Belagavi: Mohammad Kaif Mulla of St Xavier’s English Medium High School of Belagavi has emerged as the SSLC topper in the state, after revaluation of his marks. With this, he also became the first student from Belagavi district to score 625 marks out of 625.

Mohammad Kaif Mulla had scored 624 in the result declared earlier and stood second in the state. He had scored cent marks in all the subjects except science in which he he had lost one mark. However, after the revaluation, his score stands at 625 thus making him state SSLC topper.

“I expected maximum marks in all the subjects. I was sad as I lost one mark in science. As I was confident, I applied for the re-valuation. Now, I am very happy to become one of the toppers in the state,” Mohammad Kaif shared his joy.

At present, Mohammad Kaif Mulla has joined RLS College of KLE Institution for the PU (science) study. “After the higher studies, I want to pass UPSC examination and want to be an IAS officer,” he said.