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Manoj Pal Clears MPPSC Exam After Nearly 12 Years and 40 Attempts

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Manoj Pal Clears MPPSC Exam After Nearly 12 Years and 40 Attempts

Analysed 20 Aug 2026·2 sources analysed·Madhya Pradesh, India·Education
Manoj Pal Clears MPPSC Exam After Nearly 12 Years and 40 AttemptsPreviousNext

Manoj Pal, from Khapariya village in Madhya Pradesh, cleared the MPPSC State Service Examination 2024 after nearly 12 years and about 40 failed attempts. Despite scoring around 50 percent in Class 12 and facing financial hardships, including working as a laborer during the COVID-19 pandemic, he persevered by tutoring and working at coaching centers. His persistence and self-belief led to his selection as Assistant Director (Finance), marking a significant personal achievement after years of struggle.

Sentiment
78%
TBN's observations

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 (78/100). Lens Score 36/100.

Outlets measured: ndtv, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 20 Aug 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Positive (78/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (78–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 20 Aug, 11:17 am. Other outlets followed.

20 Aug, 11:17 am2 sources · 4 min20 Aug, 11:21 am
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    ndtv20 Aug, 11:21 am
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  • Who's involved

    Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

    Government
    Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission

    Story context

    Category
    Education
    Location
    Madhya Pradesh, India
    Sources analysed
    2
    Last analysed
    20 Aug 2026
    Key entities
    Public universityMadhya PradeshStates and union territories of IndiaCoronavirusHigher educationHoshangabad districtHoshangabadConstableIndoreNarmada RiverLibraryAgriculture