Bypass CTF,

About the event

BYPASS CTF 2025 is a national-level Capture The Flag (CTF) competition designed to challenge and identify India’s brightest cybersecurity minds.
The event brings together passionate students who love solving complex puzzles, breaking barriers, and defending systems.
Organized by a dedicated team of security enthusiasts, BYPASS CTF aims to inspire curiosity, collaboration, and innovation among the next generation of ethical hackers.

Event Overview:

The competition will be conducted in two rounds — an online qualifier followed by an onsite grand finale.

Round 1: Online Qualifier

• Duration: 36 hours (non-stop CTF)
• Mode: Online (accessible nationwide)
• Eligibility: Open to all college students across India
• Team Size: Individual participation or teams of up to 2 members
• Format: Jeopardy-style CTF with multiple challenge categories
• Domains Covered:
  • Web Exploitation
  • Steganography
  • Digital Forensics
  • Reverse Engineering
  • OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence)
  • Cryptography
  • Miscellaneous Challenges

Top 30 teams from the online leaderboard will qualify for the onsite finals.

Round 2: Onsite Grand Finale

• Venue: Army Institute of Technology, Pune
• Duration: 2 days
• Format: Live, in-person CTF battle
• Participants: Top 30 teams from Round 1

Workshops & Activities:

Before the main battle, participants will attend interactive workshops by industry experts covering emerging trends, tools, and techniques in cybersecurity.
Fun, tech-based mini-games and challenges will also be conducted to foster collaboration and excitement before the competition begins.

Main CTF Battle:

Teams will compete head-to-head in an intense cybersecurity arena to capture the most flags in the shortest time.
Each challenge will test a unique skill domain, requiring technical expertise, creativity, and teamwork.

The team with the highest score on the leaderboard will be crowned BYPASS CTF 2025 Champion .

Team & Eligibility Guidelines:

• Open to all college students (undergraduate, postgraduate, or diploma).
• Inter-college teams are allowed.
• Inter-specialization teams are allowed.
• A team may have up to 2 members or participate individually.
• Participants must have a valid college ID.

Process & Timeline:

• Registration Phase: Teams register on Unstop.
• Round 1 – Online CTF:
  • Duration: 36 hours
  • Mode: Online (link and credentials shared via email)
  • Platform:  CTFd or similar.
• Evaluation: Based on leaderboard ranking and accuracy of flags captured.
• Round 2 – Onsite Finale:
  • Top 30 teams invited to AIT Pune.
  • Includes workshops, networking, and the grand finale CTF.

Rules:

• Participants must compete using their own accounts; no flag sharing or collusion is allowed.
• Use of automated tools or scripts that unfairly manipulate the platform is prohibited.
• Teams must maintain academic integrity and sportsmanship throughout the event.
• Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any team violating the rules or engaging in unethical behavior.
• Decisions of the organizers and judges will be final and binding.
• The top teams may be required to verify their identity and college credentials before prize distribution.

Judging Criteria:

• Leaderboard Ranking: Based on total points accumulated.
• Time Factor: Teams solving challenges faster rank higher in case of a tie.
• Rule Compliance: Any rule violations will result in penalties or disqualification.

Prizes & Recognition:

• Exciting cash prizes, swag, and certificates for top-performing teams.
• Winners and finalists will receive recognition across Unstop and partner platforms.

Why should you sponsor?

With your company as a proud partner, BYPASS CTF is set to raise the bar in cybersecurity innovation — fostering problem-solving, collaboration, and technical excellence among the nation’s most talented students. As a sponsor, your organization will enjoy exclusive visibility, recruitment access, and engagement benefits, including: 1. Custom Challenge Tracks: Collaborate with us to create custom CTF challenges aligned with your organization’s domain — such as reverse engineering, cryptography, forensics, web exploitation, or cloud security. 2. Engage with Students: Host technical sessions, career talks, or cybersecurity workshops for an audience of over 200+ security-focused students. 3. Promotional Visibility: Showcase your brand through promotional videos, digital displays, and social media campaigns, featured during the opening and closing ceremonies as well as throughout the event’s online presence. 4. Access to Talent: Gain exclusive access to participant resumes, providing a strong recruitment pipeline for cybersecurity roles and internships. 5. Post-Event Insights: Receive a detailed post-event report highlighting audience demographics, digital reach, engagement metrics, and performance data — helping you assess brand impact and outreach. 6. Product Placement & Trials: a. Tech Demos: Demonstrate or offer trials of your security tools or platforms to participants. b. Swag Bags: Include branded items, product samples, or discount codes in participant kits. c. Survey Insights: Access anonymous survey data on participant interests for your market research. 7. Exclusive Branding Opportunities: Secure naming rights for event components like the main CTF arena, leaderboard, challenge categories, or closing ceremony — maximizing your brand exposure. 8. Technical Workshops & Tutorials: Host exclusive training sessions or tool demonstrations on emerging areas such as malware analysis, digital forensics, network defense, or cloud security — directly engaging students while showcasing your technical leadership. Army Institute of Technology, Pune Information Security and Digital Forensics Club 2025-26 9. Podcast & Media Participation: Feature in podcast episodes or event coverage videos about cybersecurity trends and CTF culture — shared widely on our social media and institute media platforms. 10. Interactive Games & Challenges: Host mini-contests or quizzes during the event or in pre-event promotions, incorporating your products or services to create a fun, educational experience. 11. Limited Edition Merchandise: Collaborate on special edition CTF merchandise (T-shirts, accessories, or tech gear) featuring your company’s logo and event branding. 12. Access to the CTF Network: Utilize the CTF community for networking and talent scouting, with opportunities to connect with participants from previous editions and related technical events. 13. Sponsorship for Social Good: Align your CSR goals by supporting cybersecurity awareness programs, digital literacy initiatives, or women-in-tech participation drives within the event. 14. Collaboration with Training & Placement Department: Connect directly with our Training and Placement Department to promote internship programs, recruitment drives, or technical collaborations with our students. 15. CTF Documentary & Media Coverage: Be featured in the official Bypass CTF 2025 documentary or highlight series, capturing event moments, sponsor interactions, and behind-the-scenes insights. We look forward to your valuable partnership in making Bypass CTF 2025 — one of India’s premier student-driven cybersecurity competitions — a resounding success and forging a meaningful partnership.

Diwansu Pilania

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