CyberCalibre
2026.
National Cybersecurity Skills Championship
A national cybersecurity skills championship for curious beginners and confident problem-solvers. Spot the clues, investigate realistic situations, and put your security judgment into practice — entirely online, on UpLeague.
Qualified students may enter Round 2.
- When
- 7–8 November 2026
- Where
- Online, on UpLeague
- Round 1
- 30 questions · 60 min max
- Who
- Individual · India residents
- Round 2
- Qualified students may enter Round 2
Round 1 has concluded · Round 2 closes 8 November at 11:00 PM IST.
Less guesswork.
More investigation.
Built for people with basic through moderate cybersecurity knowledge. Expect multiple-choice, identification, ordering, ranking and assertion–reasoning questions, alongside interactive situations that put those ideas into practice.
You don’t need to be a security expert. Bring your fundamentals, curiosity, and independent judgment.
Start curious.
Go further.
Round 1 · Discover your strengths
7 November · 5–11 PM IST. 30 questions, up to 60 minutes. Free entry, with a mix of cybersecurity questions and interactive challenges.
Round 2 · Take the next challenge
8 November · 5–11 PM IST. Qualified students may enter Round 2.
Recognition that follows your effort
Every valid Round 1 submission earns a participation certificate. Round 2 offers performance-based Distinction, Merit and Proficiency recognition.
All times are Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30). Round 1 allows up to 60 minutes within its scheduled window.
Round 2 is available to registered participants until 11:00 PM IST. Final results and new certificates publish at 11:30 PM IST.
Compete for more.
Take something away.
A Certificate of Participation for everyone who submits a valid Round 1 attempt. Certificates of Distinction, Merit and Proficiency recognize Round 2 performance.
Top three prizes
- 1st place
- $200 OpenAI API credits + ₹500
- 2nd place
- $150 OpenAI API credits + ₹300
- 3rd place
- $100 OpenAI API credits + ₹200
Total: $450 in OpenAI API credits and ₹1,000 cash. Delivered to verified winners following the finals.
Your skills.
Your own work.
- Individual participation, open to residents of India from all academic and professional backgrounds. Applicable guardian consent is required for minors.
- One account and one attempt per round. AI assistance, collaboration and other unauthorized external help are prohibited.
- The Round 2 leaderboard is available to submitted participants, and to event registrants after final publication.
- New certificates require a completed submission in either round, not just registration. Excellence covers positions 1–5, Merit positions 6–20, and Proficiency scores above 650/1,000 outside the top 20. All other eligible submitters receive Participation. Previously issued certificates remain unchanged.
Questions about eligibility or access? Contact UpLeague.
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