Mumbai Student Uses Neighbour's Wi-Fi to Clear JEE Advanced, Joins IIT Delhi
Abhishek Sujit Sharma, a student from Mumbai's Harad Chawl, secured admission to IIT Delhi by ranking 2,456 in JEE Advanced. Despite limited financial resources and cramped living conditions, Sharma prepared using online lessons, often studying on his terrace and borrowing a neighbour's Wi-Fi when his mobile data ran out. His family supported him amid challenges like lack of private washroom and small living space, making him the first IITian from his slum community.
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 (75/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 22 Sept, 08:31 am. Other outlets followed.