IIM Graduate Reduces MBA Education Loan Through Side Hustles and Financial Planning
Sneha Baidya, an IIM graduate, managed to reduce her MBA education loan from around 28-40 lakh to under 5 lakh by leveraging side hustles and careful financial planning during her studies. She detailed expenses including tuition, mess fees, and daily costs, emphasizing cautious spending and additional income as key to lowering her loan. Baidya currently pays about 30,000 monthly EMI and aims to be debt-free within six months. The story highlights practical strategies for managing large education loans.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 5 Aug, 05:35 pm. Other outlets followed.