Society for Electronic Transactions and Security(SETS)

(Under O/o The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India )

MGR Knowledge City, CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai - 600113

Society for Electronic Transactions and Security

Gameathon

Gameathon
REGISTRATION EXTENDED
Play to Protect — Cybersecurity Awareness through Gamification
Price Pool
Rs. 1,70,000/-
Registration starts
13th JAN 2026
Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS) — Under the O/o Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India
Objective
Develop an innovative desktop/mobile/web app that boosts cybersecurity awareness by helping users recognize and respond to threats like phishing, malware, AI-based cybercrimes, and social engineering. Through gamified learning, real-world case studies, and interactive simulations, the app will teach safe online behaviors and practical defense strategies. The goal is to make cybersecurity education engaging, fun, and effective—reducing users’ vulnerability to attacks.
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Prizes
Winner Rs. 1,00,000/-
Runner Rs. 70,000/-
Contact
For any queries: nsrgsetsindia@gmail.com
Important dates
13th JAN 2026 Registration starts
16th FEB 2026 Registration closes
20th FEB 2026 Idea submission last date
27th FEB 2026 Result for idea submission
20th MAR 2026 Prototype submission last date
26th MAR 2026 Result for prototype
2nd APR 2026 Final round (physical)
Problem statement
Today, many users fall victim to social engineering and malicious attacks due to lack of awareness. The proposed solution is an application that serves as an interactive cybersecurity training platform.
What the app should enable users to:
  • ✔ Recognize phishing attempts, malware, AI-based cybercrimes, and other cyber threats.
  • ✔ Learn through real-world case studies and decision-based simulations.
  • ✔ Practice safe responses in gamified scenarios that adapt to user choices.
  • ✔ Gain actionable safety measures to protect confidential information.
🚨Added advantage: Solutions supporting accessibility and inclusivity for persons with disabilities.
Target participants
  • College/University students from India.
  • ✔ Bonafide should be submitted during registration.
Team members
Form a team of maximum 4 members.
Rounds (3)
Round 1 — Idea submission
Participants are required to submit ideas virtually in either PPT or PDF format.
Submission on or before 06th February 2026.
Round 2 — Prototype demonstration
A virtual review will be conducted after prototype submission, with a live presentation (10 min per team).
Submission on or before 13th March 2026.
Round 3 — Final round (physical)
The final round will be conducted on 2nd April 2026 at SETS, Chennai. The teams selected for this round will get certificate of participation.
⚠️Note: Only selected teams will move forward to the following rounds.
Expected outcome
  • ✔ The outcome should be a usable application/game on either mobile or desktop.
  • ✔ The application/game should be able to give proper awareness or learning.
  • ✔ Any platform can be used for the development.
  • ✔ Developed application can run on any one platform, multiple-platform solutions are also welcome (Android, Windows, Mac, Linux).
⚠️Note: The selected idea(s) will be used by SETS for future development.