Devina Gahlot tops CUET-UG 2026, daughter of BJP MLA Kailash Gahlot

Despite her academic record, Devina said an all-India top rank in CUET was not something she had expected.

New Delhi: When Devina Gahlot first saw her result for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG), she could not believe her eyes and double-checked her application number.With immense pride and gratitude, we share that our younger daughter, Devina Gahlot, has secured All India Rank 1 in CUET (UG ) - 2026, achieving the highest aggregate NTA score in the country.This remarkable achievement reflects her hard work, discipline, perseverance and…— Kailash Gahlot (@kgahlot) June 23, 2026 "I kept checking the application number because I could not believe that I had topped in the entire country," said Devina Gahlot, daughter of BJP MLA from Bijwasan Kailash Gahlot.Delhi: Devina Gehlot, daughter of BJP MLA Kailash Gehlot, has secured first place in the CUET examinationDevina Gehlot says, "I felt very happy after seeing the result. When I had given the exam, I knew it went well, it went quite well. I had good expectations, but I never… pic.twitter.com/2LmZEdk8RI— IANS (@ians_india) June 23, 2026 She said that while she was confident that she had done well in her exam, an all-India top rank was not something she had anticipated.Devina Gahlot credited her family and teachers for her success, saying they never put any pressure on her.Asked about her preparation strategy, Devina Gahlot said discipline and consistency were more important than studying for long hours."I studied every subject every day. I never focused only on one thing while leaving everything else. I revised regularly and solved a lot of previous years' question papers," she said.VIDEO | BJP leader Kailash Gahlot's daughter Devina Gahlot tops CUET-UG, credits pressure-free parenting, aspires to follow father's path in social work.#CUETUG pic.twitter.com/mzeh8Ix7I2— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 23, 2026 She recalled that the initial phase of preparation after her board examinations was challenging."When I started preparing for CUET right after the board exams, I had no idea what to study or where to study from. At times, I felt I might not be able to do it because I was not used to this kind of pressure that could determine my future," she said.Devina Gahlot said the encouragement of her parents helped her navigate those moments of uncertainty.She now hopes to pursue English Honours.#WATCH | Delhi | On securing AIR 1 in the CUET (Common University Entrance Test) examination 2026, daughter of BJP MLA Kailash Gehlot, Devina Gehlot says, "The exam went very well, but I never thought that I would secure AIR 1...God has been very kind..." pic.twitter.com/RSLSQxSE7u— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2026 "I have a lot of interest in literature, reading and writing. So I have thought of pursuing English Honours. After that, maybe journalism. There is no concrete plan yet, but that is the direction I am thinking of for now," she said.Devina Gahlot has also not ruled out the possibility of following in her father's footsteps and joining politics."Ever since childhood, I have seen my father as an MLA and as a minister. I have seen how many people have been helped through this profession. I have grown up watching him work for and help others. So there is interest, but let's see where life takes me," she said.Ranchi Student Avni Kejriwal Scores Perfect 500/500 In CBSE Class XII After Re-Evaluation, Becomes India Topper Kailash Gahlot said the family was delighted with his daughter's achievement and credited her hard work, along with the support of her mother, teachers and school, for her feat."We are all very happy. As parents, we never forced her. Both our daughters have done very well. I would often ask her whether she was studying seriously, and her standard reply was always, 'Dad, it will be done'," the former transport minister said.ICAI CA Final May 2026 Topper List Out: Noor Singla Secures AIR 1 With 499 Marks "It is entirely her hard work. My wife played a very big role, and so did her teachers and the school, DPS Vasant Kunj," he said.The CUET-UG results were announced by the National Testing Agency on Tuesday.Twenty-two candidates scored 100 percentile in three of their opted subjects while 180 candidates secured 100 percentile in two subjects. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Devina Gahlot, daughter of BJP leader Kailash Gahlot, has achieved the coveted All India Rank 1 in the CUET (UG)-2026 examinations. The National Testing Agency announced the results on Tuesday, with Devina securing the highest aggregate NTA score nationwide. Her success highlights dedication and hard work, with her father expressing immense pride and gratitude for her achievement.

Devina Gahlot, daughter of former Delhi minister and BJP MLA Kailash Gahlot, emerged as the topper of CUET-UG 2026.