IIT Graduate Reflects on Career Challenges and Expectations After UPSC Attempt
Akash Sampurnanand Pandey, an IIT-BHU graduate, shared his experience of facing judgment during a 2019 job interview for a data analyst role paying Rs 40,000 monthly. After quitting UPSC preparation, he encountered expectations tied to the IIT tag, which he said opens opportunities but also limits the 'right to fail' without criticism. Despite initial setbacks, he gradually rebuilt his career and now works as a software engineer in New York City, highlighting pressures faced by many IIT alumni beyond media-highlighted top performers.
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 (57/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 16 Aug, 10:42 am. Other outlets followed.
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