Kota Students Overcome Adversity to Secure IIT Admissions in 2026
Two students from Kota, Jigar Nayak of Odisha and Gunjan Kumar of Bihar, secured admission to IITs through JEE Advanced 2026 despite significant challenges. Jigar, who lost his father to cancer, was supported by his mother’s tailoring business and fee concessions at Allen Career Institute. Gunjan, with severe vision impairment and recovering from a collapsed lung, was aided by his mother who attended online classes and prepared notes to support his studies. Both stories highlight parental sacrifice and determination.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (78/100). Lens Score 28/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles focus on personal stories of resilience and parental support without engaging in political discourse. They highlight individual and family efforts rather than policy or political viewpoints. The coverage is centered on educational achievement and social challenges, representing human interest perspectives without partisan framing.
The overall tone is positive and inspirational, emphasizing perseverance and parental dedication. Both articles celebrate the students' successes despite hardships, portraying an uplifting narrative. The sentiment is encouraging, focusing on overcoming adversity rather than negative aspects.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.