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.
Commandant Sabharwal implements the 'Buddy System'. Albert and Randhir get their first 'Sunday Pass', but they get into a heated scuffle after a face-off with Fateh Company. Albert in his secret hideout, a war tank, makes a confession.