Barkur, April 2026:Students from Barkur and surrounding areas have made their families and community proud by securing outstanding marks in the 2nd Pre-University Certificate (PUC) examinations. Here is a look at each achiever:
Yashaswini A. Barkur — 592/600 (98.66%) | Science (PCMC)
Yashaswini, daughter of the teacher couple Sri Ashok C.Poojari (Government Higher Primary School, Kodi Kanyana) and Smt. Baby (KPS Brahmavar), and granddaughter of Chooda Master, has topped the list with an exceptional score. A student of Jnana Sudha College, Udupi, her subject-wise marks are:
| Subject | Marks |
| Mathematics | 100 |
| Sanskrit | 100 |
| Computer Science | 100 |
| Physics | 98 |
| English | 98 |
| Chemistry | 96 |
| Total | 592/600 |
Anvita — 570/600 (95%) | Science
Anvita, daughter of Sri Angara Maindan — an auto driver serving Barkur for many years — and Smt. Asha Angara Maindan, has brought immense pride to her family by securing 95% in the Science stream at Kota Viveka Pre-University College. Her achievement stands as an inspiring example of determination and hard work.
Preran Kumar — 96% | Commerce
Preran Kumar, son of Sri Yogeesh and Smt. Sumitra Barkur (Bandimatha, Barkur), and grandson of Sri Gopal Saliyan (Sharabidi, Barkur), has excelled in the Commerce stream at MGM College, Udupi. A former student of G.M. Vidya Niketan Public School, Barkur, his subject-wise marks are:
| Subject | Marks |
| Business Studies | 100 |
| Computer Science | 98 |
| Economics | 98 |
| Accountancy | 94 |
Preran aspires to become a Chartered Accountant and has already begun his professional training toward that goal.
Macneil Suvaris — 95.3%
Macneil Suvaris, son of Smt. Leela and Sri Milan Suvaris of Halekodi, has secured an impressive 95.3%, making his family and community proud.
Jansita Quadras — 92.5%
Jansita, daughter of Smt. Anita and Sri James Quadras of Bennekudru, has achieved a commendable 92.5% in her PUC examinations.
Ryan Olivera — 88.67%
Ryan, son of Smt. Rashmin and Sri Glen Olivera of Bennekudru, has secured 88.67%, adding to the community's list of achievers.
Noothan Narayan Naik — 597/600 (99.5%) | Commerce ⭐ District Topper
In a remarkable achievement, Noothan, daughter of Sri Narayan Naik and Smt. Vandana Narayan Naik, originally from Hanehalli village, Barkur, has brought glory to Udupi district with a breathtaking near-perfect score at MGM College, Udupi.
| Subject | Marks |
| Sanskrit | 100 |
| Business Studies | 100 |
| Accountancy | 100 |
| Statistics | 100 |
| Economics | 99 |
| English | 98 |
| Total | 597/600|
Trisha Shetty — 593/600 (98.8%) | Science
Trisha, daughter of Sri Shambu Shetty and Smt. Jyothi Shambu Shetty — who have been running the well-known Noothan Dress Centre in Barkur for many years — has excelled at Vidyodaya Pre-University College, Udupi.
| Subject | Marks |
| Sanskrit | 100 |
| Physics | 99 |
| Mathematics | 99 |
| Biology | 99 |
| Chemistry | 98 |
| English | 98 |
| Total | 593/600 |
Arvind Bayiri — 590/600 (98.33%) | Science
Arvind, son of Sri Raghavendra Bayiri and Smt. Chandrikabai of Heraadi Chande, Barkur, and grandson of the late Sri Narasimha Bhat Chande, has secured an exceptional score at PPC College, Udupi.
| Subject | Marks |
| Sanskrit | 100 |
| Computer Science | 100 |
| Chemistry | 99 |
| Mathematics | 99 |
| English | 97 |
| Physics | 95 |
| Total | 590/600 |
Dhanya Rao — 578/600 (97.5%) | Science
Dhanya, daughter of Sri Vidyadhar Rao and Smt. Roopa Rani Barkur, and granddaughter of Sri Ramachandra Rao (near Barkur College), has scored brilliantly at Jyothi Kendriya College, Bengaluru.
| Subject | Marks |
| Mathematics | 100 |
| Physics | 99 |
| Computer Science | 99 |
| Kannada | 98 |
| Chemistry | 92 |
| English | 90 |
| Total| 578/600 |
Shayan S. Kothari — 97.16% | Science
Shayan, son of Sri Suresh Kothari and Smt. Shubha Kothari — Sri Suresh serving diligently as an auto driver in Barkur — has achieved a commendable 97.16% in the Science stream at Kota Viveka Pre-University College. His success is a proud moment for the family and an inspiration to many.
Manish Halekodi Barkur — 560/600 (93.33%) | Commerce
Manish, son of Sri Madhukar Pujari and Smt. Shamala Pujari of Kachuru Halekodi, Barkur, has secured distinction in the Commerce stream.
| Subject | Marks |
| Computer Science | 97 |
| Hindi | 96 |
| Business Studies | 94 |
| Accountancy | 93 |
| English | 87 |
| Total | 560/600|
The entire Barkur community congratulate all these bright young students on their remarkable achievements and wishes them continued success in their higher studies and future endeavors.