Kota Factory Refresher: Recap Of the First Two Seasons Before Season 3's Release

The anticipation of 'Kota Factory Season 3' is at an all-time high ahead of its release on 20th June. The trailer of the series was released recently. Here's the recap of the last two seasons.

'Kota Factory Season 3' will release on 20th June. ( Image Source :IMDb )

Kota Factory Season 3: The anticipation of 'Kota Factory Season 3' is at an all-time high ahead of its release on 20th June. The trailer of the series was released recently. This summer we’ll see the students and our favourite Jeetu bhaiya return with more doubts and even more solutions. Kota Factory is a combination of class storytelling, brilliant direction, and aspiring acting and craft from the actors. It’s the story of Kota told through the point of view of the students and their struggle.  

Season 1

The first season of 'Kota Factory' follows Vaibhav (Mayur More) on his quest to gain admission to the prestigious Maheshwari Institute in Kota for JEE exam preparation. However, due to late admission and fierce competition, he ends up at Prodigy Institute. There, he meets Meena, Shivangi, and Meenal, and the series delves into their experiences as they navigate the pressures and rigorous demands of Kota's educational environment.

We witness Vaibhav and Meena grappling with the complexities of organic chemistry, ultimately finding their way with the guidance of Jeetu Bhaiya. The show underscores the importance of making crucial decisions about one's future, highlighted by Vaibhav's move to Maheshwari classes after successfully passing the entrance exam. The first season takes us through Vaibhav's journey of adjusting to Kota's atmosphere, the group's romantic entanglements, and Jeetu Bhaiya (Jitendra Kumar) emerging as their personal and favourite mentor. It beautifully portrays a place filled with the dreams and aspirations of young students.

The season expertly captures the essence of new friendships, young love, and the uncertainties and resolutions that come with intense academic preparation. With Jeetu Bhaiya as their guiding light, season one concludes with Vaibhav transitioning to a new coaching center, while the rest of the group stays behind, preparing for another year of hard work and determination.

Season 2  

The second season of the beloved series picks up right where the first left off, with Vaibhav starting his new year at Maheshwari classes. He moves to a new PG and meets another student, whom he nicknames 'Gora Meena.' This season kicks off with fresh beginnings for everyone, including Jeetu Bhaiya. As Vaibhav navigates his first day at a new place, his friends back at Prodigy deal with the stress of a new physics teacher and Jeetu Bhaiya's departure. The students soon learn that Jeetu Bhaiya is starting his own coaching center, adding another layer of challenges for them to face.

This season explores themes of friendship, love, and the intense stress and fear of failure. It highlights Vaibhav’s health issues and Meena’s experiences with puberty, capturing the overall atmosphere of Kota’s relentless, rank-focused competition. Maheshwari’s strict, almost military-like decorum mirrors a 'Factory' churning out ranks above all else.

The season delves into the struggles of repeaters and Vaibhav’s constant attempts to skip his physics classes to attend Jeetu Bhaiya’s sessions. True to form, Jeetu Bhaiya supports his students, guiding them through uncomfortable conversations and helping them face their fears of failure. Season 2 beautifully balances various storylines, weaving them into a cohesive narrative.

This season concludes on a jarring note, reminding us of the immense pressure students endure due to relentless and bone-breaking competition. Many students silently bear this burden, pushing themselves to the final stretch until it becomes unbearable and giving up. When everything is on the bet and the results fall short and don't fulfill the set expectations or dreams, some see no escape except take the drastic route. The ending was a powerful message from the creators to everyone about the need to create a healthy environment while giving importance to the student's mental health and how this competition is breaking students' self-confidence and trust in themselves. 

(Vaishnavi Tripathi, a media student, is currently pursuing  her graduation from Chitkara University.)