Who Can Participate?

• Cryptics 9.0 is open to students from Grades 6-8.
• There is no entry or registration fee.

How Can Schools Register?

• Every school must register using the official registration link provided on the homepage and submit the details of their participating students.
• Each school can nominate up to six student representatives.
• Each school can nominate up to six student representatives.

What Is the Competition Format?

• The Cryptics 9.0 All India Championship shall be conducted online across four zones: North, South, East, and West.
• Every zone will have a Preliminary Round in an MCQ format.
• Selected schools will compete in the Quarterfinals, which will also be held online.
• Quarterfinal winners will compete in the Semi-finals, which will be held offline in Bengaluru.
• The winners of each Semi-final shall advance to the Grand Finale of Cryptics 9.0.

How Are the Online Rounds Conducted?

• The online meeting link and timings will be communicated to the registered email IDs.
• Participants must be alone in the room during the Preliminary and Quarterfinal rounds, without any external devices, assistance, or disturbances.
• A laptop with a stable internet connection is mandatory.

What Are the Fair Play Guidelines?

• Any participant found using unfair means or tactics will be disqualified immediately
• The decision of the organising committee shall be final and binding on all matters related to the quiz contest.

Will Participants Receive Certificates or Awards?

• Every participant will receive an e-certificate.
• The Grand Finale winners will receive exciting gift vouchers