounts, plagiarism, and harassment.
• Unauthorized attacks, solution sharing, misconduct, and scoreboard manipulation result in disqualification.
• Communication will be maintained through an official WhatsApp/Discord group.
• Queries must be directed only to event coordinators.
• Decisions made by judges are final.
• CTFQuest is strictly for educational and ethical purposes.
• Techniques used in the competition must not be applied to unauthorized systems.
• The institution is not responsible for any misuse outside the competition.
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Showcase Your Innovations!
Design and develop software innovations for real-world problems

Guidelines:

Innovation Showcase – Project Expo | Thiran 2026

Innovation flourishes where structure is respected. To ensure fairness, inclusivity, and smooth execution of the event, the following rules are mandatory for all participants.

1. Entry Pass Requirement

• All participants must possess a valid individual entry pass on 06 February 2026.
• Entry to the venue will be strictly restricted without a valid entry pass.
• Entry passes will be verified at the venue.

2. Team Composition

• Each team must consist of exactly four (4) members.
• Teams are encouraged to be interdisciplinary, comprising students from different departments.

3. Project Presentation Requirements

Each participating team must present the following:

• A PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) clearly explaining:
  • Problem statement
  • Proposed solution
  • Technology stack used
  • Application and societal impact
• A clear workflow / block diagram illustrating the working principle of the prototype or product.

Clarity, structure, and originality will be key evaluation parameters.

4. Prototype Condition

• The prototype must be in proper working condition at the time of evaluation.
• Static models, simulations, or concept-only ideas will not be accepted.
• Teams must demonstrate the actual functionality of their project.

5. Registration & Verification Process

To complete registration, participants must strictly follow the process below:

Step 1: Ticket Purchase

• Purchase the event ticket through the official Thiran 2026 ticketing portal.

Step 2: Registration Form Submission

• Fill out the official Google Registration Form using the link below:
• Link – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVuuQq_ulZNdOM5pUDOv-yHw6ZKCPdShfiQuKKL9JrAruJGg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112358912716128040745

Step 3: Upload Entry Pass

• Upload the individual entry pass of each team member in the form.

Important Note:

• Registration will be considered incomplete if all entry passes are not uploaded.
• Incomplete registrations will not be allowed to participate or be evaluated.

6. General Guidelines

• Participants must adhere to all instructions issued by the event coordinators.
• Any violation of the above rules may result in immediate disqualification.

Fill this form- https://forms.gle/ANWujkYqWV4GuXtE9