Sep 11 2014 : The Times of India (Delhi)
B'lore boys world toppers in Cambridge school exam
Pavan MV
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Bangalore
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He's on top of the world. Bangalore student Manas Kohli is a world topper in computer studies in the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination.It's the world's most-popular international qualification for students between 14 and 16 years old.As an IGCSE student (equivalent to Class 10) of The International School Bangalore, Manas secured top position in the world in computer studies and is the India topper in chemistry . His parents, Sanjay and Rashmi Kohli, are retired employees of software companies.
Manas told TOI on Wednesday: “My teacher gave me less marks in a mock examination conducted by the school. This motivated me to secure the highest rank in the subject in the IGCSE examination. I don't study for too long, just around four hours. I want to pursue science and become an engineer.“
Another IGCSE student, Manik Raghu Reddy of the Centre for Learning, Bangalore, is the world topper in combined science. Manik and Manas are world toppers among 30 Indian toppers who achieved highest marks in the world in individual subjects in the November 2013 and May 2014 Cambridge International Examination series Cambridge International IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Level and Cambridge International A level.
Also, 18 students from Bangalore secured the highest marks in India in individual subjects. For their outstanding performance, they'll receive the `Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award'.
Manas told TOI on Wednesday: “My teacher gave me less marks in a mock examination conducted by the school. This motivated me to secure the highest rank in the subject in the IGCSE examination. I don't study for too long, just around four hours. I want to pursue science and become an engineer.“
Another IGCSE student, Manik Raghu Reddy of the Centre for Learning, Bangalore, is the world topper in combined science. Manik and Manas are world toppers among 30 Indian toppers who achieved highest marks in the world in individual subjects in the November 2013 and May 2014 Cambridge International Examination series Cambridge International IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Level and Cambridge International A level.
Also, 18 students from Bangalore secured the highest marks in India in individual subjects. For their outstanding performance, they'll receive the `Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award'.
