Ritu joins a coaching class in Bhopal and notices Anuj on the first day. She introduces herself to Anuj, which startles him. He seeks advice from friends on how to impress her. Ritu asks Anuj to help her explore the city but he cancels at the last minute. Anuj writes a love letter and must now confess his feelings to Ritu and pray she feels the same way.

Set in 1998 before the historic Kargil war, four boys set foot in the prestigious Armed Forces Academy. Cadets is a coming-of-age story about a world where boys become men of honour.