‘Pratibha Puraskar’ for SSLC, PUC toppers, says Maheshwar Rao

BENGALURU: Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has confirmed that applications have been invited to honour students.

What happened

"Applications are invited from meritorious students who have secured 99% and above in the SSLC and the 2nd PUC examinations conducted in March/April 2025-26. The students must be studying in administration, aided, unaided, residential educational institutions, CBSE, ICSE, Jawaharlal Nehru Vidyalayas (JNV), and GBA schools/colleges functioning within Bengaluru Urban district, " he stated.

Meanwhile, the meritorious students must fill out the application form prescribed by the GBA and obtain verification from the heads of the schools and colleges concerned. The applications must be submitted by the students or their parents on or before August 25 either to the senior assistant director (education) at the GBA head office at NR Circle in the city in person or by email to [email protected]. The application form can be downloaded from the official GBA website.

The bottom line

Taken together, the developments around 'Pratibha Puraskar' for SSLC, PUC toppers, says Maheshwar Rao point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.