Four Karnataka Government PU College Students Selected for Prestigious Japan Sakura Science Program 2026
मुख्य बातें
- •Four Karnataka government PU college students selected for Japan’s Sakura Science Program 2026.
- •Students will visit Japan from May 24 to 30, 2026.
- •Programme is organized by Japan Science and Technology Agency since 2014, with India participating since 2016.
- •Selection process involved shortlisting 100 students in Karnataka, with final four chosen based on highest marks.
- •Eligibility required recipients of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS).
- •Total of 56 students selected from 15 states and UTs across India for the 2026 programme.
Four bright students from government pre-university (PU) colleges in Karnataka have been chosen to participate in the highly competitive ‘Sakura Science Program 2026’ in Japan, marking a significant achievement in fostering scientific curiosity and international exposure among young learners.
The selected students are Ashwitha K.H. from Government PU College, Shringeri; Rohith D.S. from Government PU College, Arasikere; Namratha Bai from Adarsha Government PU College, K.R. Nagar; and Akash Uday Harikant from Government PU College, Kumta town. These students will travel to Japan from May 24 to May 30, 2026, for the programme, which is designed to broaden intellectual horizons and promote scientific exploration among high school students.
