IIT Alumnus Reflects on Career Challenges and Interview Experience in US
Akash Pandey, an IIT-BHU alumnus and New York-based software engineer, shared his experience of a 2019 job interview for a low-paying entry-level role where he was questioned about applying despite his IIT background. He highlighted the pressure IIT graduates face to always succeed and the stigma around failure. After preparing for UPSC exams for three years post-graduation, Pandey returned to the corporate sector, gradually building a fulfilling career in the US. He emphasized that an IIT degree is not a lifelong guarantee of success.
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 neutral (58/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 11 Aug, 11:54 am. Other outlets followed.