Delhi’s Devina Gahlot has emerged as the All India Topper in the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026, achieving an aggregate NTA score of 1232.19 across five subjects the highest in the country this year. The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially released the results and topper list on June 23, 2026, at cuet.nta.nic.in.
With more than 11.64 lakh students appearing for the exam nationwide, topping the merit list is no small feat. Devina’s performance stands out not just for the score, but for the consistency she demonstrated across all five subjects she appeared in.
Subject-Wise Percentile: Near-Perfect Scores Across the Board
Devina’s scorecard reflects an exceptional performance across subjects. She secured 100 percentile in Economics, Political Science, and Psychology, while scoring 99.99 percentile in English and 99.91 percentile in Fine Arts/Visual Arts a combination that placed her at the very top of the national merit list.
| Subject | Percentile |
| Economics | 100 |
| Political Science | 100 |
| Psychology | 100 |
| English | 99.99 |
| Fine Arts / Visual Arts | 99.91 |
| Aggregate NTA Score | 1232.19 |
“Hard Work Always Pays Off” Devina’s Message to Aspirants
Reacting to her achievement, Devina described topping CUET UG 2026 as a dream come true. She credited her teachers and mentors for their guidance, saying their support helped her push through moments of stress and self-doubt.
For fellow aspirants, her advice was straightforward: trust yourself, stay consistent, and never give up. “Hard work may not show results immediately, but it always pays off,” she said.
Family Reaction
Devina is the daughter of Delhi BJP leader Kailash Gahlot, a sitting MLA from Bijwasan who previously served as Transport Minister in the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government before joining the BJP in November 2024. Reacting to his daughter’s achievement, Kailash Gahlot called it a moment of immense pride for the family and acknowledged the role of her teachers, mentors, and well-wishers in her success.
What’s Next for Devina?
With an AIR 1 and near-perfect scores in her chosen subjects, Devina is well placed to seek admission to any central or participating university of her choice. Top institutions like Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and others that accept CUET UG scores will now begin releasing their merit lists and counselling schedules. Devina’s scorecard, available on cuet.nta.nic.in and DigiLocker, will be a key document for the admission process ahead.
