NTA released CUET result 2026 on June 23, 2026. Devina Gahlot from Delhi secures AIR 1 in CUET UG 2026. Check this page to know how she prepared for CUET and her exam-taking strategy.
CUET UG 2026 Topper (AIR 1) Devina Gahlot says Keep Calm, Take Breaks & Revise Regularly
CUET 2026 Topper Devina Gahlot secured 1232.19 out of 1250 marks in five UG subjects in Common University Entrance Test. In her interview with media channels, she has described her preparation strategy and things that she did while studying for the examination. Her interview highlighted her discipline, consistency and clarity in her study pattern instead of pressure-driven study. Students preparing for the next academic cycle (CUET UG 2027) are now seeing her insights as guidance for their studies.
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Check below the key points mentioned by Devina that helped her be one of the toppers.
NCERT is the Foundation of Everything
As per Devina's interview, her CUET UG preparation was mostly from NCERT books. Instead of taking help from other reference materials, she focused on reading NCSERT textbooks religiously and repeatedly.
Taking Breaks and Maintaining Balance are Important
To ensure mental balance while preparing for the exam, she ensured to take breaks and avoid burnout.
Consistency Matters More than Long Study Hours
Devina Gahlot mentioned that she did not follow an extreme timetable and maintained a steady and disciplined study routine for everyday.
Focus on Concepts Instead of Memorisation
In her interview with the media, she stressed conceptual understanding over rote memorization. With good conceptual knowledge, she was able to confidently answer application-based and tricky questions in CUET UG question paper.
Mock Paper Revisions are a Must
Regular mock tests and revision are important to secure good marks in CUET UG exam. Preparing for Boards exam plays a good role in CUET UG preparation, but mock tests can be considered as an essential part of CUET preparation.
95% Hardwork and 5% Luck
A memorable point mentioned by Devina was a quote from her grandfather, "95% is hard work and 5% is luck." According to her, she was sure of getting good marks in the CUET UG exam as her papers went well, but she did not imagine securing first position in the entrance test.
Commonly asked questions
Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits:
Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions.
Student can know repeated question types.
Help students know weak and strong sections
Helps in developing important skills.
Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET question papers follow the steps below:
- Go to- CUET Question Paper
- Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
- Click on the tab download
- Create the login details for new registrations
- Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
- Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
The CUET questions are objective in nature and carries four options also known as MCQs. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of a mouse. Since CUET UG exam will be conducted in CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option.
CUET UG Language section will include 50 questions. Candidates must attempt all questions. There will be no optional questions.
The language section will check candidate's reading comprehension based on different types of passages. This section will also include questions from grammar. To prepare for the CUET UG language section, candidates must solve previous year question papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam.
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CUET UG 2026 Toppers List
Check the names and scores of top 20 candidates in CUET UG 2026 exam:
| Application Number |
Aggregate NTA Score in Five |
Candidate Name |
|---|---|---|
| 263510269243 |
1232.19 |
DEVINA GAHLOT |
| 263510280526 |
1230.82 |
SAKSHAM GOEL |
| 263510250636 |
1207.21 |
UDIT CHATURVEDI |
| 263510857590 |
1205.96 |
SHREYANSH MISHRA |
| 263510690773 |
1203.78 |
KHUSHI SABLOK |
| 263510166320 |
1202.15 |
JAYATI CHHAPARIA |
| 263510282507 |
1201.71 |
ANUMIT KHATRI |
| 263510435802 |
1197.54 |
INAAYA MITTAL |
| 263510364596 |
1188.97 |
SHRISTY ABHINAV |
| 263510097074 |
1188.03 |
AADI SHUKLA |
| 263510169655 |
1186.56 |
BHUMIKA |
| 263511025556 |
1186.3 |
DIVYANSH MULEY |
| 263510642106 |
1184.34 |
SHATAKSHI MISHRA |
| 263510957952 |
1182.74 |
PURBITA RAHA |
| 263510169135 |
1182.02 |
AYUSH PRIYA |
| 263510150578 |
1181.18 |
PRITI |
| 263510036813 |
1181.13 |
JAYESH GUPTA |
| 263510540260 |
1180.91 |
ALISHA MARIA THOMAS |
| 263510165473 |
1180.1 |
SIMRAN JAIN |
| 263510531257 |
1177.65 |
AARAV KUMAR |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates who had attempted the dropped question will get full marks as per the marking scheme. No matter what your answer was.
UGC has announced the deletion of 26 subjects from CUET UG 2025 onwards. CUET UG 20 foreign languages and six domain subjects have been removed. Check the list below to know the name of the subjects:
- Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese)
- Domain Subjetcs (Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, Engineering Graphics)
CUET UG question paper for each subject will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions and no optional questions will be provided. In CUET UG, there are 37 subjects: 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general tests. While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select up to five CUET subjects aligning with the subjects studied in class 12th and course requirements.
Candidates must attempt all the questions of the subjects selected. However, candidates must keep in mind the negative marking and select the options carefully.
NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme:
- Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
- Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
- Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
- If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
- If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
- If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.
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