Achievements

Literature Art & Culture Sports Agriculture Social Reform Co-operative University Rank Holders M.Com Rank Holders

Distinguished Personalities

Figures of national and regional standing associated with Tunga Mahavidyalaya and the Thirthahalli region.

Literature

Writers, scholars and academics

Dr. K.V. Puttappa (Kuvempu)

Former Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore

Jnanpith Awardee

Dr. U.R. Ananthamurthy

Former Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Jnanpith Awardee

Dr. Ha Ma Nayak

Former Vice Chancellor, Gulbarga University

Dr. Ambalike Hiriyanna

Former Vice Chancellor, Karnataka Folklore University

Alumnus

Sri Kadidal Manjappa

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka

Smt. Mallika Kadidal Manjappa

Prof. S.V. Parameshwara Bhatta

Smt. M.K. Indhira

Sri Kamakodu Narasimha Shasthri

Sri K.P. Poornachandra Thejeswi

Sri N. Srinivasa Udupa

Dr. H.D. Chandrappa Gowda

Sri Bilumani Ramadas

Smt. Vasumathi Udupa

Dr. Srikanta Kodige

Dr. J.K. Ramesh

Dr. L.C. Sumithra

Prof. H.V. Lakshminarayana

Alaka, Thirthahalli

Prof. Shrinivas Udupa N.

Sri Sharath Kalkodu

Art and Culture

Cinema, performing arts and visual arts

Dr. Girish Kasaravalli

Film Director

Sri Kodlu Ramakrishna

Film Director

Sri U. Seetharama Achar

Actor

Sri Diganth Krishnamurthy

Actor

Sri Manu (Guttigerei Manappa)

Actor

Sri H.N. Krishnamurthy

Sculptor

Sri Krishnaiah Shetty

Artist

Sri B.D. Jagadish

Artist

Sri K.R. Swamy

Cartoonist

Prof. Nataraj Aralasurali

Cartoonist

Sri Devitho Nagesh

Philosophical Thinker

Sri Chi. Su. Krishna Shetty

Sports

Representation at international level

Smt. Lalithamma

Shot Put · 1972

Sri S.D. Eashan

Shot Put and Discus · 1990

Sri Azamuddin

Kick Boxing · 1992

Sri M.N. Vikram

Volleyball · 2001

Smt. H.U. Prakrithi

Power Lifting · 2016

Strongest Woman of India

Agriculture

Progressive agriculturists and researchers

Dr. Prapull Chandra

State Award for Progressive Agriculturist. Honorary Doctorate from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad and from Kuvempu University. World Food Day Medal, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Sri Puroshottama Rao

Progressive Agriculturist · Kuruvalli

Sri Rangappa Gowda

Progressive Agriculturist · Bommanahalli

Smt. Asha Sheshadri

Progressive Agriculturist · Kannangi

Social Reform

Social leaders of Thirthahalli

Sri Devangi Manappa Gowda

Freedom Fighter

Sri Ramasharma

Freedom Fighter · Basavani

Sri Sadashiva Rao

Socialist Leader

Co-operative Sector

Dr. R.M. Manjunatha Gowda

Former President, DCC Bank, Shivamogga District

Dr. B.S. Vishwanathan

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University Rank Holders

Students of Tunga Mahavidyalaya have secured university ranks in every decade since 1967.

Ranks up to 1989 were awarded by the University of Mysore. From 1992 onward the college has been affiliated to Kuvempu University.

Undergraduate Rank Holders

41 ranks across B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.B.M. and BCA

2020s
II

Ku. Eshanya T.K.

B.Com. · 2024

IX

Ku. Manisha R. Shetty

B.Com. · 2024

V

Ku. Mesha M.S.

B.Sc. · 2020

2010s
IX

Ku. Jyothi S. Prabhu

B.Com. · 2019

X

Mr. Sharath Kumar D.

B.Com. · 2017

I

Ku. Anusha A.J.

B.Sc. · 2015

II

Ku. Sumanasa K.K.

B.Com. · 2014

VIII

Ku. Sushmitha A.

B.B.M. · 2014

III

Ku. Kruthika K.S.

B.Com. · 2013

III

Ku. Sindu K.S.

B.Sc. · 2013

VIII

Ku. Spandana H.D.

B.B.M. · 2013

X

Ku. Archana V.R.

B.Com. · 2013

I

Mr. Shrikanth Kamath

B.Com. · 2012

X

Ku. Namana T.R.

B.A. · 2012

IV

Ku. Gowthami G. Prabhu

B.Com. · 2011

VI

Mr. Shivakumar B.V.

B.Com. · 2010

VI

Ku. Arpitha P.

B.Sc. · 2010

VIII

Ku. Anupama V.R.

B.Com. · 2010

2000s
VII

Ku. Chaithra M.K.

B.Com. · 2009

VIII

Mr. Sachin Kumar T.S.

B.A. · 2009

VIII

Ku. Suma A.V.

B.Com. · 2009

VIII

Ku. Chinmayee J.E.

BCA · 2009

IV

Ku. Ambika K.L.

B.Sc. · 2008

V

Ku. Shilpa S.

B.A. · 2007

VII

Ku. Krupanidhi K.S.

B.Com. · 2007

X

Ku. Shubha K.S.

B.Sc. · 2007

II

Ku. Divya S.V.

B.A. · 2006

VII

Ku. Roopa S.P.

B.A. · 2005

II

Ku. Abhinethri H.P.

B.A. · 2004

VI

Ku. Shuba H.S.

B.Sc. · 2003

1990s
VI

Mr. Ashwala J.

C.E.T. · 1999 · State rank, Karnataka

VII

Ku. Parimala H.R.

B.A. · 1997

IX

Mr. Nagaraja H.S.

B.Sc. · 1997

II

Ku. Jayashree S.

B.Com. · 1992

V

Mr. Prakash B.E.

B.A. · 1992

VII

Mr. Praveen Kumar T.P.

B.Sc. · 1992

X

Mr. Nagaraj S.R.

B.A. · 1992

1980s
VI

Mr. Sheshagiri G.K.

B.A. · 1989 · University of Mysore

VI

Ku. Sudha

B.Sc. · 1988 · University of Mysore

VII

Mr. Muralidhara V.G.

B.Com. · 1983 · University of Mysore

1970s
IV

Mr. Gokuldas Naika

B.A. · 1975 · University of Mysore

Postgraduate Rank Holders

17 ranks in M.Com., Kuvempu University

2020s
I

Ku. Poorna Prajna B.R.

2023

III

Ku. Sweeksha H.M.

2023

IV

Ku. Nagamani D.S.

2023

VII

Ku. Sanchitha S.

2023

VIII

Ku. Archana C.

2023

X

Ku. Sushmitha B.R.

2023

IX

Ku. Pooja S.P.

2021

I

Ku. Gayathri K.A.

2020

VI

Ku. Sunaina K.

2020

VI

Ku. Jyothi S. Prabhu

2020

VII

Ku. Anvitha B.J.

2020

2010s
X

Ku. Ramya J.R.

2018

V

Ku. Anupa K.M.

2017

I

Ku. Soujanya

2016

IV

Mr. Guruprasad H.R.

2015

VI

Ku. Varsha B.M.

2015

X

Ku. Pallavi K.R.

2015

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