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Where Young Minds Decode the Future

Launched in 2018 by Vydehi School of Excellence, Cryptics is a national technology quiz for students designed to inspire curiosity, innovation, and technological awareness among young learners.


Today, Cryptics has evolved into India's Premier School Technology Quiz Championship, bringing together students from schools across the country to explore emerging technologies, challenge their knowledge, and compete on a national stage.


As a leading inter-school technology quiz competition, Cryptics encourages students to think beyond textbooks and engage with the rapidly changing world of technology.


Beyond the Classroom

In a world shaped by artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and rapid technological change, students need more than academic knowledge to succeed. Cryptics helps young learners build future-ready skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, digital literacy, and technological awareness.


Over eight successful editions, Cryptics has brought together more than 350 schools and 3000 students from across India to explore emerging technologies and compete on a national stage.


Through Cryptics, students:
  • ✔ Explore artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, programming, and emerging technologies.
  • ✔ Develop analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • ✔ Stay informed about current trends in information technology.
  • ✔ Collaborate with like-minded peers from schools across India
  • Collaborate with like-minded peers from schools across India .

More than a technology quiz, Cryptics inspires curiosity, innovation, and a lifelong passion for learning.


A National Platform for Young Innovators

Cryptics is one of India's leading inter-school technology quiz competitions, bringing together students from across the country to explore emerging technologies, showcase their knowledge, and compete on a national stage.


Designed for students in Grades 6-8, the championship fosters critical thinking, technological awareness, and future-ready skills while encouraging collaboration and healthy competition.


The journey culminates at the Cryptics 9.0 National Grand Finale, hosted at Vydehi School of Excellence, Bengaluru.


Looking Ahead

As Cryptics enters its ninth edition, we continue our mission to nurture future-ready learners through technology, innovation, and critical thinking.


We invite schools across India to be part of India's Premier School Technology Quiz Championship and celebrate the next generation of innovators and technology leaders.