GUWAHATI: A 10-year-old boy from the UK, Krish Arora, has amazed experts by achieving an IQ score of 162, surpassing the estimated IQs of renowned physicists Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, who are believed to have scored around 160. This remarkable achievement places Krish in the top 1% of the world’s most intelligent individuals.
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According to reports, Krish has now been welcomed into Mensa, an exclusive society for those with high IQs, described as "a stimulating, intellectual, and social community." From September 2025, he will join Queen Elizabeth’s School, one of the UK's leading grammar schools.
Krish stated to the media, “The 11-plus exams were too easy,” adding that he is excited to face more challenging academic work at his new school. He also shared his frustration with primary school, saying, “Primary school is boring, I don’t learn anything. All we do is multiplication and write sentences all day. I like to do algebra.”
Beyond his academic prowess, Krish has shown exceptional musical talent. A gifted pianist, he has won multiple awards and was inducted into the Trinity College of Music’s "Hall of Fame" after completing four piano grades in just six months. Now holding a Grade 7 certification, Krish is known for performing complex pieces from memory. "I don’t get nervous to perform at competitions because I know I’m not going to mess up," he said.
Krish’s musical prowess has earned him awards at numerous competitions across West London, where he often competes against and outshines older participants.
Krish enjoys solving puzzles, tackling crosswords, and playing chess in his leisure time. Recognising his potential, his parents arranged for a chess tutor, whom Krish now regularly beats, demonstrating his sharp strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
