The BBA student had gone to a mall here to watch a film and he was attacked by the accused men with sticks when he came out of the mall, police said.
While the student's friend cried for help, nobody intervened to help them. Later the student was taken to a hospital, where his condition was said to be stable, an official said.
The student's brother told police that four months ago the former had a clash with some people which had turned into a physical fight then but the matter was resolved later.