CREST CTF

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)

Official URL: https://crestpcu.in/

CTFtime URL: https://ctftime.org/event/3123/

Official prize text: 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)