The qualifying round of Nepal Cyber Shield is over, and the top 10 teams have earned their place in the Grand Finale. The event is organized by Rotaract Lumbini Stars and powered by Professional Education Consultancy. It is one of the most talked-about cybersecurity competitions in Nepal this year.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The finalists will now compete in the King of the Hill (KoTH) format. Below is the full leaderboard, a short look at how the race went, and an explanation of what the finale means for the teams.
What Is Nepal Cyber Shield?
Nepal Cyber Shield is a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition for students, beginners and security enthusiasts across Nepal. In a CTF, teams solve security challenges and earn points for each one. These usually cover web exploitation, cryptography, reverse engineering, forensics and similar areas.
Competitions like this give young Nepali talent a place to practice real offensive and defensive skills, meet other people in the field, and get noticed by the industry. Rotaract Lumbini Stars deserves credit for bringing an event of this scale to the community.
Nepal Cyber Shield Top 10 Teams: Final Leaderboard
| Rank | Team Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50_SHADES | 31,370 |
| 2 | PRI5M | 30,900 |
| 3 | SOFTWARICA | 29,390 |
| 4 | SUDO_SIBLINGS | 29,370 |
| 5 | MOKSHA | 28,870 |
| 6 | SWAN | 27,870 |
| 7 | NOOBIES | 27,870 |
| 8 | UNKN3WNDB | 27,370 |
| 9 | 9_11 | 26,870 |
| 10 | HAMI3BHAI | 25,370 |
Highlights From the Qualifying Round
50_SHADES takes the top spot. With 31,370 points, 50_SHADES finished first. PRI5M stayed close behind with 30,900 points, only 470 points away. In a CTF, that is roughly the value of a single challenge, so the lead was far from safe.
Softwarica and Sudo_Siblings were separated by just 20 points. SOFTWARICA took third place with 29,390 points, and SUDO_SIBLINGS followed with 29,370. A gap that small could come down to a single solve or a few minutes of submission time.
SWAN and NOOBIES tied at 27,870 points. Both teams finished on exactly the same score and hold sixth and seventh place.
The race for the last spots was tight. From first place to tenth, the whole field spans about 6,000 points. HAMI3BHAI secured the final finals spot with 25,370 points, so every challenge solved mattered for the teams near the cutoff.
What Is the Grand Finale (King of the Hill)?
The finale will use the King of the Hill (KoTH) format, which works differently from the jeopardy-style qualifier.
In KoTH, teams don’t solve separate challenges and submit flags. They compete over the same target machines or systems. The goal is to break in, take control and hold that control while other teams try to push you out.
- Teams earn points for the time they stay in control.
- Offense and defense both matter. You need to gain access, then patch and protect it.
- It rewards fast thinking, teamwork and nerves under pressure.
This makes the finale far more dynamic than the qualifier, and the qualifier scores will not guarantee anything. A team in tenth place has as much chance as the leader.
Congratulations to All Participants
Reaching the top 10 in a national-level CTF takes skill, persistence and good teamwork. Congratulations to all ten finalists, and to every team that took part. Even teams that didn’t qualify gained experience that will help them in the next competition.
If you want to follow the event or get in touch with the organizers:
- Website: ctf.rotaractlumbinistars.org
- Email: nepalcybershield2026@gmail.com
- Phone: 9843707440
Final Thoughts
Events like Nepal Cyber Shield show how fast Nepal’s cybersecurity community is growing. Every year there are more teams, more skilled participants and more interest in ethical hacking as a career.
We wish all ten finalists the best of luck in the KoTH finale. Stay tuned for updates, the winners and more cybersecurity news from Nepal.
