Deeksha R
Credit: Special arrangement
Shivamogga: Deeksha R, a student of the Vagdevi Pre-University College in Thirthahalli town, has shared the top rank with Amoolya Kamath of Mangaluru, with 599 marks in science stream.
Deeksha's parents, Raghavendra Kalkura and Usha V, both are teachers.
The college principal told DH that the faculty and management are proud of Deeksha's accomplishment.
"She is a hardworking and determined student. She did not attend tuition classes besides classroom teaching in the college. We are extremely happy that a student from a small town has topped the state in PU examinations."
The results of the PUC 2 examination one were announced today with an overall pass percentage of 73.45 as against the 81.15 per cent in the 2024 exam 1.