Bhavana T S from BNS Public School initially scored 620 out of 625 total marks. Following a revaluation, she now has a total of 625 marks. Ankita, a student at Morarji Desai Residential School in Mudhol, achieved the highest score of 625 marks this year and now shares the top position with Bhavana.
The Associated Management of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to honor Bhavana's achievement in a similar manner to Ankita. D Shashi Kumar, the association's general secretary, emphasized the importance of treating both students equally, regardless of their school backgrounds.