The book has been translated into Hindi and was published by Prabhat Prakash Advaniji, who has released two novels: Five Point Someone and One Night at the Call Centre. Uninspiring teaching and numerous assignments add to their woes, though the boys do find a sympathizer in Prof Veera. The characters, led by the ever-creative Ryan, frequently lament over how the internationally lauded IIT system has stifled their creativity by forcing them to value grades more than anything else. Most of the action, however, takes place inside the campus. It occasionally takes some dark turns, especially as it pertains to the families of the protagonists.

Cherian (the domineering head of the Mechanical Engineering department of their college). The other being Hari's fling with Neha, who just happens to be the daughter of Prof. One is the numerous attempts by the trio to cope with and/or beat the system. Most of the book deals with two plot lines. It deals with the lives of 3 friends, whose elation on making it to one of the best engineering colleges in India is quickly deflated by the rigor and monotony of the academic work. The book is narrated by Hari, with some small passages by his friends Ryan and Alok, as well as a letter by Hari's girlfriend Neha Cherian.

It was also adapted into a play by the theatre company Evam. The films 3 Idiots and Nanban are based on the book.

The book has sold over a million copies worldwide. Five Point Someone: What not to do at IIT is a 2004 novel written by Indian author Chetan Bhagat.

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