CUET UG 2025: Meet the students who topped the nation and everything you need to know about the results

CUET UG 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results of the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate programmes (CUET UG) 2025. With over 13.54 lakh students registered across India and abroad, the examination has once again proven its scale and significance as a centralised entry point into undergraduate education in participating universities.Conducted across 300 cities including 15 international locations, CUET UG 2025 offered access to students from diverse backgrounds, including those in remote areas. The computer-based test covered 37 subjects and was conducted in 13 languages, reinforcing its inclusivity and outreach.Performance highlights that made headlinesIn a pool of over a million candidates, only a handful managed to score in the top percentile bands, showcasing the competitiveness and rigour of CUET UG 2025.

According to the official data, just one candidate scored a perfect 100 percentile in four out of five subjects—a rare and exceptional feat.Moreover, 17 candidates scored 100 percentile in three subjects, while 150 achieved it in two. A further 2,679 students earned a 100 percentile score in one of their chosen subjects, indicating the vast academic talent pool across India.Summary of top-level performance

Toppers list reveals highest aggregate scorersThe NTA also published the list of the top 20 candidates based on aggregate NTA scores in five subjects.

The highest-scoring candidate achieved an aggregate score of 1225.93, while the 20th highest was at 1176.44. These scores reflect excellence across diverse subject combinations and demonstrate consistency across disciplines.Top 20 candidates by aggregate NTA scores

Participation statistics show robust engagementA total of 13,54,699 candidates registered for CUET UG 2025, with 10,71,735 actually appearing for the test.

The examination covered a broad range of categories and demographics.Category-wise participation

Gender-wise participation

Subjects, scores, and popularity patternsCandidates could choose up to five subjects from 37 options, including 13 languages and 23 domain-specific subjects. The test was conducted in 322 unique question papers across 19 days and 35 shifts.Notably, subjects like English, Business Studies, Psychology, and Political Science saw the highest NTA scores—some reaching a perfect 250.Subjects with highest NTA scores

Medium-wise distribution and accessibilityThe test was available in 13 languages. English and Hindi remained the dominant mediums, reflecting national trends in higher education.Medium-wise participation

CUET UG continues to evolve as a national platformThe CUET UG 2025 was conducted in 300 cities, including locations outside India such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Washington, and Kuala Lumpur.

It has opened pathways for students not only across Indian states but also globally.The role of NTA was limited to test administration, result processing, and scorecard generation. Individual universities will now handle their admission counselling based on CUET UG scorecards.

As results are shared with universities, students are advised to stay updated through official university portals for admission schedules and cut-off announcements.