Welcome to ACAD QUAD 2026!
1. All can participate in all 4 categories of ACAD- SCHOOL, COLLEGE, ELDERS & GLOBAL.
2. For this you have to register here. There will be only one form for registration for all the categories.
3. Even though you can participate in all categories, your name will appear in only one of the leaderboards. But you will get the rank for each category in which you participated after you submit.
4. You have to choose the category in which you want your name to appear on leaderboard.
5. School & College students should provide the proof of studying in school & college through their I-card.
6. Elders should provide age proof if they want thier name in the leaderboard in that category.
7. If you fail choose the category, your name will appear in ACAD GLOBAL leaderboard by default.
How to register & play
1. Register yourself for the ACAD at www.crypticsingh.com. Once the registration is done your username and password will be sent to you via email/SMS. Use the log-in credentials sent to you for solving clues.
2. There will be noncompetitive phase followed by competitive phase from 1st February to 31st October 2026
3. Timings for each category-
Daily 1 clue will be uploaded-
A) For ACAD SCHOOL at 3.30 PM IST & will be available for solving till 3.00 PM IST next day.
B) ACAD COLLLEGE at 3.35 PM IST & will be available for solving till 3.00 PM IST next day.
C) ACAD ELDERS at 12.30 PM IST & will be available for solving till 12.00 PM IST next day.
D) ACAD GLOBAL at 6.00 PM IST & will be available for solving till 5.30 PM IST next day.
4. Based on correctness of the solution & speed of submission, scores will be awarded. The scores will move in a descending order based on the time taken and correctness of the solutions.
5. A Leaderboard will be created every day. Leaderboard shall be posted on www.crypticsingh.com. End of every month, winner will be announced on the website.
6. For any technical issues, can send mail to extracindia@gmail.com.
7. Organisers decision will be final for all issues related to the competition.