You've studied cybersec, read about it, but let's be honest, theory only gets you so far. Welcome to Wavin' Flag, where you'll crack codes, exploit systems, and hunt flags like your life depends on it, while still somehow missing the most obvious one.
General Rules
Team Size - 1-3 members
Cross-college teams are allowed.
Eligibility - Must be currently pursuing a degree.
Participation Limit - Limited to 12 teams.
Mode - Offline event (6 hours).
The CTF event will take place on 24th April 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Challenges - Topics include cryptography, web security, reverse engineering, forensics, OSINT, and more.
Participants must bring their own laptops or required tools.
Any unauthorized attempts to compromise the host system will lead to disqualification.
Ensure adherence to all event rules for a fair and competitive environment.
The team with the highest score wins; in case of a tie, the team that solves challenges faster ranks higher.
The Capture The Flag (CTF) will follow a Jeopardy-style format.
Participants will either download challenge files to extract the "flag" or interact with a web service to retrieve it.
Flags should be submitted in the format TECHNIX{flag}, e.g., if the flag is h3ll0w0rld, it should be submitted as TECHNIX{h3ll0w0rld}.
Teams may use online resources and tools, but external human assistance or sharing challenges on public platforms is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification.
Hints will be available on the platform, but using them will result in point deductions.
Late entries will not be permitted. The registration closes at 5pm, 22nd April 2026.
Prize Pool: 8,000 Rs
1st Place 5,000 Rs.
2nd Place 3,000 Rs.
COORDINATORS:
Akaash Samson: 97657 04822
Jai Gauns Dessai: 89750 38986
Pratik Nayak: 75073 57427