Today,A CuriousCadet.

Open to students from grades 7 to 12 nationwide.

2026

A National online competition where you put your digital knowledge to the test, challenge young minds across India and earn recognition for what you know and can do.

Tomorrow,A Cybernaut

Gain cyber skills, certificates, badges, medals and much more.

About the Olympiad

What Is the National Cyber Suraksha Olympiad?

The Digital World Is Your World. Are You Ready To Take It On?

Whether you choose technology, entrepreneurship, public service or an entirely different path in your future, knowing how to navigate the digital world safely and make informed decisions is a skill that will stay with you throughout.

The National Cyber Suraksha Olympiad (NCSO) gives you the chance to build these skills, test your knowledge and compete with students across India for national recognition.

New to cybersecurity? No problem! Get free training through CASK, a learning platform featuring a curriculum curated by our nation’s cyber experts. No prior knowledge is required.

Who can participate? Students in Grades 7–12 from any recognised Indian school board is welcome to enroll.

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Rewards and recognition

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Three Stages

How the Olympiad works

So, how does the journey unfold? It starts with the Qualifiers, gets progressively more challenging as they move on to the Defenders, and ultimately leads to the Nationals for those who make it all the way through.

Qualifier Level

Once your child has completed their learning journey on CASK, they can register for the Olympiad under their own grade and take on the Qualifier Round of NCSO.
And this is where the competition really begins! The top 150 students from each grade, making it 900 students across all zones, will earn the title of Cyber Cadet. They will then represent their respective zones: North Zone, South Zone, East Zone, West Zone, Central Zone and North-East Zone, and move forward to the Defender Round.

Cyber Cadet Track

Complete CASK learning, clear the qualifier, and enter the national competition pathway.

Top 150Zone entry

Zonal Round

Now the competition gets even more intense! Ten students from each grade in each zone will compete for the title of Cyber Defender and a place in the Nationals Round.
And there is more! The first winner from each grade in their respective zone will take home a cash prize of Rs. 10,000, along with the gold medal. The second and third-place winners will receive silver and bronze medals, while the top 10 will receive Cyber Defender badges.

Cyber Defender Track

Compete zone-wise, earn recognition, and qualify for the national finals.

Top 10Medals

Nationals

And now, it all comes down to this! The final round brings the students neck and neck as they compete for first place and the title of The Cybernaut, along with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 for the grade winner within their respective zone.
The second and third-place winners will receive their respective position medals, while the top 10 will receive recognition certificates and official Cybernaut badges.

The Cybernaut

The final national stage where top performers compete for title, awards, and recognition.

Rs. 25,000National title

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Recognition & Prizes

Awards

And what’s in it for your child? Plenty! With recognition at multiple stages of the Olympiad, they get the chance to earn cash prizes, certificates, trophies, badges and so much more along the way.

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National Golds

National Golds and cash prize of Rs. 25k to each of the 6.

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Recognition & rewards

More ways to win

6 silver at Nationals

6 bronze at nationals

36 silver at zonals

36 bronze at zonals.

Cyber badge, trophies and medals, cash prizes, certificates, official merchandise, access to exclusive courses and trainings.

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Zonal Golds

Zonal Golds and cash prize of Rs. 10k to each of the 36.

All participants at Stage I and above receive a nationally recognised participation certificate.

Key Dates

Timeline 2026

Oct 15

Launch and Registration for CASK and NCSO.

Nov 30

Registrations for CASK premium free of cost closes. (paid access begins)

Dec 05

NCSO Qualifier round (round 1)

Dec 12

NCSO Zonals round (round 2)

Dec 19

NCSO National round (round 3)

Winners Don’t Guess. They Prepare.

The stakes are high, and so is the competition. That means the preparation needs to be just as serious.
High stakes demand high demand commitment

Preparing Alone

Guesswork & nerves

✕ Don’t know where to start?

✕ No idea what the Olympiad format looks like?

✕ Don’t know how to prepare for the questions?

✕ No reliable resources to rely on

One platform. Every solution.

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Common Questions

FAQ

Yes — completely free. There is no registration fee, no exam fee, and no hidden charges. Every student, regardless of their school or background, can register and compete at zero cost. This is a core principle of #Suraksha.

No prior knowledge is required. The NCSO tests practical digital awareness — things like identifying suspicious links, creating strong passwords, and recognising social engineering attempts. CASK AI will help you prepare for the rest.

Yes. Schools can register all eligible students in a single batch through the school registration portal. A school coordinator is assigned to manage registrations. Individual students can also register independently.

Stage I is available in English and Hindi. We are working to add more Indian language options for future editions. The CASK AI preparation platform already supports 12 Indian languages.

Stage I covers: phishing and scam identification, password and account security, social media safety, digital privacy basics, safe browsing, cyberbullying awareness, and recognising misinformation. CASK AI has dedicated modules for each topic.

Yes. All students who complete Stage I receive a nationally recognised Participation Certificate from #Suraksha. Students who advance to Stage II and III receive additional certificates with higher recognition.