As technology becomes an essential part of everyday life, cybersecurity skills are increasingly important for the future. The International Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad (IJCO) 2026 is an exciting global competition designed to introduce students to the world of cybersecurity, computational thinking, and digital problem-solving.
The Olympiad encourages students to develop analytical thinking and technical skills while exploring real-world cybersecurity concepts in a structured and engaging learning environment.
๐ What is the International Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad?
The International Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad (IJCO) is an academic competition focused on:
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Computational thinking
- Logical reasoning
- Digital problem-solving
- Informatics and technology skills
The program combines:
- Structured online learning
- Pre-recorded cybersecurity lessons
- Competitive assessment
The Olympiad is designed to help students build strong foundational knowledge in cybersecurity while developing future-ready technology skills.
Who Can Participate?
The NJCO/IJCO is open to:
- Students from Grade 8 to Grade 12
- First and second-year undergraduate students
Although all participants attempt the same course and examination, rankings and awards are classified separately within each grade level.
Flexible Online Learning Program
One of the key highlights of the Olympiad is its structured learning support.
The NJCO course includes:
- 4 pre-recorded online video lessons
- 2 hours per lesson
- Total of 8 hours of learning content
The course has been specially designed for high school and university students by:
- National Cybersecurity R&D Lab (NCL)
- Centre for Nurturing Computing Excellence (CeNCE)
- Hosted at the School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS)
Benefits of the Learning Format
Students can:
- Learn at their own pace
- Pause and replay lessons anytime
- Study from anywhere
- Revisit difficult concepts whenever needed
This flexible approach helps students understand cybersecurity concepts more effectively.
Examination Pattern
The NJCO contest is conducted after completion of the workshop and learning sessions.
Exam Structure
- 40 Multiple Choice Questions
- Questions divided equally among syllabus topics
- 10 questions from each topic
Scoring System
- Correct Answer: 2.5 points
- Wrong Answer: 0 points
- No Negative Marking
The competition emphasizes understanding, logical thinking, and cybersecurity awareness rather than memorization.
Awards & Recognition
The awards follow the classification criteria used by CeNCE and the National Olympiad in Informatics (NOI) .
Medal Distribution
๐ฅ Gold Medal
- Approximately Top 8.3%
- About 1/12 of contestants in each grade
๐ฅ Silver Medal
- Next 16.7%
- About 1/6 of contestants in each grade
๐ฅ Bronze Medal
- Next 25%
- About 1/4 of contestants in each grade
Awards are based on participant rankings within each grade category.
Registration
Registration Last Date 31 August 2026
Exam Date 26 September 2026
Registration Fee
- ₹2400 per student
Included in the Fee
✅ Free Recorded Learning Videos
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