CUET UG Toppers List 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the results and the highly anticipated toppers list for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026 on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. Out of the total 15,68,867 candidates who initially registered for this massive assessment, a total of 11,64,098 students actively appeared across various testing centers.
The high-stakes examination statistics highlight incredible academic excellence, showcasing that only one exceptional candidate managed to achieve a perfect 100th percentile score in 4 out of their 5 opted subjects. The top aggregate rank in the country was secured by a female candidate with an outstanding score of 1232.19 out of 5 subjects.
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Top-performing candidates by gender:
Female category: The overall topper of this exam is a female candidate (Application Number 263510269243), who achieved the highest score of 1232.19 out of 1250.
Male category: The top spot among males was secured by the candidate with Application Number 263510280526, who achieved a total score of 1230.82 out of 1250.
Top 10 Candidates Overall Merit List
The consolidated ranking roster highlights the highest aggregate NTA scores achieved across five subjects, illustrating intense competition among the nation's top-performing students.
Rank | Application Number | Aggregate NTA Score out of 1250 (5 Subjects) |
1 | 263510269243 | 1232.19 |
2 | 263510280526 | 1230.82 |
3 | 263510250636 | 1207.21 |
4 | 263510857590 | 1205.96 |
5 | 263510690773 | 1203.78 |
6 | 263510166320 | 1202.15 |
7 | 263510282507 | 1201.71 |
8 | 263510435802 | 1197.54 |
9 | 263510364596 | 1188.97 |
10 | 263510097074 | 1188.03 |
CUET UG 2026 Toppers: State-Wise List
Unlike JEE Main or NEET, the NTA does not release a formal state-wise toppers list for CUET.
-State details become available only through the aggregate top-20 list and through media and coaching reports.
-The reference table below shows the states of the top aggregate scorers from 2025.
| State | Topper Name | NTA Score (out of 1250) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | Ananya Jain | 1225.93 | AIR 1 |
| Delhi | Arjav Jain | 1210.10 | AIR 2 |
Gender-Wise Top Performers Breakdown:
This comparative analytical breakdown details the application numbers and matching top merit scores achieved by both male and female aspirants during this session.
S.No. | Male Application No. | Male NTA Score | Female Application No. | Female NTA Score |
1 | 263510280526 | 1230.82 | 263510269243 | 1232.19 |
2 | 263510250636 | 1207.21 | 263510690773 | 1203.78 |
3 | 263510857590 | 1205.96 | 263510166320 | 1202.15 |
4 | 263510282507 | 1201.71 | 263510435802 | 1197.54 |
5 | 263510097074 | 1188.03 | 263510364596 | 1188.97 |
Subject-Wise Attendance and Highest Score Statistics
The domain data highlights registration volumes, actual turnout figures, and the maximum ceiling marks secured across key academic streams
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Total Registered | Total Appeared | Highest NTA Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | English | 1,075,452 | 814,640 | 241.96 |
| 102 | Hindi | 154,087 | 121,004 | 238.06 |
| 103 | Assamese | 2,610 | 1,129 | 220.00 |
| 104 | Bengali | 6,291 | 1,796 | 244.00 |
| 105 | Gujarati | 141 | 61 | 166.00 |
| 106 | Kannada | 427 | 225 | 232.00 |
| 107 | Malayalam | 878 | 406 | 238.00 |
| 108 | Marathi | 258 | 163 | 244.00 |
| 109 | Odia | 959 | 594 | 219.00 |
| 110 | Punjabi | 1,187 | 661 | 250.00 |
| 111 | Tamil | 3,745 | 1,394 | 241.00 |
| 112 | Telugu | 1,335 | 655 | 178.00 |
| 113 | Urdu | 3,186 | 2,156 | 250.00 |
| 301 | Accountancy / Book Keeping | 19,312 | 15,751 | 249.76 |
| 302 | Agriculture | 45,170 | 36,581 | 228.40 |
| 303 | Anthropology | 2,363 | 1,240 | 208.00 |
| 304 | Biology / Biological Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry | 440,052 | 339,892 | 249.70 |
| 305 | Business Studies | 216,161 | 176,143 | 250.00 |
| 306 | Chemistry | 759,758 | 570,869 | 247.64 |
| 307 | Environmental Science | 13,206 | 8,376 | 185.00 |
| 308 | Computer Science / Information Practices | 83,610 | 61,219 | 239.50 |
| 309 | Economics / Business Economics | 236,869 | 190,750 | 244.45 |
| 312 | Fine Arts / Visual Arts / Commercial Arts | 16,444 | 13,004 | 248.33 |
| 313 | Geography / Geology | 84,376 | 69,574 | 250.00 |
| 314 | History | 119,551 | 98,324 | 249.60 |
| 315 | Home Science | 10,642 | 8,487 | 234.33 |
| 316 | Knowledge Tradition – Practices in India | 1,290 | 769 | 187.00 |
| 318 | Mass Media / Mass Communication | 7,141 | 5,267 | 204.50 |
| 319 | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics | 472,687 | 351,745 | 243.70 |
| 320 | Performing Arts (Dance; Drama; Music) | 3,678 | 2,724 | 242.00 |
| 321 | Physical Education (Yoga; Sports) | 72,334 | 56,002 | 219.00 |
| 322 | Physics | 722,677 | 540,311 | 237.00 |
| 323 | Political Science | 157,871 | 123,457 | 249.60 |
| 324 | Psychology | 32,875 | 26,055 | 250.00 |
| 325 | Sanskrit | 4,998 | 3,915 | 244.00 |
| 326 | Sociology | 34,509 | 27,348 | 245.40 |
| 501 | General Aptitude Test | 835,878 | 659,757 | 203.36 |
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Students achieved a flawless 250 out of 250 marks in diverse subjects like History, Accountancy, Psychology, Sanskrit, and Odia. With the official scorecards and metrics now fully public, participating central and state universities will immediately open their independent web applications to begin counseling and institutional seat allocations.