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InCTF is a multi-month, beginner-friendly ethical hacking programme with training, Capture The Flag contests, and a national-level final championship.
Learn from Team bi0s, build real skills, win prizes, and get recognized through InCTF's national cybersecurity platform.
What is InCTF?
India's first and flagship ethical hacking contest with a multi-month free programme.
Who can participate?
College students and working professionals in India.
Prizes & Recognition
Prizes, certificates, and post-contest training opportunities for top performers.
What is InCTF?
InCTF is a national-level ethical hacking championship run by Team bi0s in association with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and the Amrita Center for Cyber Security. The programme is designed for college students and professionals who want to learn, compete, and grow in cybersecurity.
Started in 2010, InCTF has reached over 1,000+ university students across India from 25 states through its contest and training ecosystem.
Key Highlights
multi-month, completely free programme.
Beginner-friendly learning path with room for advanced participation.
Organized by Team bi0s and supported by Amrita's cybersecurity ecosystem.
"Learn, compete, and grow in cybersecurity."
Prizes, Perks & Career Outcomes
InCTF is not only a competition; it is also a learning and recognition platform for cybersecurity talent.
Prizes
Top performers receive exciting prizes and exclusive InCTF goodies to celebrate their achievements.
Certificates & Training
Participants receive certificates, and top performers get access to exclusive online cybersecurity training following the contest.
Recognition
Stand out to top recruiters. We highlight recruitment partners and offer exclusive internship opportunities with our sponsor organizations this year.
Our Current Sponsors
How the Championship Works
Training, practice, competition, and final deployment.
Training
Participants use InCTF training resources and supporting learning material to build fundamentals before competing.
Practice
Learners can use the bi0s wiki, challenge archive, and related learning channels to practice concepts and improve confidence.
Online CTF
Participants compete in the core Capture The Flag contest.
On-site Championship Finals
Selected participants will be invited to attend the final round in person, where they will compete at the championship event.
Mission Timeline
Registrations Open
Mission portal active. Team formation begins.
Training Period
Access learning resources and interactive workshops.
Practice & Prep
Solve past challenges in the archive.
Online CTF
The qualifiers. Top teams advance to the finals.
Final Round
On-site showdown at Amrita University.
Next Steps
Internships and career growth.
InCTF Training & Learning
InCTF provides comprehensive training-related content, including a live training schedule and a rich repository of learning resources.
Participants can master cybersecurity fundamentals through public resources, guided material, and hands-on practice challenges both before and during the active competition cycle.
Training Features
Extensive Platform Ecosystem
Training and learning resources are readily available through dedicated InCTF pages and linked educational platforms.
Archive & Writeups
Participants can revise key concepts and techniques using archive-style material and detailed solution writeups.
Current Edition Materials
Access specialized session materials, guides, and specific training resources tailored for the current edition of the championship.
Resources to Level Up
Training Videos / Learning Content
Use the training schedule and linked learning resources already exposed by InCTF.
[ View Training ]Expert Speakers
Sreepriya C
Senior Security Analyst
Jayakrishna Menon
Security Researcher
Abhishek JM
Head of Mobile Security
Meenakshi
Senior Security Engineer
Rohit Krishnan
Security Research Scientist
Vishvesh
Security Researcher
Suraj
Reverse Engineer and Antibot Bypass Specialist
Srikesh
Security Consultant
Rohit Narayanan M
Security Engineer
Yadhu Krishna K
MDR Intern
Mission Command
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Top-ranked multi-disciplinary research university driving innovation.
Team bi0s
India's No.1 ranked CTF hacking team and pioneering research group.
Amrita Center for Cyber Security
Dedicated research hub building indigenous cybersecurity capabilities.
Partners & Supporters
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about Operation VAJRA.