BENGALURU:More than 3.69 lakh students cleared the II PU exams, according to the results announced on Monday. Among them are several students who rose from the worst kind of adversities to excel in their academics.
She Beat Cancer
An inspiration to many, Vaishali K, a II PU student of Gowtham Siddhartha College (Deeksha Network) who is also a cancer survivor, cleared the exams with flying colours. She passed with distinction with 90.33 per cent (542 marks) in Commerce, scoring 97 in Business Studies, 94 in Accountancy, 90 in Basic Math, 98 in Hindi, 87 in English and 76 in Economics.
Her father, Kalyan Krishnan, described her as an inspiration to others. “She was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), a type of blood cancer, when she was six. She was in the hospital for seven months, undergoing chemotherapy.” She was under treatment between 2003 and 2008. Though she does not suffer from cancer anymore, the after-effects of the heavy procedures still linger. She faced problems of liver enlargement, PCOD, and low immunity issues.
“She suffered from frequent backaches and wouldn’t be able to sit during school hours. She couldn’t climb up stairs or wear her school bag. I used to drop her to school and college daily,” said Latha Krishnan, her mother and a former teacher. Owing to her health issues, Vaishali could not appear for her SSLC examination in 10th grade. However, she attempted it the following year and secured 90 per cent marks.
Her parents, a constant source of support and motivation for Vaishali, did not allow her think negatively despite her condition. “She was depressed for some time, but a good support system of teachers and friends in college helped her study harder and persevere. Her class was on the third floor, so she had to climb up every day. The college allowed flexible timings for her and counseled her regularly, clearing all her doubts after hours,” her mother said.
She was always interested in academics and put her heart into it.
“She would suffer from fever and dullness regularly. Yet, she made it a point to study for 1-2 hours at a stretch followed by a break, where she would walk around and relax her body,” Latha told Express.
Vaishali is confused about what she wants to do next. “I have a keen interest in the arts, painting and paper quilling. At the same time, I want to pursue a CA course as well. I am very satisfied and happy at the moment, and all the credit goes to my encouraging parents, teachers and friends, who always helped me along the way.”
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Kavya, an aspiring engineer, who secured 527 /600 (Physics 85, Chemistry 85, Mathematics 89 and Computer Science 90) is the second daughter of Raaji, a garment factory worker at Tavarekere. Though she has financial issues at home, Raaji never discouraged her children.
“My husband left me when my daughters were young. Somehow, I managed to work in a garment factory and educate my two daughters. My elder one is pursuing engineering at BNMIT college and I am extremely happy Kavya passed with distinction,” Raaji said.
Kavya did not attend private coaching for PUC or CET. She has also qualified for IIT- JEE. “I want to pursue engineering and become an engineer. I am grateful to my mother, sister, friends and teachers,” Kavya said.
Kavya studied at SGPTA Deeksha PU College, Tyagrajnagar. “I used to study for five hours a day and used to watch VIKASANA programme on Doordarshan for CET preparation,” she said.
Kavya has not yet decided which college she will go for. She will take a call once she gets her CET and JEE results.
Supplementary exam time table
June 25: 9 am to 12.15 pm - Sociology, Accountancy and Physics
June 26: 9 am to 12.15 pm - Mathematics and Economics. 2 pm to 5.15 pm - Logic and Home Science
June 27: 9 am to 12.15 pm - English
June 28: HOLIDAY
June 29: 9 am to 12.15 pm - Business Studies, Chemistry and Education. 2 pm to 5.15 pm - Optional Kannada
June 30: 9 am to 12.15 pm - Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and French. 2 pm to 5.15 - Marathi and Arabic
July 01: 9 am to 12.15 pm - Political Science, Statistics and Biology
July 02: 9 am to 12.15 pm - History, Electronics and Computer Science
July 03: 9 am to 12.15 pm - Geography, Geology and Basic Maths. 2 pm to 5.15 pm Carnatic Music, Hindustani Music and Psychology
July 04: 9 am to 12.15 pm - Hindi and Sanskrit. 2 pm to 5.15 pm - Urdu
pay fee before may 27
Those who are willing to appear for the supplementary examinations must pay fee for the same at their colleges before May 27. The examination fee per subject is `101, while for more than three subjects, it is Rs 302
On the Sidelines
No Information on Grace Marks
The director and other officials of the PUE Department have refused to provide information on grace marks. They said grace marks have been given for Mathematics (9) and English (5). But when asked how many students got grace marks, they said data was not available with the department. This year, the department had announced 23 grace marks for Mathematics, English, Chemistry and Physics combines, according to evaluators. But there was no confirmation on this.
The High-flyers and the Golden Ducks
Over 55 colleges across the state secured 100 pc results. They include 16 government colleges, one aided college and 38 unaided PU colleges. Meanwhile, as many as 47 colleges secured zero pc results. They include one government college, 44 unaided and two bifurcated PU colleges.
Date and Fee
Last date for receiving application for photocopy of answer script: May 25
Fee per subject: Rs 504
Last date for receiving
application for revaluation: May 30
Fee per subject: Rs 1,260
Last date for receiving application for re-totaling: May 30
Fee per subject: Rs 336
For Revaluation
Applications for revaluation and re-totaling will be available at:all Pre-University Colleges, at the department website www.pue.kar.nic.in, at BangaloreOne and KarnatakaOne centres. Candidates can also submit the applications and pay the requisite fees online at www.bangaloreone.gov.in
