With a grand total of 492 marks, Shankernath obtained first rank in Theni district. He is a student of NS Boys Higher Secondary School.
Speaking about this achievement he told, " Everyday, I would study from 4:00AM to 8:30 AM in the morning and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the evening. My parents and teachers encouraged me a lot. Social studies teacher, Velayuthaperumal helped me to get 100 marks in the subject thereby facilitating to get third rank in the state.
His marks details are 96 in Tamil, 98- English, 99-Maths, 99-Science and 100 in Social science.