CUET UG 2026 Result: Who emerged as the All-India topper among 11.64 lakh candidates? 100 percentile in 4 subjects..

CUET UG 2026 Result: The wait for lakhs of students across the country is finally over. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET UG 2026 results. This time, a female student delivered an outstanding performance, securing 1232.19 marks and topping the nationwide list. Notably, she was the only candidate in the entire country to set a record by achieving the 100th percentile in four out of five subjects. CUET UG has now become one of the country's largest entrance examinations, facilitating admissions to undergraduate courses across 244 universities nationwide. The CUET results can be checked on the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in.

**Increase in the Number of Candidates**
A record number of students participated in CUET UG 2026. According to the NTA, a total of 1,568,867 candidates registered for the exam—an increase of over 15 percent compared to the previous year. A significant rise was also recorded in the number of candidates who actually appeared for the exam; a total of 1,164,098 candidates took the test. This clearly indicates the growing popularity of CUET for university admissions across the country.

**Results Declared Earlier Than Last Year**
The NTA also expedited the result declaration process this time. The CUET UG 2026 results were announced 16 days earlier than the previous session's results (and 14 days earlier than last year's). This will provide students with more time for university counseling and the admissions process.

**How ​​Many Secured the 100th Percentile?** While many students performed exceptionally well across various subjects this year, only one candidate achieved a 100th percentile in four subjects. According to data released by the NTA, a single candidate secured a 100 percentile in four subjects, 22 candidates achieved it in three subjects, and 180 candidates did so in two subjects. Additionally, 3,214 candidates secured a 100th percentile in at least one subject. These figures clearly indicate that the competition was intense, yet thousands of students demonstrated their talent through outstanding performances.

**Female Student Secures All-India Top Rank**

The CUET UG 2026 results have drawn significant attention to a female student who secured the top rank nationwide with a score of 1232.19—one of the highest scores recorded this year. Her achievement has garnered attention not only from her family but from the entire education community.

**Admission to 244 Universities**

This year, the admission process for 244 universities across the country will be conducted through the CUET UG examination. These institutions include central, state, deemed, and private universities. Following the declaration of results, the respective universities will begin their merit listing and counseling processes.

**What is the Next Step for Students?**

Now that the results have been declared, students must visit the official websites of the respective universities to stay updated on information regarding counseling and admission. The processes for seat allocation, merit listing, and document verification are expected to commence soon. CUET UG 2026 Results at a Glance
Total registered candidates: 1,568,867
Increase compared to the previous year: Over 15%
100 percentile in 4 subjects: Only one candidate
100th percentile in 3 subjects: 22 candidates
100 percentile in 2 subjects: 180 candidates
100 percentile in 1 subject: 3,214 candidates
Admission to 244 universities across the country will be granted based on these scores.
Topper's score: 1232.19 marks

Disclaimer: This content has been sourced and edited from News18 Hindi. While we have made modifications for clarity and presentation, the original content belongs to its respective authors and website. We do not claim ownership of the content.