SSLC exam in Karnataka: Result came as no surprise for topper Bhumika

Bhumika attributed her achievements to hard work and dedication. She used to revise the lessons right from day one, referred to text books and focused on science and mathematics. She had not attended any tuition class

It was celebration time for B.R. Bhumika, who is one of the toppers in Karnataka in the SSLC exams by scoring 625 marks out of 625. The results were declared on May 19. But the result did not come as a surprise for Bhumika. “I expected to top the exams,” she told The Hindu.

Bhumika, coming from rural background, is a student of Government High School at Yelanadu in Chikkanayakanahalli taluk in Tumakuru district. Besides hard work, Bhumika attributed her academic success to her parents and teachers.

“My parents and teachers encouraged me to prepare well and asked me not to worry about the rank,” she said.

Bhumika plans to take the guidance of her parents and teachers while choosing the stream in pre-university.

Her father, B.M. Ravindranath, is a Kannada teacher in the school of which she a student. He had expected his daughter to be among the top scorers, but not a State topper. “She has worked very hard. The hard work has paid off,” he added.

Bhumika attributed her achievements to hard work and dedication. About her study schedule, she used to revise the lessons right from day one, referred to text books and focused on science and mathematics. She had not attended any tuition class; the inputs from her teachers and regular revision helped her perform well, she stated.

Sahana Mahantesh Rayar, a native of Sattigeri in Soundatti taluk of Belagavi district, also scored 625 out of 625 marks.