CUET UG & PG Toppers List 2026: AIR 1, Subject-Wise Toppers, Highest Scores & More
CUET 2026 UG Devina Galhot emerged as the CUET UG 2026 topper with 99.2% and perfect 100% score in five subjects. For CUET PG 2026 score, 3 students (Archita Grover, Mohd Amaan Mohd Aslam Merchant and Archisha Aswal) scored a perfect 300 score.
The highly anticipated CUET result toppers list for 2026 has officially been released, showcasing exceptional academic achievements across both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. This year, Devina Gahlot secured AIR 1 for CUET UG with a percentage of 99.2%. 3 students appearing for CUET PG 2026 scored a perfect score of 300 – Archita Grover (General Management), Mohd Amaan Mohd Aslam Merchant (Healthcare & Hospital Management) and Archisha Aswal (Political Science). Dive in to discover the full list of AIR 1 holders, subject-wise highest scores, category-wise rankers, and a detailed analysis of this year’s outstanding performances.
CUET UG 2026 Toppers: AIR 1 Devina Gahlot and Top Rank Holders
Devina Gahlot has achieved AIR 1 in the CUET UG 2026 examination, scoring 1,232.19 out of 1,250. Her total CBSE 12 Board score is 99.2%. She also scores a perfect 100 Percentile Subjects: Psychology, Political Science, and Economics.Other top rank holders include Saksham Goel (AIR 2) and Udit Chaturvedi (AIR 3).Â
| Rank | Candidate Name | Application Number | Aggregate NTA Score (Best Five Subjects) |
| 1 | Devina Gahlot | 263510269243 | 1232.19 |
| 2 | Saksham Goel | 263510280526 | 1230.82 |
| 3 | Udit Chaturvedi | 263510250636 | 1207.21 |
| 4 | Shreyansh Mishra | 263510857590 | 1205.96 |
| 5 | Khushi Sablok | 263510690773 | 1203.78 |
| 6 | Jayati Chhaparia | 263510166320 | 1202.15 |
| 7 | Anumit Khatri | 263510282507 | 1201.71 |
| 8 | Inaaya Mittal | 263510435802 | 1197.54 |
| 9 | Shristy Abhinav | 263510364596 | 1188.97 |
| 10 | Aadi Shukla | 263510097074 | 1188.03 |
| 11 | Bhumika Maheshwari | 263510169655 | 1186.56 |
| 12 | Divyansh Muley | 263511025556 | 1186.30 |
| 13 | Shatakshi Mishra | 263510642106 | 1184.34 |
| 14 | Purbita Raha | 263510957952 | 1182.74 |
| 15 | Ayush Priya | 263510169135 | 1182.02 |
| 16 | Priti | 263510150578 | 1181.18 |
| 17 | Jayesh Gupta | 263510036813 | 1181.13 |
| 18 | Alisha Maria Thomas | 263510540260 | 1180.91 |
| 19 | Simran Jain | 263510165473 | 1180.10 |
| 20 | Aarav Kumar | 263510531257 | 1177.65 |
CUET UG 2026 Subject-wise Toppers with Scores
Five subjects – Accountancy, History, Psychology, Sanskrit, and Odia – recorded a perfect highest NTA score of 250.00 in CUET UG 2026.Â
| Subject Code | Subject | Highest NTA Score |
| 101 | English | 244.04 |
| 102 | Hindi | 232.25 |
| 301 | Accountancy / Book Keeping | 250.00 |
| 304 | Biology / Biological Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry | 249.70 |
| 305 | Business Studies | 249.57 |
| 306 | Chemistry | 248.68 |
| 309 | Economics / Business Economics | 249.54 |
| 313 | Geography / Geology | 249.45 |
| 314 | History | 250.00 |
| 319 | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics | 242.40 |
| 322 | Physics | 241.23 |
| 323 | Political Science | 249.67 |
| 324 | Psychology | 250.00 |
| 325 | Sanskrit | 250.00 |
| 109 | Odia | 250.00 |
| 501 | General Aptitude Test (GAT) | 212.65 |
CUET UG Toppers 2026 vs 2025 (With Scores)
The NTA intentionally did not disclose the names of the top scorers in 2025. Instead, it published only the application numbers and aggregate NTA scores of the top 20 candidates. This was a policy change from previous years and was followed by major education portals as well.Â
| Year | AIR 1 / Highest Scorer | Aggregate NTA Score |
| 2026 | Devina Gahlot | 1232.19 |
| 2025 | Application No. 253510212904 (Name not disclosed by NTA) | 1225.93 |
CUET PG 2026 Toppers: Archita Grover (General) and Subject-Wise High Scorers
Archita Grover achieved a perfect 300 score in General Management (COQP12), leading the CUET PG 2026 toppers. This comprehensive cuet result toppers list highlights top performers across various subjects, including those with outstanding scores and All India Ranks.
| Subject Code | Subject | Candidate Name | Score | Position (in subject) |
| COQP12 | General Management | Archita Grover | 300 | Topper |
| COQP12 | General Management | Suryakant Sharma | 295 | 2nd |
| COQP11 | General Management | Shweta | 285 | Topper (COQP11) |
| COQP10 | Economics | Ujjawal Mandal | 280 | Topper |
| COQP10 | Economics | Suryansh Singh | 260 | 2nd |
| COQP02 / MBA equivalent* | Management / MBA | Ayush Kumar | 260 | Topper (as reported in subject list) |
| COQP03 / English Literature | English Literature | Vaishnavi Patel | 253 | Topper |
| COQP04 | B.Ed Humanities & Social Sciences | Amrita Swami | 251 | Topper |
| COQP07 | LLB | Mohammed Hamza | 247 | Topper |
| COQP05 | Computer Science | Aman Agrawal | 241 | Topper |
| COQP09 | History | Priyanshi Vishvkarma | 216 | Topper |
| COQP06 | Political Science | Yashwant Singh Yadav | 290 | Topper |
CUET PG Perfect 300 Scorers
3 students scored a perfect 300 score in CUET PG 2026:
| Subject Code | Subject | Candidate Name | Score |
| COQP11 | General Management | Archita Grover | 300 |
| COQP22 | Healthcare & Hospital Management | Mohd Amaan Mohd Aslam Merchant | 300 |
| HUQP18 | Political Science | Archisha Aswal | 300 |
CUET PG Toppers 2026 vs 2025
CUET PG 2026 saw multiple candidates secure perfect scores of 300, while the examination also witnessed a decline in registrations and a rise in participating universities compared to 2025.Â
| Particular | CUET PG 2025 | CUET PG 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | May 6, 2025 | April 24, 2026 |
| Overall Topper(s) | NTA released only subject-wise toppers; no single overall AIR 1 was declared. | Multiple candidates scored 300/300, including Archita Grover (COQP11 – General), Mohd Amaan Mohd Aslam Merchant (Healthcare & Hospital Management), and Archisha Aswal (Political Science). |
| Highest Score | Subject-wise highest scores released; no overall topper announced. | 300/300 (Perfect Score) in multiple subjects. |
| Topper List Format | Subject-wise Top 5 candidates for papers with more than 1,000 registrations. | Subject-wise Top 5 candidates for papers with more than 1,000 registrations. |
| Registered Candidates | 6,54,019 | 4,11,366Â |
| Appeared Candidates | 5,23,032 | 3,45,220Â |
| Participating Universities | 190 | 198 |
CUET Registrations Increase 2026: UG and PGÂ
UG
The CUET UG 2026 examination saw significant growth, with registrations increasing by over 15% compared to 2025, alongside an approximately 20% rise in female candidate participation. This section provides a detailed overview of the overall candidate statistics for CUET UG 2026, highlighting key figures related to the CUET result process.
| Particular | 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 |
| Universities Participating | 241 | 244 |
| Exam Cities | 300 | 321 |
PG
CUET PG 2026 witnessed participation from over 4.11 lakh registered candidates across 157 subjects and nearly 200 universities. The table below compares key examination statistics for CUET PG 2025 and 2026 to highlight year-on-year trends.Â
| Particular | CUET PG 2025 | CUET PG 2026 |
| Registered Candidates | 6,54,019 | 4,11,366 |
| Appeared Candidates | 5,23,032 | 3,45,220 |
| Participating Universities | 190 | 198 |
| Subjects/Papers | 157 | 157 |
| Exam Cities | 312 | 292 |
How to Download CUET Toppers List
The National Testing Agency (NTA) publishes the official CUET UG and PG toppers lists on its respective exam portals along with the result notifications, allowing candidates to download the PDFs for future reference.Â
- Visit the official CUET website—cuet.nta.nic.in for UG or exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/ for PG.Â
- Navigate to the Public Notices, Latest News, or Documents section on the homepage.Â
- Click on the notification titled “CUET (UG) 2026 Toppers List” or “CUET (PG) 2026 Subject-wise Toppers List”, depending on the examination.Â
- The official topper list PDF will open in a new tab, displaying the topper details, including names, application numbers (where applicable), scores, and subject-wise rankings.Â
- Click the Download icon or use Ctrl + S on your desktop browser to save the PDF for offline access.
- Open the downloaded PDF and use the search function (Ctrl + F on desktop or the search option on mobile) to quickly find a candidate by name, application number, or subject.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the AIR 1 topper for CUET UG 2026?
Devina Gahlot secured AIR 1 in CUET UG 2026 with an aggregate NTA score of 1232.19 out of 1250. She also achieved a 99.2% CBSE Class 12 score and earned 100 percentile in Psychology, Political Science, and Economics.
What was Devina Gahlot’s score in CUET UG 2026?
Devina Gahlot scored 1232.19 aggregate NTA marks across her best five subjects in CUET UG 2026. Her exceptional performance placed her at the top of the national merit list.
How many students achieved 100 percentile in multiple subjects in CUET UG 2026?
NTA released the list of candidates who secured 100 percentile in individual subjects. Several students achieved perfect percentiles in multiple papers, with Devina Gahlot among the most notable performers.
Who topped CUET PG 2026?Â
Archita Grover emerged as the top performer in CUET PG 2026 by scoring a perfect 300 marks in General Management (COQP12). She is widely recognized as the leading CUET PG topper.
Where can I check the official CUET UG and PG toppers list 2026?Â
The official CUET UG and PG toppers lists are published by the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with the results. Candidates can also find the lists on trusted education portals.
6. Does NTA release a category-wise CUET toppers list?Â
No. NTA generally publishes an overall toppers list and subject-wise top scorers. It does not release separate AIR lists for categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST, or EWS.
