Eleven-year-old Indian-origin twins, Krish and Keira Arora, have made headlines in the UK after being inducted into Mensa, the world’s oldest and largest high-IQ society. The twins boast a combined IQ of 314, with Krish scoring a remarkable 162, reportedly higher than Albert Einstein’s estimated IQ of 160.
Krish was the first of the two to gain membership in Mensa, having passed the test at just 10 years old in November last year. His sister, Keira, followed suit earlier this month with a notable IQ score of 152, according to a report by Daily Mail on May 23.
To qualify for Mensa, candidates must score in the top 2% on a recognized intelligence test.
“We Never Thought This Would Happen” – Proud Mum Mauli
Their mother, Mauli, a senior IT manager born in Delhi, expressed her pride and surprise:
“It’s a very proud feeling. Sometimes you feel like they’ve achieved the impossible because they’re so young. We never imagined this.”
Her comments were quoted by the British outlet My London.
Mauli revealed that Keira’s Mensa attempt was inspired by her brother’s success. She described the twins as competitive yet closely bonded. Despite their frequent squabbles, the pair often team up when their parents step in.
While Krish is known for his analytical skills and exceptional talent in mathematics, having already completed Year 9 maths while still in primary school, Keira shines in the arts. She enjoys writing poetry, leads her school’s rock band as a vocalist, and plans to begin private vocal lessons soon.
“Krish is extremely strong in maths. Keira, on the other hand, writes beautiful poetry that touches hearts,” Mauli noted.
Future Dreams: Law and Cambridge
Keira aspires to become a lawyer, with a special interest in commercial law. “I’m good at negotiating with people,” she told Daily Mail. Her brother, Krish, dreams of studying mathematics at Cambridge University and becoming an actuary, a profession that uses maths to assess financial risk.
Krish, who’s well aware of his gifts, said:
“I’m privileged to know I’m really smart, smarter than Einstein. But I still have a lot to learn.”
