BTech Dropout Claims Rs 4.86 Lakh Monthly Income, Questions IIT Prestige
Lavanya Jain, a BTech dropout from Bengaluru, shared on social media that leaving college during his final semester was the best decision of his life. He claims to earn around Rs 4.86 lakh monthly through multiple income sources, exceeding his college's highest placement package. Jain emphasized that IIT is 'just a tag' and success depends on skills and efforts beyond college credentials. His post has sparked discussions on the value of formal degrees versus practical experience.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 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 (61/100). Lens Score 34/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, timesnow, economictimes, news18, indiatoday, indiatoday, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 3 Aug, 01:46 am. Other outlets followed.