Kota Factory to Hostel Daze: 5 unmissable series on student life that’ll take you back to campus

1.Kota Factory (Netflix)

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A raw, black-and-white portrayal of IIT aspirants in Kota, this series follows 16-year-old Vaibhav and his fellow students as they endure the pressure cooker reality of JEE preparation. Praised for its honesty and storytelling, Kota Factory resonates deeply with students and parents alike.

2.Laakhon Mein Ek (Prime Video)

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This hard-hitting drama explores the life of Aakash, sent to a tough IIT coaching center despite his passion for mimicry. Highlighting social and academic expectations, the series offers a raw take on the coaching culture in India.

3.Hostel Daze (Amazon Prime Video)

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Set in an engineering college hostel, the show captures the chaotic yet nostalgic years of youth. Through friendships, pranks, heartbreaks, and identity crises, it paints a lively and humorous picture of hostel life.

4.College Romance (SonyLIV)

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Following three best friends over multiple seasons, this light-hearted comedy explores love, friendship, and campus hijinks. Relatable and witty, it's a fun snapshot of modern college life in India.

5.Girls Hostel (SonyLIV)

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A slice-of-life comedy-drama focused on four young women living in a girls' hostel at a medical institute. It dives into friendship, empowerment, and institutional challenges with humor and heart.