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News18
05-05-2025
- General
- News18
Karnataka Parents Cut Cake For Son Who Failed In Class 10, Say ‘He Is A Fighter'
Last Updated: To raise their son's spirits, parents cut a cake to celebrate his failure on the Class 10 exam. The most common stories that surface whenever the results of board exams are revealed are those of students who ace their papers and the secret to their success. On the other hand, here is a tale of parents who are happy that their son failed the Karnataka Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 exams. Yes, you read that right! Abhishek Cholachagudda, 17, a student of Bagalkot, Karnataka's Basaveshwar English Medium School, secured 200 out of 600 on his Class 10 board exams, failing all six subjects. Even though his friends made fun of him for only getting 32 per cent, Abhishek's father, Yellappa Cholachagudda, chose to honour his son's success by cutting cakes. 'When Abhishek was one year old, he sustained severe burn injuries on his feet. It took him to a shock and he lost his memory. Since then, his memory levels have been very low. It is indeed an achievement that he has studied till Class 10," Abhishek's father, who owns a small business, told the media as quoted by The Indian Express. 'My son has failed in examinations, but not in life. I am very happy that he has secured 200 marks. I wanted to give him a message that the entire family is with him," he added. 'I decided to celebrate and bought two cakes which mentioned his score. We are happy. I see a lot of graduates sitting at home without a job or work. But my son is strong and is willing to fight, which means a lot," Abhishek's father also stated. Abhishek expressed his gratitude to his family for providing 'strong support." 'I will appear for examinations again. Even if I fail, I will not stop until I achieve something in my life," Abhishek told the news agency PTI. Last Friday, the SSLC Exam-1 results were declared by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB). The percentage of students who passed the SSLC exam this year was 62.34 per cent, a 9 per cent increase over the previous year. During this academic year, 8,96,447 students—4,61,563 boys and 4,34,884 girls—appeared for the SSLC exams. Many students received full marks, including two from Karnataka government schools, and 75 per cent of them received first-class status by receiving more than 60% of the possible points. First Published: May 05, 2025, 18:27 IST
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
‘My son has failed in exams but not in life': parents celebrate son after he scores 32% in Karnataka SSLC papers
Whenever the results of board examinations are announced, the stories that usually appear are those of students who ace their papers and the mantra behind their success. However, here is a story of parents celebrating their son's failure in the Class 10 or Karnataka Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) exams. Abhishek Cholachagudda, 17, a student of Basaveshwar English Medium School in Bagalkot, Karnataka, failed all six subjects and scored 200 out of 600 marks in his Class 10 board exams. While friends mocked him for securing only 32 per cent, Abhishek's father, Yellappa Cholachagudda, decided to cut cakes to celebrate his son's performance. Speaking to the media, Yellappa said, 'When Abhishek was one year old, he sustained severe burn injuries on his feet. It took him to a shock and he lost his memory. Since then, his memory levels have been very low. It is indeed an achievement that he has studied till Class 10. My son has failed in examinations, but not in life. I am very happy that he has secured 200 marks. I wanted to give him a message that the entire family is with him.' 'I decided to celebrate and bought two cakes which mentioned his score. We are happy. I see a lot of graduates sitting at home without a job or work. But my son is strong and is willing to fight, which means a lot,' said Yellappa, who owns a small business. Abhishek said he was happy that his family had been 'a strong support'. 'I will appear for examinations again. Even if I fail, I will not stop until I achieve something in my life,' he added. VIDEO | Karnataka: Parents celebrate their son after he fails in Class 10 exam by cutting a cake to boost his morale in Bagalkote. He got 200 marks out of 600, which is 32 percent, below the passing marks. #Karnataka #Bagalkote — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 5, 2025 The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) released the results of the SSLC Exam-1 last Friday. This year, 62.34 per cent of students passed their SSLC exam, which is 9 per cent higher than the previous year. As many as 8,96,447 students appeared for the SSLC exams, including 4,61,563 boys and 4,34,884 girls, this academic year. As many as students scored full marks — out of which two are from Karnataka government schools — and 75 per cent of them secured first class by getting more than 60 per cent marks.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
It's viral: Parents throw party, cut cake with 32% score for son who failed Class X Karnataka state board exam
In a world where academic setbacks are often met with criticism or even punishment, and the pressure to perform well pushes some students to the edge, one family in Karnataka is winning hearts — and the internet — for setting very high parenting goals. Meet Abhishek Cholachagudda, a Class 10 student from Basaveshwar English Medium School in Bagalkot (Karnataka), who recently failed all six subjects in his SSLC board exams (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) aka Class X boards. He scored a total of 200 out of 625 marks, that is 32%. While most parents would have reacted with panic or disappointment, maybe even anger, this younger's family chose celebration over condemnation. Instead of scolding him, his parents threw him a party — complete with a cake boldly decorated with his score of 32%. In a now-viral video, Abhishek can be seen surrounded by his loving family, cutting the cake and sharing sweets, while his parents, sister, grandmother, and other relatives cheer him on. His father, Yallappa Cholachagudda, a professional photographer, explained the unconventional gesture. 'Abhishek scored 32%, and this number was designed on the cake. As Abhishek cut the cake, we, all family members, fed him and encouraged him to do better next time," he told PTI. Yallappa added that the party wasn't about ignoring the reality of failure, but about acknowledging effort. He shared that his son had genuinely put in the work and taken the exams seriously, even if the outcome didn't reflect that. The doting father added that the celebration helped lift his son's spirits and gave him the confidence to move forward. And it seems to be working! 'I will clear all the subjects in the next attempt,' Abhishek said with quiet determination, adding, 'Even though I failed, my family encouraged me. I will retake the exam, pass, and achieve success in life.' Social media users have been quick to shower praise on the Cholachagudda family for their empathy, perspective, and unwavering support, lauding their decision to focus on emotional support. 'Heartwarming parenting moment,' wrote a user, and another chimed in, 'Moral: Always encourage and uplift, true success is built on love and resilience.' One user lauded the need for a strong, loving background to keep students motivated, writing, 'It's a blessing to have a great support system at home. It encourages and gives hope and motivation to try again.' Another drove the point home with his comment: 'They proved that love and support matter more than marks.' One thing is clear — a little cake goes a long way!
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Parents throw cake party to cheer up son who failed SSLC exams
Bagalkot: Instead of scolding their child for his poor performance in SSLC examinations, the parents of a student organised a cake party to encourage him to do better next time. The video of the celebrations has gone viral and netizens are all praise for this parents' thoughtful gesture. Parents of Abhishek Cholachagudda, a student of Basaveshwar English Medium School in Bagalkot, who failed in all six subjects in the SSLC exams , celebrated the occasion by cutting a cake. Abhishek's father, Yallappa Cholachagudda, who is a photographer by profession, said they arranged the cake-cutting ceremony to console their son after the results were announced. "Abhishek scored 32%, and this number was designed on the cake. As Abhishek cut the cake, we, all family members, fed him and encouraged him to do better next time," he said. Apart from Abhishek's parents, his sister, grandmother, and other relatives took part in the celebrations. Responding to this, Abhishek said, "Even though I failed, my family encouraged me. I will retake the exam, pass, and achieve success in life."
