Krish Arora Stuns the World with a Genius-Level IQ of 162
At just 10 years old, Krish Arora from Hounslow, West London, has achieved what many can only dream of: an IQ of 162, surpassing the estimated 160 IQs of intellectual giants Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.
A recent inductee into Mensa, the elite society for individuals with exceptionally high IQs, Krish is dazzling the world with his academic, musical, and extracurricular prowess.
A genius from an early age
Born to engineer parents, Mauli and Nischal, Krish’s extraordinary abilities were evident from a young age. By four, he was reading fluently and performing complex mathematical calculations. “He was doing decimal divisions and spelling at a level far beyond his years,” Mauli shared with My London.
Krish’s talents extend beyond academics. Despite having played chess for only four months, he managed to defeat his mentor, a player with a 1600 FIDE rating. His natural aptitude for problem-solving has also made him a sought-after peer tutor at school, where teachers often assign him to assist classmates with math.
Multi-talented prodigy
Krish’s genius isn’t confined to numbers and logic. A gifted musician, he achieved Grade 8 in piano after just 18 months of lessons and possesses absolute pitch, allowing him to replicate songs without reference. His musical accomplishments earned him a spot in Trinity College of Music’s “Hall of Fame” and victories in multiple West London music competitions. Despite his music talent, Krish’s passion lies in mathematics, where he aspires to pursue a career.
Krish’s acceptance into Mensa solidified his place among the world’s intellectual elite. Mensa uses the Cattell III B test to measure reasoning and mental agility, with scores above 160 indicating genius-level intelligence. Reflecting on this achievement, Krish expressed his excitement in an interview with The Sun, sharing how thrilled he was to surpass Einstein’s IQ.
“It’s a challenge raising a child who is intellectually so advanced,” Mauli admitted. “But it’s also a joy to see him excel so brilliantly at such a young age.”
A family of high achievers
Krish’s twin sister, Keira, shares the family’s intellectual legacy. Accepted into four grammar schools, Keira mirrors her brother’s academic potential. Next year, Krish will attend Queen Elizabeth School in Barnet, one of the UK’s top state schools, where he hopes to continue honing his talents.
From excelling in math and chess to performing in music halls, Krish Arora’s story is a testament to the heights young minds can achieve when nurtured with passion and dedication.