In a remarkable story from Karnataka, Ashok Kumar S., a 27-year-old life convict serving a sentence for murder at Ballari Central Prison, scored 80.1% in the Karnataka II PUC (class 12) exams. He achieved 481 out of 600 marks, passing in First Class, with notable scores of 94 in History and 84 in Economics. Kumar's journey to this achievement began when he expressed a desire to pursue higher studies, leading to special permission from prison authorities. They provided him with study materials and dedicated time for preparation. Alok Kumar, the Director-General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), praised Kumar's success as a testament to the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs in correctional facilities. This year, the Karnataka II PUC exam results were announced on April 9, with an overall pass percentage of 86.48%, as 5,46,698 out of 6,32,200 students cleared the exam.