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.
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.