"I Want to Be an Engineer": Science Stream Topper Diksha and Shrividya of Thirthahalli and Kaniyooru Town Share the Secret Behind Their Success

Karnataka's II PUC 2025 results created a wave of celebrations, mainly from Thirthahalli town and Kaniyooru town, with two deserving students sweeping the state level in the Science stream.

We caught up with the state’s first and fifth rank holders—Diksha R. from Thirthahalli and Shrividya N. from Kaniyooru—to learn more about their journey, their routines, and the dreams they’re chasing.

Diksha R., Vagdev Education Institution, Thirthahalli

State Rank: 1 | Marks: 599/600

Q: First of all, congratulations, Diksha! How does it feel to top the state?

Diksha: Thanks! It was wonderful, actually. I did not anticipate being state first, but I had worked a bit, so I expected a good one.

Q: What was your study routine like?

Diksha: I made sure to study every day. Our lecturers were very motivating—explained things well and cleared all my doubts. I also watched subject-specific YouTube videos, which helped me understand tough concepts better.

Q: What motivated you over the course of the year?

Diksha: My parents motivate me. Both my parents are teachers—my father teaches at Megaravalli School and my mother teaches at Thirthahalli Balakiyara High School. Seeing them committed actually made me committed too.

Q: What's next for you?

Diksha: I'd like to become an engineer. I'm especially interested in computer science.

Shrividya N., Government PU College, Kaniyooru

State Rank: 5 | Marks: 595/600

Topper Among Government PU Colleges

Q: Shrividya, state's fifth ranker and government PU college topper across the board—how are you feeling today?

Shrividya: Very proud. I felt that government college students also had the potential to perform at the top level, and I'm happy I could do so.

Q: Did you think anything in particular gave you the edge?

Shrividya: I stayed concentrated and strictly followed what my teachers said. They were always ready to help, and that helped immensely. I also did continuous revisions and took plenty of mock tests.

Q: Can you say a little about your family.

Shrividya: My father is the headmaster at Pragathi English Medium School, and my mother always encouraged me to be strong in my dreams. Their belief in me motivated me.

Q: And what are your future dreams?

Shrividya: I also wish to study engineering. I have always been fascinated by technology.

While Karnataka is celebrating excellence par excellence in the results of II PUC, Diksha and Shrividya are both shining examples of how quality teaching, family support, and consistency can help achieve out-of-the-world success—irrespective of where you study.