Five Point Someone By Chetan Bhagat

“Five Point Someone: What not to do at IIT” by Chetan Bhagat is a 2004 novel that falls under the genre of fiction, specifically buddy fiction. Set in the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) during the early ’90s, the novel follows the lives of three friends—Hari, Ryan, and Alok. Their elation at making it to one of India’s best engineering colleges is quickly deflated by the rigor and monotony of academic work. The book explores their attempts to cope with and beat the system, as well as Hari’s romantic involvement with Neha, the daughter of the domineering head of the Mechanical Engineering department. The characters, led by the creative Ryan, frequently lament how the IIT system stifles their creativity by prioritizing grades over genuine learning. The novel occasionally takes dark turns, especially concerning the families of the protagonists