UPSC Aspirant Sells Years of Preparation Material After Multiple Exam Attempts
A 26-year-old UPSC aspirant shared an emotional account of selling his years of preparation material to a scrap dealer for Rs 464 after failing to clear the Preliminary exam in 2025, following three attempts at the Mains. He spent nearly five years preparing, sacrificing a job opportunity and a relationship. The books symbolized his extensive efforts, including mock tests and handwritten notes, marking the end of a challenging journey with personal costs beyond academics.
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 negative (36/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 24 Aug, 08:26 am. Other outlets followed.