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The Hindu
25-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Private PU college students from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi shine in CET
Many students of the private pre-university (PU) colleges from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts fared well in the Common Entrance Test 2025 to qualify for admission to seven streams of professional courses in the State. Akshay M. Hegde, the top student in the agriculture stream at Alvas PU College of Moodbidri, was among the two students who figured in the top 10. A release by Alvas PU College said that while there were 12 students in the top 50 and 24 in the top 100, 52 students ranked within the top 200, 172 ranked within 500, and 506 ranked within 1000. Saish Shravan Pandit, who was ranked in the top 2 in the agriculture stream, was among the 15 students of the Expert PU College, Mangaluru, who were ranked within the top 10. There were 84 students ranked within 50 and 163 students ranked within 100, said a release by Expert PU College. The Excellent PU College Moodbidri's Shishir H. Shetty was ranked 4th in the engineering stream. The college stated in a press release that Mr. Shetty was among the 13 students who were ranked within the top 100. As many as 38 students were ranked within 500, the college stated. Sumanth Gowda, who was ranked fourth in the agriculture stream, topped among the 14 students of Creative PU College, Karkala, Udupi district, who were ranked within 100. Anurag R. Naik, who was ranked 236 in the veterinary science stream, topped among the 25 students of Shakthi PU College, Mangaluru, who were ranked within 8,900. There were 25 students ranked within 20,000, the college stated in a press release. In Vivekananda PU College, Puttur, K.L. Sahan, who was ranked 542 in the engineering stream, topped among the 21 students who were featured in the top 1,000 ranks.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
DK shines in CET, secures several top ranks
Mangaluru: Several students from PU colleges in Dakshina Kannada have secured top ranks in the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025, excelling across streams such as agriculture, engineering, veterinary, nursing, BPharma, DPharma, and BNYS. The consistent performance is attributed to early preparation that begins in I PU, with a structured study pattern unique to many coastal colleges. These institutions emphasise continuous academic follow-up and conduct class tests two to three times a week. Akshay M Hegde, who secured the first rank in the agriculture stream, credits his success to regular practice and early preparation. "We had routine class tests from the I PU level. Daily practice helped me master concepts, and I felt confident while appearing for the entrance exam," said Hegde, who hails from Sagar in Shivamogga. His father, Madhukeshwara S Hegde, is a biology lecturer, and his mother, Shanthala M Hegde, is a homemaker. Saphal S Shetty from Expert PU College, secured third rank in both BNYS and veterinary, and eighth in BPharma and DPharma. His parents, Dr Sharmila Sakharam Shetty and Dr N Sakharam Shetty, work in government hospitals in Chikkamagaluru. Shishir H Shetty, a student of Excellent PU College, Moodbidri, secured fourth rank in engineering and aspires to pursue research in mathematics. "After scoring 99.97 percentile in JEE Mains, I appeared for JEE Advanced. I am keen on entering a research field and am exploring my options," said Shishir, whose mother, Sumitha Shetty, is a teacher and father, Harish Shetty, is an insurance adviser from Venur. Commenting on the region's consistent performance, Alva's PU College principal Mohammed Sadakath said, "Most PU colleges here maintain regular academic follow-up and weekly class tests. Our students also show great discipline, staying away from distractions and focusing entirely on preparation." Toppers Akshay M Hegde from Alva's Pre-University College, Moodbidri, secured the first rank in the agriculture stream. Expert PU College, Valachil, saw an impressive cluster of toppers in the same stream, with Saish Shravan Pandit ranked second, Suchit P Prasad third, Sneha I Yaraganavi fifth, Siddesh B Dammalli seventh, Nikhil Sonnad eighth, and Vachan LA securing the tenth position. From Expert PU College, Kodialbail, K Rehan Mohammed bagged the ninth rank. In the veterinary stream, Saphal S Shetty of Expert PU College, Valachil, and Nuthan Krishna Bhairavesh D of Excellent PU College, Moodbidri, secured third and sixth ranks, respectively. The same duo excelled in the nursing stream, with Saphal ranked third and Nuthan sixth. They also continued their streak in the BNYS stream, where Saphal secured the third rank and Nuthan the fourth. In the veterinary practical category, Akshay Rajendra Tasildar from Alva's PU College, Moodbidri, secured the sixth rank. In engineering, Shishir H Shetty from Excellent PU College, Moodbidri, secured the fourth rank. Nuthan Krishna Bhairavesh D also secured fifth rank in the Pharma D stream.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
CET toppers from DK, Udupi districts waiting for NEET results
Most of the students from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, who are among the top four rank holders in different streams in Common Entrance Test (CET), are eagerly waiting for results of National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) as they aspire to study medicine. Akshay M. Hegde from Alva's PU College Moodbidri, who has topped in the Agriculture stream, hails from Sagar. Mr. Hegde was ranked third in the second year Pre-University-1 exam. He scored 99.58 percentile in the JEE Mains exam. 'I aspire to enter medicine. I am waiting for the results of NEET, which I have done well, despite paper being tough this time,' Mr. Hegde said. He is son of Madhukeshwara S. Hegde, the Biology lecturer in the Government PU College in Sagar. His mother Shantala M. Hedge, a MA (economics) graduate, is a home maker. Saish Shravan Pandit from Expert PU College, Mangaluru, who has stood second in the Agriculture stream, too is waiting for the NEET results. His father Shravan Pandit is ophthalmologist, while mother Vaishali Pandit is a gynaecologist, both practising in Haveri. 'I have genuine interest in medicine that makes me pursue medicine,' Mr. Pandit said. He has secured 99.76 percentile in JEE Mains and has also written JEE Advanced exam. Saphal S. Shetty from Expert PU College has stood third in BNYS, Veterinary and Nursing steams. As both his parents Sakharam Shetty and Sharmila Shetty are doctors, he too wants to enter medicine field, Mr. Saphal Shetty said. Sumanth Gowda, son of Government High School teachers Akkamahadevi and S.D. Sharanagowda from Chikkamagaluru district, also aspires to enter medicine. Mr. Sumanth, a student of Creative PU College, Kukkunddoor Post, Karkala taluk, Udupi, is ranked fourth in the Agriculture stream in CET. Shishir H. Shetty from Excellent PU College, Moodbidri, who is in 4th position in the Engineering stream, wants to pursue a career in research in Physics or Mathematics. 'I have done well in JEE Mains and secured 99.97 percentile. I also wrote JEE Advanced. I am hopeful of getting admission in IISC,' Mr. Shetty said. Mr. Shetty's father Harish Shetty works in Life Insurance Corporation of India while mother Sumita is the teacher in the Government High School, Moodumarnad in Dakshina Kannada district. Nuthan Krishna Bhairavesh, another student of Excellent PU College, who has also secured 4th spot in BNYS stream, is hoping to get a seat in All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Mr. Nuthan's elder sister in Ayurvedic doctor, while his another elder sister is pursuing engineering degree course. His parents Dharmaraje Gowda and N.J. Roopa are teachers in government primary school in K.R. Pet, Mandya district.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
REVALUATION: II PU science topper gains a mark, scores 600 on 600
Bengaluru/ Shivamogga: The revaluation of II PU-1 exam answer scripts have led to changes in the top ranks in the state. R Deeksha from Thirthahalli, Shivamogga district, and student of Vagdevi PU College, has emerged as the topper in the science stream, achieving a perfect score of 600/600. The revaluation results were announced on Friday. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru When the results were announced on April 8, the first position was shared by Deeksha and Amulya Kamath from Expert PU College in Mangaluru, both scoring 599 out of 600. Deeksha, who secured 100 in all subjects except chemistry, applied for revaluation. Mamatha, the principal of Vagdevi PU College, where Deeksha studies, confirmed that post-revaluation, Deeksha's chemistry score increased to 100, with theory marks rising from 69 to 70. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Miss The Top Packaging Trends Of 2024, Enhance Your Brand With Latest Insights (Check Now) Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Undo Her father, Raghavendra Kalkur told TOI that his experience as a teacher helped identify valuation discrepancies. Upon obtaining the chemistry answer script photocopy, they found in Part D, where students must answer four out of six questions worth five marks each, Deeksha had attempted all questions. The evaluator overlooked correct answers in a five-mark question split into parts A and B (worth 3 and 2 marks). After filing objections, the department rectified the oversight, raising her total from 69 to 70 marks, which was confirmed in a mobile message from the PU Board, he stated. Deeksha's parents, Raghavendra and Usha V, serve as teachers in govt high schools in Thirthahalli. Commerce rank 3 is now no. 1 Meanwhile, in the commerce stream, Prateeksha of ASC PU College Rajajinagar shifted from third position to first position after the revaluation. Now, she shares the first position with S Deepashree of Canara College, Mangaluru, both scoring 599 out of 600. Prateeksha had earlier secured 597, and in revaluation, she gained two more marks in English. "I was confident about my marks in English. I was hoping for 99 or at least 98. But on the result day, I was disappointed. In the photocopy of the answer script, I saw that I lost two marks for no reason. My teachers encouraged me to apply for revaluation. Now, I am happy with my marks," said the CA aspirant. As per the data by Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB), there were changes in marks of 5,800 students who applied for revaluation and 1,470 applications did not see any changes. The changes were as significant as 60 marks in one case.
