Perseverance pays off for SSLC toppers
66.14% regular students clear the exam
Kannada
perfect 625 marks
Madhu Bangarappa
The Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) results announced on Friday brought in a wave of joy and pride across Karnataka as 22 students created history by scoring a perfect 625 out of 625 marks—a record-breaking feat. Among these shining stars are young achievers whose journeys are as inspiring as their success. From battling health issues to balancing music with academics, these toppers proved that perseverance, planning, and passion pave the road to success.Dhanush S from Mysuru, who emerged as one of the state's top scorers, faced a severe health scare just before his Science exam. 'I had intense abdominal pain and visited the doctor, who suspected appendicitis or kidney stones. I had to take medication and even vomited before the exam,' Dhanush told Mirror. Despite the physical discomfort, he aced the paper. 'My parents said they'd be happy even if I just passed, but I surprised them. This shows that last-minute study isn't everything—consistent learning matters,' said Dhanush, who has been a topper since Class 8.Nithya M Kulkarni, another student who scored full marks, credited her teachers and a focussed approach. 'I didn't study all the time. I believe in qualitative learning over quantity. I had aimed for 625 and was confident I could do it. Now, I want to prepare for NEET and pursue medicine,' she said.Jahnavi SN from Bengaluru emphasised the role of family and foundational knowledge. 'My parents never pressured me. I never took tuitions, but always revised what I learned at school on the same day. My foundation was strong, and that made all the difference,' she shared.A multi-talented student, Jahnavi has also cleared exams in Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Hindi Praveena, while learning classical music and the veena. 'I've been securing first rank for nearly nine years,' she added.For Namitha, scoring 625 was a dream come true. 'I dedicated my entire day to studies and received strong support from my school. They even extended hours during the exam season to help us prepare better,' she said. Namitha now plans to pursue commerce and believes, 'Studying shouldn't feel like a burden. Don't mug up, understand what you read.'Thanya RN, another perfect scorer, swore by self-discipline and late-night study sessions. 'If I wasn't satisfied with my preparation, I'd study till 2 or 3 am. I didn't attend tuitions but made sure I understood everything before sleeping,' she said.
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