Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat

Five Point Someone: What Not to Do at IIT by Chetan Bhagat

Hari, Alok, and Ryan managed to get into IIT, India's most prestigious engineering institute, but now they face the real challenge: staying afloat. Branded as "Five Point Someones" for their barely-passing grades in a system obsessed with perfection, they feel like backbenchers in a sea of future geniuses. Instead of succumbing to the relentless pressure of endless exams and demanding professors, the trio decides friendship, fun, and finding creative shortcuts might be the only way to survive. Join their hilarious, often disastrous, attempts to outsmart the system, navigate complicated romances, and figure out 'what not to do' at IIT, all while discovering that maybe, just maybe, there's more to life than grades. Chetan Bhagat’s smash-hit debut novel is a witty, relatable story about camaraderie, youthful rebellion, and questioning the true meaning of success in a hyper-competitive world.

Why You’ll Love This Book

The story brilliantly captures the relatable humor and heartfelt moments of college life, making the struggles and triumphs of the three friends instantly engaging. Chetan Bhagat's famously accessible and witty storytelling draws you into their world, showing why this debut resonated with so many readers. Beyond the laughs and adventures, the novel offers a surprisingly sharp and thought-provoking look at the pressures faced by students within the Indian education system.