Great AppSec Hackathon 2026

The Great AppSec Hackathon is a nationwide competition, under Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence(CCoE) App Security Champion virtual programme, to provide college students with a platform to solve some of the critical challenges in the field of Application Security. This will enable them to expand their problem-solving and innovative-thinking capabilities in the cybersecurity space.

Workshop on Application Security:  A dedicated workshop on Application Security will be conducted virtually for all the registered students. This will prepare the students to participate in the Hackathon.

📅 Timeline:

• Inauguration – March (Tentative)

• Round 1: Assessment Test (MCQ) – May (Tentative)

• Round 2: Capture the Flag Challenge (24-hour) – May (Tentative)

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💡 Why Participate?

✔ Hands-on Learning Experience
✔ Build cybersecurity skills
✔ Network with mentors & peers
✔ Explore the latest security technologies
✔ Boost career prospects
✔ Exciting prizes, distinctions & certifications

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🎓 Who Can Participate?

• Students pursuing B.Tech / M.Tech / MBA / MCA / BCA / B.Sc / M.Sc (all disciplines, with interest in coding)
  

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📜 Certification Policy

Participants must use official credentials (first name, surname & email consistently) for automated certification.

Please note that by registering for the Great AppSec Hackathon 2026, you acknowledge and consent to share your data with both the Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence and partners integral to the facilitation of the Great AppSec Hackathon. The data you provide will be stored and used exclusively for the purposes of organising and facilitating the Great AppSec Hackathon 2026. All data collected will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

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📝 Registration

A nominal registration fee will be charged of ₹199+ 18% GST.

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