OxCode × Multimedia Club presents
An inter-college cybersecurity Capture the Flag. Sixteen hours, teams of 3–4, one collapsing reality to solve your way out of.
- Starts
- 19 November 2026 · 5:00 PM IST
- Prize pool
- ₹50,000
- Venue
- Navarang Auditorium
01 / Expected challenge domains
What you may be up against
These areas are tentative and may change before the event.
- 01
Reverse Engineering
Take a compiled thing apart until it tells the truth.
- 02
Web Exploitation
Find the path the application never meant to expose.
- 03
Cryptography
Break patterns, recover what was sealed.
- 04
OSINT
Trace a story through what is already public.
- 05
Digital Forensics
Reconstruct what happened from what was left behind.
- 06
Miscellaneous
Whatever does not fit a box — expect the unexpected.
02 / Prize pool
Prize pool
₹50,000
Total prize pool for the winning teams.
03 / Event details
Sixteen hours. One night.
- Start
- 19 November 2026
5:00 PM IST - End
- 20 November 2026
9:00 AM IST - Duration
- 16 hours
- Venue
- Navarang Auditorium
Naipunnya Institute of Management and Information Technology - Prize pool
- ₹50,000
- Scale
- Approximately 50 teams
3 or 4 members each
04 / Schedule
The night, hour by hour
- 19 Nov4:30 PM
Check-in & team reporting
All participants must be on campus by this time.
- 19 Nov5:00 PM
Event kickoff
The Cataclysm begins.
- 19–20 NovOvernight
The competition
Sixteen hours of challenges, through the night.
- 20 Nov9:00 AM
Event ends
Final submissions close.
- 20 Nov9:30 AM
Prize distribution & closing ceremony
Winners are announced.
05 / Registration
Enter the breach
₹400 per participant
4 × ₹400 = ₹1600
06 / Venue
Navarang Auditorium
Naipunnya Institute of Management and Information Technology
- Reporting 4:30 PM, 19 Nov
- Kickoff 5:00 PM sharp
- Teams 3 or 4 members
07 / FAQ
Before you ask.
01Are meals included?
Yes. Meals are included with registration during the competition.
02Is it open to all departments?
Yes! Students from any department or academic background can participate.
03What is the registration deadline?
The registration deadline is 12 Nov 2026.
04What is the prize pool?
The prize pool is ₹50,000.
05How long is the competition?
CATACLYSM is a 16-hour CTF competition.
06Is spot registration available?
No. Registration must be completed before the deadline.
07Who can participate?
Everyone! Students from different institutions and academic backgrounds are welcome.
08Can gap-year students participate?
Yes! Gap-year students and those studying through other agencies or courses can participate.
09Do I need cybersecurity experience?
Not at all! Participants of all skill levels are welcome to learn, solve, and compete.
08 / Contact us
Questions? Reach the team.
- Club President
Rinson Joy
+91 9746947694 - Tech Lead
Abel Joby
+91 8891882434 - College Secretary
Anwin Biju
+91 7994447644 - Faculty Coordinator
Mrs. Chinchu Joseph
+91 9605391164