Cutoffs for MBBS colleges in Karnataka rise by 9,000 ranks in first round of counseling
Bengaluru: The cutoffs for MBBS in state colleges has increased by 9,000 ranks in the first round of counseling, with experts hoping that, once the All India quota results are announced, the difference will reduce in the next rounds.
The cutoff rank in general merit section was 69,117 in the first round of counseling in 2024, while in 2025, the cutoff rank stands at 60,728. In SC category, the numbers stand at 2,23,564 last year and 2,11,587 this year, according to a report by Times of India.
The high level of cutoff in the first round is attributed to various factors, with Raghavendra Hegde, a counselor, has said that the competition among students was more intense than expected this year, although the examination was tough. Further, he said that everyone had been expecting to witness a fall till 80,000 in the cutoffs, but the results proved them wrong.
Hegde added that the Karnataka has seen a hike in the number of toppers as compared to other states. The toppers have currently opted for state colleges since the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) counseling is yet to start, but are expected to move to All India Quota (AIQ) seats once the MCC announces the list, he explained.
The counselor said that the National Medical Commission (NMC) had not approved of any new medical college or seat. Karnataka also had lost seats since the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Belagavi was not approved by the NMC.
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Smriti Mandhana named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025
New Delhi (PTI): Star batter Smriti Mandhana, who played a pivotal role in India's historic 2025 Women's World Cup triumph, was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025 at a glittering function here on Monday.
Chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh won the Emerging Player of the Year award, for her historic FIDE Women's World Cup triumph at just 20.
Preethi Pal was named the Para-Sportswoman of the Year, for winning two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in track and field, while Anjali Bhagwat was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising her pioneering career as India's first woman shooter to reach an Olympic final and her trailblazing success on the world stage.
Mandhana, who is currently touring Australia with the Indian team for multi-format bilateral assignments, said in a video message: "Thank you BBC for giving me the awardfor Best Sportswoman of the Year. 2025 was a special year for women's cricket, especiallytowards the end we had a World Cup and I'm happy I could contribute and help India win matches.".
At 29, the left-handed batter is already among the game's greats, with the second-highest number of centuries in women's One Day Internationals and ranking third in total runsscored among current players worldwide.
Hailing from Sangli city in Maharashtra, the affable Mandhana was inspired by her father and brother, both of whom played cricket at the district level.
In September last year, she made a 50-ball hundred against Australia – the fastest 50 over international ton (men and women) by an Indian in the format, breaking Virat Kohli's record.
The award winners were decided by a distinguished grand jury comprising Leander Paes, Deepa Malik, and Anju Bobby George.
Praising the athletes' achievements CEO of BBC News, Jonathan Munro said: "Congratulations to this year's winners who showcase the very best in sporting excellence. The BBC World Service is committed to bringing such stories of human endeavour and outstanding success to audiences across India and around the world.".
Additionally, the ceremony also celebrated a wide spectrum of talent and impact, recognizing star performers and changemakers for redefining the landscape of Indian sport.
BBC Star Performers of the Year 202.
• Indian Women's Cricket Team: for their historic World Cup victory.
• Ekta Bhyan, Deepthi Jeevanji and Preethi Pal: for their trailblazing performances at the World Para Athletics Championship.
• Indian Women's Cricket Team for the Blind: for their inspiring World Cup victory.
• Indian Women's Kabaddi Team: for their smashing victory in World Cup.
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BBC Changemakers of the Year 202.
• Indian Women's Ice Hockey Team: for breaking barriers in a non-traditional sport.
• Rajbir Kaur: Indian field hockey player and former captain of the women’s national team.
• Savita Punia: Indian field hockey player and current member of the national team.
• Paani Devi: recognised for her impactful contribution to grassroots sport.
