Though engineering and medical streams continue to be the preferred choice of most science students, Nischay Prasad, the science topper of Marimallappa’s College in the city has set his sights on the coveted IAS as a career. He scored 590 out of 600.
Son of K.M. Prasad, a contractor, and Dr. B.P. Gayatri of Kuvempunagar, Nischay has also been selected for the National Defence Academy (NDA) besides qualifying in the IIT-JEE (Prelims), but has decided to enrol for B.Sc. in Biotechnology at Yuvaraja’s College in the city.
“I am under no pressure from my parents who have respected my decision. Joining IAS is my ultimate aim,” he said. A keen quiz and debate enthusiast, Nischay studied without adhering to any specific time-table and was second in the State in the SSLC examination two years ago.
Among commerce students, CA seems to be the preferred choice of career. S. Neha of Marimallappa’s College, the commerce topper in her institution with a score of 578 out of 600, said, “I am appearing for the Common Proficiency Test to qualify for the CA course.” Neha plans to opt for re-totalling or re-valuation of her scripts to improve her marks. The district topper in the commerce stream is Prajwal Aradhya of Sadvidya PU College who has a score of 584 out of 600.
In all 949 students appeared for the II PUC examination from Marimallappa’s College of whom 225 passed with distinction, 507 passed in first class and 53 students got a 2nd class with 91 per cent pass rate.
From Sadvidya PU College, 596 students appeared for the examination, of whom 580 have passed.
