CUET UG 2026 result was announced on June 23, 2026, at cuet.nta.nic.in. Yasharth Krishn has scored 100 percentile in Biology and 99 percentile in Chemistry and Physics. In an exclusive interview with Shiksha, he has shared his preparation strategy and how he achieved a highly competitive score in CUET UG 2026 exam.
CUET UG 2026 Topper Yasharth Scores 100%ile in Biology
Yasharth Krishn, in his second attempt at Common University Entrance Test in 2026, has secured a perfect 100 percentile in Biology. Along with this, he has also scored 99 percentile in Chemistry and Physics, making him a competitor for many students at top central universities like Delhi University and others. Yasharth, a NEET aspirant during his first CUET attempt, wishes to pursue B.Sc. in Biotechnology at the University of Delhi. He remained consistent and disciplined during his CUET UG 2026 preparation, which helped him achieve such a good score in CUET.
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Shiksha: Congratulations on your score. Tell us about yourself!
Yasharth: My name is Yasharth Krishn. I am an aspirant with a strong interest in Biology and the medical sciences. Throughout my preparation, I focused on consistency, disciplined study, and strengthening my NCERT concepts. Scoring well in CUET UG 2026 has been a rewarding experience.
This is my second attempt in CUET UG.
Shiksha: You have scored 100 percentile in Biology and 99 percentile in Chemistry & Physics. What was your reaction when you first saw your scorecard?
Yasharth: I was extremely happy and relieved. Seeing a 100 percentile in Biology and 99 percentile in Physics and Chemistry made me feel that my hard work had paid off.
CUET 2026 Scorecard (Yasharth Krishn)
Commonly asked questions
CUET UG cut off will vary from course to course and universities. To know the cut off for CUET UG courses, candidates must stay updated with the notification released by the universities for admissions. As per the previous year analysis, candidates can expect the CUET UG cut off for various top courses under Arts, Commerce and Science as mentioned below:
| University | CUET cutoff link |
|---|---|
| Delhi University | CUET DU Cutoff |
| Allahabad University | CUET AU cutoff |
| Banaras Hindu University | CUET BHU cutoff |
The CUET UG cut off is determined by CUET participating universities seperately. Parameters on the basis of which CUET UG cut off is released are:
- Total number of candidates that appeared for the CUET UG exam
- The number of seats offered by the participating universities through CUET UG
- The difficulty level of the CUET exam
- Overall performance of the test takers (pass percentage/ score range, etc.)
CUET cut off is based on the percentile of the candidate. To calculate the CUET percentile following formula is applied:
100*Number of candidates appeared in the session with a raw score is equal to or less than a candidate/ total number of candidates appeared for CUET UG.
There are 44 central universities in India acceoting CUET UG scores. The list of central universities accepting CUET result are:
Students can access the CUET UG cut off list only after the cut offs are released by the CUET UG participating universities. The following steps should be followed to access the CUET cut off list of universities candidate is desirous to take admission in.
- Visit the official website of the applied and participating institutes
- On the homepage, click on the link to the current academic session CUET Cut Off
- A new login page will open on screen. Enter the credentials and submit
- Now, you can access the CUET UG cut off list when released
The above steps will be applicable only if instittues release the CUET UG cut offs. Otherwise, if the institutes release merit lists carrying their scores, then the minimum score would be considered as the CUET UG cut off. Universities like Delhi University does not released CUET cut off. Candidates will know the college/course allocated on the basis of the preferences filled by the candidate while filling the application form.
Shiksha: How did you balance CUET preparation with Class 12 boards exam?
Yasharth: Since the Class 12 syllabus and CUET syllabus overlap significantly, I prepared both together. I prioritized NCERT, revised regularly, and solved mock tests after completing each topic, as both the CUET and NEET both have a very similar syllabus. So I solved more mocks with the help of NEET PYQs also.
Shiksha: What motivated you to aim for a competitive score in CUET UG 2026?
Yasharth: I wanted to secure admission to a top university like Delhi University or BHU and believed that a strong CUET score would open more opportunities.
Commonly asked questions
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) score will be accepted by more than 200 universities (central, state, private and deemed) across India. On the basis of the CUET UG score, candidates are offered admission to UG programme of the participating colleges. Candidates applying for admission to UG programme must ensure to check the course eligibility criteria before filling the application form.
CUET UG scores are not accepted by IITs. Common University Entrance Test for UG is conducted for admission to state, central, private, deemed and government institutions. Admission to UG courses of IITs is offered through other national level entrance examinations.
CUET UG is conducted for admission to more than 260 universities across India. List of programs offered through CUET UG are:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
- B.A (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Bachelor of Sience (B.Sc.) (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Vocational studies
- B.Sc-M.Sc. Integrated program
- Integrated M. Optometry
- Integrated M.A
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA (FIA)]
- Bachelor of Business Economics (BBE)
- Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
CUET UG language section will now consist of 13 languages instead of 33 languages. The 13 languages of CUET UG are: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Whereas the languages that have been deleted are: Arabic, Bodo, Chinese, Dogri, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Manipuri, Nepali, Persian, Russian, Santhali, Sindhi, Spanish, Tibetan, Sanskrit.
Shiksha: What was your overall strategy for CUET UG preparation?
Yasharth: I was completely dependent on the NCERT, as there is a saying that for CUET UG aspirants, NCERT books are their GEETA or Quran. So I revise my NCERT biology daily. In the morning, my first strategy was always to read a minimum of 1 unit of biology in a limited time.
Shiksha: Did you rely entirely on self-study, or did you enroll in any offline/online classes?
Yasharth: I combined self-study with coaching guidance. Coaching helped me stay on track, while self-study and revision played the biggest role in improving my performance. In my first drop, I was preparing for NEET from Allen Institute. That knowledge helped me to crack CUET.
Shiksha: Are NCERT books sufficient for preparation? Would you suggest other students to take help from other books?
Yasharth: Yes. NCERT is the foundation for CUET, especially for Biology. Students should master NCERT first and then practice mock tests and previous-year papers.
Shiksha: When did you start preparing for the exam?
Yasharth: I started my preparation alongside my Class 12 studies and maintained a consistent study schedule throughout the year.
Shiksha: Which universities are you going to apply for?
Yasharth: I am planning to apply to Delhi University for B.Sc. Biotechnology.
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Shiksha: What would you suggest to future CUET aspirants?
Yasharth: Stay consistent, don't ignore NCERT, revise regularly, solve mock tests, and learn from your mistakes instead of getting discouraged. Use a stopwatch in solving questions and revise a particular chapter in a decided time, like read the bio chapter in 10-15 minutes. So that at the time of last month of preparation, you don't get panic. So get prepared mentally for the last-month situation. Always stay motivated guys !!!
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