Against all odds: Students from Karnataka residential schools secure top ranks in SSLC exams
Children from marginalised backgrounds-offspring of watchmen, midday meal cooks, and daily wage labourers-have not only excelled, but claimed top ranks across the state. The SSLC exam results were released earlier in May.
Pruthvisha Govinda Gollarahalli, a student at Morarji Desai Residential School (MDRS) in Makanur, Haveri, clinched the state's first rank, scoring a perfect 625/625. His father, Govinda, a bike showroom watchman, and mother, Mamata, a midday meal cook, beamed with pride.
"We anticipated strong results, but the top rank was beyond our dreams," Govinda said.
Pruthvisha, who studied 12 hours daily, aspires to become an IAS officer. "My teachers and school made this possible," he said, crediting them for their unwavering support.
Savitri Roni, a MDRS student from Halabhavi, Belagavi, scored 624/625. Her father, Lakshmana, an attendant at a private physiotherapy college, and her homemaker mother, Kamalavva, supported her despite financial hardship.
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"My parents' encouragement, coupled with digital skills training, sports, and 5-6 hours of daily reading, kept me focused," Savitri said, thanking her principal and teachers.
Bhoomika Suresh Okkaliga, from Kittur Rani Channamma Residential Sainik School in Uttara Kannada, also scored 624/625. Raised by daily wage labourers, she plans to pursue science in higher studies. "We supported the education of all our children as it is key for empowerment ," said her father, Suresha, despite their economic struggles.
This year, 34,984 students from 788 KREIS schools appeared for the SSLC exams, achieving 91% pass rate. Notably, 34% earned distinctions, 56% secured first-class results, and 247 students shared the top 10 state ranks. Over 19% scored between 90% and 100%, a feat KREIS attributes to meticulous academic strategies.
According to KREIS officials, success stems from rigorous planning, including timely syllabus completion, periodic assessments, and tailored remedial measures for slower learners.
Micro-plans at the school level analyse student performance by subject and chapter, while macro-plans involve expert-led online orientations and teacher workshops.
A dedicated Master Resource Persons team curates study materials and past papers, ensuring comprehensive preparation. Mobile-free campuses, co-curricular activities, and an Academic Excellence Committee further bolster holistic development, they explained.
Many have qualified for JEE
In the PUC level, 132 students qualified in the JEE Mains exam 2025, while 3 students qualified in the JEE Advanced exam 2025. 517 students qualified in NEET UG, out of which 329 students are expected to get seats in various medical and other colleges.
A total of 4,213 students secured ranking in the K-CET exam 2025. As per the cut-off rank for various categories for engineering admissions under govt quota, 2,688 students are expected to get admission in good engineering colleges.
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