Nikhil Sonnad tops Karnataka and ranks 17th nationally in NEET 2025 with 670/720 marks. Expert PU College celebrates record-breaking success with 684 students scoring above 400. Discover the story behind this academic triumph
🌟 Nikhil Sonnad Tops Karnataka, Grabs 17th Across India in NEET 2025
Mangaluru’s renowned Expert Pre-University College has once again showcased its academic excellence, this time through the stellar performance of its student—Nikhil Sonnad. Nassuring Maharashtra’s UG‑NEET 2025 exams, Sonnad soared to 17th rank nationally and claimed the top spot in Karnataka, earning an impressive 670 out of 720 marks
A Wave of High Scorers: Expert PU’s Admirable Milestone
Setting institutional records, 684 students from Expert College scored over 400 marks—a performance Prof. Narendra L. Nayak rightly calls “unprecedented”
The breakdown of these scores reveals a deep talent pool:
- 567 cleared 425+
- 440 scored above 450
- 324 scored above 475
- 233 exceeded 500
- 146 surpassed 525
- 81 topped 550
- 57 went beyond 575
- 19 reached 600+
- 7 achieved 625+
This cascade of high performers paints a vivid picture of both individual dedication and institutional support.
Standout Students Beyond Nikhil
While Sonnad led the charge, several others from Expert College deserve praise:
| Student Name | Marks | All-India Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nidhi K G | 648 | 84 |
| Saish Shravan Pandit | 636 | 159 |
| Shreyas M. Mahalingapur | 632 | 214 |
| Suchit P Prasad | 631 | 226 |
| Varun Siddappagouder | 630 | 241 |
| Siddesh B Dammalli | 626 | 317 |
| Pooja | 623 | 386 |
| Vachana L A | 620 | 455 |
| Manish L | 619 | 486 |
| And many more through the 600s |
Their success underscores the depth of talent within Expert College, reinforcing its reputation for nurturing excellence.
Nearly 100% Success: A Testament to Quality Instruction
Nationally, roughly 56% of NEET 2025 candidates qualified for medical studies. In contrast, 99% of Expert College’s NEET candidates achieved this milestone
Prof. Nayak attributes this to the college’s rigorous teaching methods, strategic mentorship, and a culture that encourages students to push the envelope. The result: almost an entire cohort soaring past the 50th percentile nationwide.
What’s Next for Nikhil? The Road Ahead
With his state-first, national-17th rank, Sonnad is well-positioned for admission into a top-tier medical college—possibly one of India’s prestigious AIIMS or private institutions with stellar reputations. Beyond that, he could also explore highly competitive specialties like neurology or cardiology.
Why This Story Resonates
- Academic Excellence at Scale: Hundreds of high scorers are a rare institutional achievement.
- Inspiration for Peer Aspirants: Smaller colleges can foster top-tier talent with the right environment.
- Spotlight on Educational Quality: This is a case study in how focused mentoring and teaching resources can yield transformative results.
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