3M+
Prize Pool
3
Competition Rounds
2
Categories
Free
Accommodation
Important Dates
Mark your calendar for these key events
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Pre-Qualifier Round for PakCrypt Cryptography Competition | 01-Aug-2025 to 30-Sep-2025 |
| Qualifier Round PakCrypt Crypto Competition | 15-Oct-2025 to 30-Oct-2025 |
| Final Round | 26-27 Nov, 2025 |
| International Cryptography Winter School | 24-26 Nov, 2025 |
| International Cyber Security Symposium | 26-27 Nov, 2025 |
| Closing Ceremony Prize Distribution | 28 Nov, 2025 |
About Pak-Crypt-2025
International Cryptography Competition
Competition Overview
Scope
Pak-Crypt-2025 is focused on problems relevant to Cryptography and its applications.
Eligibility Criteria
Any Pakistani national having interest in these areas except Government and R&D department officials.
Competition Rounds
Round 1: Registration and Screening (01 August - 30 September 2025)
The first round is open to all Pakistani nationals. It involves a registration process coupled with a screening test. The registration process collects basic information about candidates, while the test serves as an entry-level filter. Top qualifiers from Round 1 will be announced by the end of October and invited to compete in the second round.
The first round is open to all Pakistani nationals. It involves a registration process coupled with a screening test. The registration process collects basic information about candidates, while the test serves as an entry-level filter. Top qualifiers from Round 1 will be announced by the end of October and invited to compete in the second round.
Round 2: Online Competition (15-Oct-2025 to 30-Oct-2025)
The second round of PakCrypt will be conducted online. It is planned to take place within the first half of November. Participants who qualify from Round 1 will have the opportunity to display their skills and compete against other talented individuals. The qualifiers of Round 2 will be given opportunity to register for Round 3 as a team of 1-2 persons (both of whom must be Round 3 qualified). Note that prizes will be equally shared among winning team members.
The second round of PakCrypt will be conducted online. It is planned to take place within the first half of November. Participants who qualify from Round 1 will have the opportunity to display their skills and compete against other talented individuals. The qualifiers of Round 2 will be given opportunity to register for Round 3 as a team of 1-2 persons (both of whom must be Round 3 qualified). Note that prizes will be equally shared among winning team members.
Round 3: On-Campus Final (26-27 Nov, 2025)
The final round of PakCrypt 2025 will be held on campus at NCCS, Air University, Islamabad. The top teams from the previous rounds will compete for the prize and prestige.
The final round of PakCrypt 2025 will be held on campus at NCCS, Air University, Islamabad. The top teams from the previous rounds will compete for the prize and prestige.
Prize Information
Prize Money of at least Rs. 3.0M will be distributed in different competition formats.
For all finalists, registrations in Winter School and Symposium, as well as accommodation will be free of charge.
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