CREST CTF 2026

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)