The CUET 2026 toppers list is expected to be released by the NTA along with the result in the last week of June or the first week of July 2026. Once the CUET Toppers list is released, you will be able to check the details on the official website cuet.nta.nic.in/.
Based on previous year trends, the AIR 1 holder usually scores above 1200 out of 1250 in the aggregate of five subjects and achieves a 100 percentile in three to four papers.
- 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 will be subject-wise and stream-wise, since admission is percentile-based across 250+ participating universities.
- A total of 2,679 candidates scored 100 percentile in one subject in 2025, while only one candidate achieved it in four out of five subjects.
In CUET UG 2025, Ananya Jain from Ludhiana, Punjab secured AIR 1 with 1225.93 out of 1250, scoring 100 percentile in four subjects.
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Key Summary
- The CUET 2026 toppers list and AIR are expected with the result in the last week of June or the first week of July 2026.
- In 2025, only one candidate scored 100 percentile in four of five subjects, and 2,679 scored in one subject.
- A total of 17 candidates have scored in the 100th percentile in 3 subjects (out of their opted subjects), and a total of 150 candidates scored in 2 subjects.
- 2025 AIR 1 Ananya Jain from Punjab scored 1225.93 out of 1250, the highest aggregate NTA score.
CUET Toppers 2026: Official List
The NTA does not release a named toppers list and only provides a 100th percentilers list by application number. The CUET UG result has not been released yet, so the toppers list is not available. The named list is created through media reports and various social media sources.
- The final answer key will be released 3-5 days before the result, based on which your scores and the toppers list are prepared.
- 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 highest NTA Score in Five Subjects in the CUET UG 2025 is given below:
CUET 2026: AIR 1 to 10 Toppers
The CUET 2026 AIR list will be updated here once the NTA declares the CUET UG 2026 result. Until then, the table below shows the 2025 aggregate toppers for reference.
- In 2025, Ananya Jain, a 17-year-old from Ludhiana, Punjab, was the only candidate to score 100 percentile in four of five subjects.
| AIR | Name | State | NTA Score (out of 1250) | 100 Percentile Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ananya Jain | Punjab | 1225.93 | 4 subjects (Maths, Economics, Accountancy, Business Studies) |
| 2 | Arjav Jain | Delhi | 1210.10 | Multiple subjects |
| 3 | Purva Singh | Haryana | 1205.17 | Multiple subjects |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | 1203.40 | TBA |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | 1200.12 | TBA |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | 1194.37 | TBA |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | 1193.77 | TBA |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | 1191.25 | TBA |
| 9 | TBA | TBA | 1191.06 | TBA |
| 10 | TBA | TBA | 1190.76 | TBA |
Note: The table above is from CUET UG 2025 and is provided for reference only. The NTA released only the top-20 aggregate list in 2025, by application number only.
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CUET 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 |
Note: Data above is from 2025 and is for reference only. The NTA does not publish an official state-wise toppers list for CUET.
CUET 2026 Toppers: Category-Wise List
The NTA does not release a category-wise toppers list for CUET UG, because the exam is purely percentile-based.
- The category reservation is applied later at the university counselling stage, not in the central scorecard.
- Your CUET scorecard shows your subject-wise percentile, normalised score and All India Rank, but it does not rank toppers separately by General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS or PwBD.
Category benefits in CUET admissions work as follows:
- General / EWS / OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwBD reservation is implemented by each participating university under its own admission policy.
- Universities such as Delhi University, BHU, JNU and AMU set category-wise cutoffs during counselling using your CUET percentile.
- You must keep a valid category certificate ready for verification at the counselling stage.
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CUET 2026 Toppers: Subject-Wise Highest Scorers
The NTA releases the subject-wise CUET topper data, which includes the subject-wise registered and appeared data of candidates and the highest NTA score.
The table below shows the subject-wise highest NTA score from the CUET UG 2025 result for reference, which indicates where the competition is toughest.
- In English, the highest NTA score was 241.96, and in Hindi, it was 238.06.
- The highest score of 250 was achieved in 5 subjects, i.e. Psychology, Geography, Business Studies, Urdu and Punjabi.
- The lowest marks were secured in the Gujarati subject, i.e., 166 and the second lowest were 178 in Telugu.
| 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 |
Source: CUET UG Official Public Notice
In 2024, the highest number of 100 percentilers were in Business Studies. In English, the number of 100 percentilers was 1,683.
| Subject | 100 Percentilers (2024) | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Business Studies | 8,024 | Highest among all subjects |
| English | 1,683 | High-volume language paper |
| General Test | 1 | Toughest to top |
In 2023, English recorded the highest number of 100 percentilers at 5,685, followed by Biology with 4,850, Economics with 2,836 and Political Science with 1,796.
- This pattern shows that high-enrolment subjects produce more toppers, while the General Test and Mathematics remain the hardest to score a perfect percentile in.
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CUET Result 2026: Date and Statistics
The CUET 2026 result and toppers list are expected with the statistics shown below. The 2025 numbers are added for comparison so you can gauge the scale of competition.
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| CUET 2026 Exam Dates | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key 2026 | First week of June 2026 (expected) |
| CUET Result 2026 | Last week of June / first week of July 2026 (expected) |
| Total Registered 2025 | 13,54,699 |
| Total Appeared 2025 | 10,71,735 |
| 100 Percentile in 1 Subject (2025) | 2,679 candidates |
| 100 Percentile in 4 of 5 Subjects (2025) | 1 candidate |
The 100 percentile distribution from 2025 below shows how rare a multi-subject perfect percentile is.
| Number of Subjects with 100 Percentile | Candidates (2025) |
|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 subjects | 1 |
| 3 subjects | 17 |
| 2 subjects | 150 |
| 1 subject | 2,679 |
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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