Though Sudeep G.C. has bagged three ranks – a rank each in medicine/dental, Indian System of Medicines and Homeopathy, and veterinary sciences – in the CET, he wants to become an IAS officer.
A student of Poornaprajna Pre-University College, Udupi, Mr. Sudeep has bagged eighth rank in medicine/dental and veterinary sciences in the CET examinations in the State, and also the sixth rank in homeopathy.
Son of G.S. Chandrashekar, Medical Director of Adarsha Hospital, and Vimala Chandrashekhar, CEO of the hospital, Mr. Sudeep, besides studying, loves playing football. He used to study for four to five hours daily and about 13 hours during the examination holidays. Mr. Sudeep attributes his success to his parents and teachers.
Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Sudeep said: “I want to do my MBBS at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal. Then I want to do IAS as I want to serve the people.”
Though Anjali Venugopal, a student from Jnanasudha PU College, Kukkundoor, got fourth rank in Architecture in CET, she wants to be a mechanical engineer.
Daughter of T.R. Venugopal, professor in Mechanical Engineering at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, and Sindhu K.V., Lecturer at Nitte Polytechnic, Ms. Anjali likes to draw and read novels. Ms. Anjali’s success mantra is: “Follow your dreams.”
She used to study for about 10 hours daily. She took coaching for CET. She would prefer to join the R.V. College of Engineering in Bengaluru.
“Since my father is a mechanical engineer, he used to explain the intricacies of various mechanical equipments. This is how I developed a liking for Mechanical Engineering,” she said.
Shishir G. of Viveka PU College, Kota, who stood sixth in engineering, aspires to become a computer science engineer. He used to study two to three hours daily during weekdays and eight to nine hours during weekends. While he did not take coaching for CET, he took it from JEE.
Besides singing songs, Mr. Shishir is also interested in watching cricket. Son of electrical contractor Ganesh Bhat and music teacher Jayashri Bhat, Mr. Shishir attributes his success to his parents and teachers.
“I want to take up computer science in either IIT or NIT. Success is 90 per cent hard work and 10 per cent blessings of parents and almighty,” he said.