The film revolves around the story of three friends, Abhay (Varun Dhawan), Prem (Sidharth Malhotra), and Shanaya (Alia Bhatt), who are students at a prestigious college. The plot thickens when the college announces its annual "Student of the Year" award, which comes with a cash prize and a guaranteed job. The three friends, along with a few others, make their way to achieve this coveted title, leading to a series of events that test their friendship, love, and ambitions.