CREST CTF 2.0

CREST CTF 2.0 | National Level Cyber Security Competition
Organized by CREST Cyber Club under the School of Computer Applications, Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU).
CREST CTF 2.0 is a national-level Capture The Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition designed to challenge and elevate your problem-solving, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity skills. Whether you are competing remotely or joining us on campus, CREST CTF 2.0 offers an immersive environment to test your practical knowledge across various domains of cybersecurity.
This event is held alongside the National Level Cyber Security Conference on October 22–23, 2026.
Format: Hybrid Mode — Participate Online from anywhere in India, or join Offline at the PCU Campus.

Event Date: October 23, 2026
Participation Options
Online Participation: Free (Participate remotely with access to the CTF portal).

Offline Participation: Free(Join us on campus at Pimpri Chinchwad University for the live hands-on competition experience).

Core Domains & Categories
Participants will tackle hands-on challenges across diverse categories, including:
Web Exploitation
Digital Forensics & Incident Response
Reverse Engineering & Binary Exploitation
Cryptography & OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
Network Security & Cloud Defense
Who Should Register?
Cyber Security Enthusiasts & CTF Competitors
Students pursuing Degrees in Computer Applications, Computer Science, IT, or Cybersecurity
Anyone looking to build practical, real-world security skills and connect with industry peers