The CUET 2026 toppers list has been released by the NTA along with the result on 23rd June’26. You can now check the details on the official website cuet.nta.nic.in/.
According to the official CUET UG 2026 data, the highest aggregate NTA score in five subjects is 1232.19, while the top 20 candidates have secured scores ranging from 1177.65 to 1232.19. This highlights the highly competitive nature of CUET UG 2026, with several candidates scoring above 1180 marks.
- The NTA does not release a named All India Rank list; instead, it publishes a top-20 aggregate NTA score list and the subject-wise highest NTA scores.
- The CUET 2026 toppers list is subject-wise and stream-wise, since admission is percentile-based across 250+ participating universities.
- A total of 20 candidates scored above 1177 aggregate NTA score in five subjects in 2026, with the highest aggregate NTA score recorded at 1232.19.
In CUET UG 2026, Devina Gahlot from Delhi (NCT) secured the highest aggregate NTA score of 1232.19 out of 1250, topping the national list released by NTA.
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Key Summary
- The CUET 2026 toppers list has been released with the result on 23rd June’26
- In 2026, the highest aggregate NTA score was 1232.19 out of 1250, reflecting intense competition among top-performing candidates.
- A total of 20 candidates scored above 1177 aggregate NTA score in five subjects, as per the official top-20 list released by NTA.
- The NTA released the list of the top 20 candidates based on aggregate NTA score in five subjects, along with subject-wise highest NTA scores.
- Devina Gahlot from Delhi (NCT) secured the highest aggregate NTA score of 1232.19 out of 1250, topping the CUET UG 2026 national list.
CUET Toppers 2026: Official List
The NTA has released the toppers list naem PDF and only provides a 100th percentile list by application number.
- CUET scores are normalised percentile scores calculated using the equi-percentile method, because the exam runs across multiple shifts and days.
- The aggregate topper is the candidate with the highest total NTA score across five subjects, where each paper carries a maximum of 250 marks, and the five-subject total can reach 1250.
- A 100th percentile in a subject means you scored the highest in that shift, not necessarily a perfect raw score.
Note: NTA Score reflects a normalised percentile, not raw marks out of 250. A 100th percentile does not necessarily mean a perfect raw score in that subject.
The Official list of the candidates who scored the highest NTA Score in Five Subjects in the CUET UG 2026 is given below:
CUET 2026: AIR 1 to 10 Toppers
The CUET 2026 AIR list (official) has been updated here as the NTA declares the CUET UG 2026 result along with toppers’ list.
| Rank | Application Number | Aggregate NTA Score (5 Subjects) | Candidate Name | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 263510269243 | 1232.19 | Devina Gahlot | Delhi (NCT) |
| 2 | 263510280526 | 1230.82 | Saksham Goel | Delhi (NCT) |
| 3 | 263510250636 | 1207.21 | Udit Chaturvedi | Himachal Pradesh |
| 4 | 263510857590 | 1205.96 | Shreyansh Mishra | Bihar |
| 5 | 263510690773 | 1203.78 | Khushi Sablok | Uttar Pradesh |
| 6 | 263510166320 | 1202.15 | Jayati Chhaparia | Uttar Pradesh |
| 7 | 263510282507 | 1201.71 | Anumit Khatri | Delhi (NCT) |
| 8 | 263510435802 | 1197.54 | Inaaya Mittal | Haryana |
| 9 | 263510364596 | 1188.97 | Shristy Abhinav | Bihar |
| 10 | 263510097074 | 1188.03 | Aadi Shukla | Rajasthan |
| 11 | 263510169655 | 1186.56 | Bhumika Maheshwari | Rajasthan |
| 12 | 263511025556 | 1186.30 | Divyansh Muley | Madhya Pradesh |
| 13 | 263510642106 | 1184.34 | Shatakshi Mishra | Bihar |
| 14 | 263510957952 | 1182.74 | Purbita Raha | West Bengal |
| 15 | 263510169135 | 1182.02 | Ayush Priya | Chhattisgarh |
| 16 | 263510150578 | 1181.18 | Priti | Rajasthan |
| 17 | 263510036813 | 1181.13 | Jayesh Gupta | Delhi (NCT) |
| 18 | 263510540260 | 1180.91 | Alisha Maria Thomas | Kerala |
| 19 | 263510165473 | 1180.10 | Simran Jain | Rajasthan |
| 20 | 263510531257 | 1177.65 | Aarav Kumar | West Bengal |
Source: CUET UG 2026 official Toppers List PDF
Note: The table above is from the CUET UG 2026 official Toppers List released by NTA.
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CUET 2026 Toppers: State-Wise List
- Delhi (NCT) and Rajasthan lead the Top 20 list with 4 candidates each.
- Bihar secured 3 positions in the Top 20, showcasing strong performance.
- Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal contributed 2 candidates each.
- Six states : Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Kerala, have one candidate each in the Top 20.
| State | Candidates in Top 20 |
|---|---|
| Delhi (NCT) | Devina Gahlot, Saksham Goel, Anumit Khatri, Jayesh Gupta |
| Rajasthan | Aadi Shukla, Bhumika Maheshwari, Priti, Simran Jain |
| Bihar | Shreyansh Mishra, Shristy Abhinav, Shatakshi Mishra |
| Uttar Pradesh | Khushi Sablok, Jayati Chhaparia |
| West Bengal | Purbita Raha, Aarav Kumar |
| Himachal Pradesh | Udit Chaturvedi |
| Haryana | Inaaya Mittal |
| Madhya Pradesh | Divyansh Muley |
| Chhattisgarh | Ayush Priya |
| Kerala | Alisha Maria Thomas |
CUET 2026 Toppers: Category-Wise List
The NTA has released the Social Category & Gender-wise list of top 10 candidates securing the highest NTA Score in Five Subjects
CUET 2026 Toppers: Subject-Wise Highest Scorers
The NTA has released the subject-wise CUET topper data, which includes the subject-wise registered and appeared data of candidates and the highest NTA score.
- English is the most popular CUET UG 2026 subject, attracting over 12.64 lakh registrations and 9.14 lakh test-takers nationwide.
- Chemistry, Physics, and General Test witnessed the highest participation among domain subjects, reflecting strong competition for science-related courses.
- Accountancy, History, Psychology, Sanskrit, and Odia recorded perfect NTA scores of 250, indicating exceptional student performance nationwide.
Source: CUET UG Official Public Notice
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CUET Result 2026: Date and Statistics
The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the CUET UG 2026 result on June 23, 2026, just 16 days after the examination concluded. Compared to 2025, CUET UG 2026 witnessed a significant increase in registrations, subject tests, and female participation.
| Event | Date / Statistics |
|---|---|
| CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates | May 13 to June 3, 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 Result Date | June 23, 2026 (OUT) |
| Total Registered Candidates (2026) | 15,68,867 |
| Total Appeared Candidates (2026) | 11,64,098 |
| Subject Tests Registered (2026) | 67,56,327 |
| Subject Tests Appeared (2026) | 49,05,176 |
| Total Registered Candidates (2025) | 13,54,699 |
| Total Appeared Candidates (2025) | 10,71,735 |
| Increase in Registrations (2026 vs 2025) | 15.8% |
CUET UG 2026 vs 2025: Key Statistics
| Parameter | CUET UG 2025 | CUET UG 2026 |
| Registered Candidates | 13,54,699 | 15,68,867 |
| Appeared Candidates | 10,71,735 | 11,64,098 |
| Subject Tests Registered | 58,18,608 | 67,56,327 |
| Subject Tests Appeared | 44,75,444 | 49,05,176 |
| Female Candidates | 6,47,934 | 7,74,607 |
| Male Candidates | 7,06,760 | 7,94,257 |
| PwD Candidates | 4,354 | 5,033 |
Source: NTA CUET Official Notification
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How to Check CUET Result 2026
You can check the CUET 2026 result and scorecard on the official portal cuet.nta.nic.in using your application number and password. Follow the steps below once the result link is activated.
Also Check: CUET UG 2026 Counselling
CUET Toppers: Previous Year Trends
The four-year trend below shows how the CUET topper profile and 100th percentile counts have changed.
- The NTA named the AIR 1 holder clearly only in some years, and reported subject-wise statistics in others.
| Year | AIR 1 (Aggregate) | State | NTA Score / Note | Top 100 Percentile Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ananya Jain | Punjab | 1225.93 / 1250 | 2,679 in 1 subject |
| 2024 | Not officially named | — | Subject-wise stats only | 8,024 in Business Studies |
| 2023 | Palak Agrawal (media-reported) | Not officially confirmed | Subject-wise stats only | 5,685 in English |
| 2022 | Not officially named | — | Subject-wise stats only | First CUET edition |
What to Do After CUET Result 2026
- Download Your Scorecard: Save your official CUET 2026 scorecard from cuet.nta.nic.in, since it carries your subject-wise percentile, normalised score and All India Rank needed for admission.
- Check University Registration Dates: Delhi University CSAS, BHU, JNU and other portals open registration within days of the result. Missing a window can cost you your preferred course.
- Verify Your Category Certificate: Keep a valid OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS or PwBD certificate ready, because category benefits are applied at the university counselling stage, not in the NTA scorecard.
- Use the College Predictor: Enter your percentile into the CUET College Predictor 2026 to get a personalised list of colleges and courses based on previous year cutoffs.
- Prepare Documents for Counselling: Keep your Class 12 marksheet, ID proof, photographs and CUET scorecard ready in both original and attested copies for verification at each university.
CUET Toppers 2026 FAQs
Ques. Who is expected to be the CUET 2026 topper?
Ans. The CUET 2026 topper will be confirmed only after the result is declared in the last week of June or the first week of July 2026. Based on the 2025 trend, the AIR 1 holder is likely to score above 1200 out of 1250 with a 100th percentile in three to four subjects.
Ques. Who was the CUET 2025 topper?
Ans. Ananya Jain from Ludhiana, Punjab, secured AIR 1 in CUET UG 2025 with a score of 1225.93 out of 1250. She was the only candidate to achieve 100 percentile in four of five subjects.
Ques. How many students scored 100 percentile in CUET 2025?
Ans. In CUET UG 2025, 2,679 candidates scored 100 percentile in one subject, 150 in two subjects, 17 in three subjects, and only 1 candidate in four of five subjects.
Ques. Does the NTA release a state-wise or category-wise CUET toppers list?
Ans. No. The NTA does not release a state-wise or category-wise toppers list for CUET. It publishes a top-20 aggregate list and the subject-wise highest NTA score, while category cutoffs are decided by individual universities.
Ques. Which subject had the most 100 percentilers in CUET?
Ans. In 2025, the NTA has not released the subject-wise number of 100 percentilers. It only released the subject-wise highest NTA score.
- In 2024, Business Studies had the highest number of 100 percentilers at 8,024, while in 2023, the highest was English with 5,685 candidates scoring a perfect percentile.
Ques. How is the CUET AIR 1 decided when scores are percentiles?
Ans. The aggregate topper is the candidate with the highest total NTA score across five subjects out of 1250. Percentiles are calculated shift-wise using the equi-percentile method, and the highest combined normalised score determines AIR 1.
The formula for the percentile calculation is given below:
Ques. What is the highest CUET score recorded so far?
Ans. The highest aggregate CUET score recorded is 1225.93 out of 1250, achieved by Ananya Jain in CUET UG 2025. Each of the five papers carried a maximum of 250 marks.
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