CREST CTF 2026 is a national-level, student-led Capture The Flag (CTF) competition organized by the CREST Cybersecurity Club, Pimpri Chinchwad University.

The competition follows a Jeopardy-style format and is designed to test practical offensive security skills, problem-solving ability, and real-world cybersecurity knowledge.

Participants will solve challenges across multiple categories, including:

Web Exploitation

Cryptography

Reverse Engineering

Binary Exploitation (Pwn)

Forensics

Miscellaneous

The event is conducted in a hybrid format (Onsite + Online), ensuring accessibility to participants across India while maintaining a competitive, high-quality CTF environment.

CREST CTF 2026 focuses on:

Realistic attack scenarios

Beginner-to-advanced difficulty progression

Learning-driven competitive experience

Industry-relevant security concepts

Whether you are a beginner stepping into cybersecurity or an experienced CTF player looking for serious competition, CREST CTF 2026 offers a structured and challenging battlefield.

Date: 28 February 2026
Format: Jeopardy-style
Mode: Hybrid (Onsite + Online)

CREST CTF 2026

MVP Award (Overall Highest Scorer)
CRTP – Certified Red Team Professional
Sponsored by Altered Security

Onsite Track Prizes

1st Place – INR 1,00,000+
Includes:
ASCP
OffSec PG Practice
ACP
INR 12,000 Cash

2nd Place – INR 90,000+
Includes:
ASCP
ACP
CASA
INR 8,000 Cash

3rd Place – INR 75,000+
Includes:
ASCP
ACP
INR 5,000 Cash

4th Place – INR 40,000+
Includes:
ACP
CASA

5th Place – INR 30,000+
Includes:
ACP
TryHackMe Subscription

Additional Onsite Benefits:
Milo Game Zone Passes

Online Track Prizes

1st Place – INR 90,000+
Includes:
OffSec PG Practice
2 x ACP
CASA

2nd Place – INR 60,000+
Includes:
OffSec PG Practice
ACP
CASA

3rd Place – INR 40,000+
Includes:
ACP
CASA

4th Place – INR 30,000+
Includes:
ACP
2 x TryHackMe Subscriptions

Supported By

APISEC University
OffSec
Altered Security
White Arrow Cybersecurity
Hack The Box Mumbai (Community Partner)