Mahnoor Cheema, a 16-year-old Pakistani-British scholar, has achieved an extraordinary feat by excelling in a total of 34 subjects at the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) level.
In a groundbreaking accomplishment, Mahnoor undertook the highest number of subjects ever attempted by a student in the history of UK and EU GCSEs. Initially, she secured remarkable A* grades in 17 subjects as a private candidate. However, on Thursday, she further elevated her academic prowess by conquering an additional 17 subjects, elevating the total count to an astonishing 34 and establishing a new educational milestone.
Hailing from Lahore, Pakistan, Mahnoor Cheema’s parents, Barrister Usman Cheema and Tayyaba Cheema, relocated to the UK in 2006 to pursue advanced education at Lincoln’s Inn and SOAS, respectively. Mahnoor, on the other hand, began her educational journey at a private school in Lahore and later joined Langley Grammar School in West London.
In addition to her exceptional academic achievements, Mahnoor has gained recognition for her remarkable intellect, boasting an IQ of 161 on the Mensa IQ Test. This score places her ahead of the renowned physicist Albert Einstein, who is believed to have possessed an IQ of 160, showcasing her outstanding cognitive abilities on a global scale.
