At just 11 years old, Dhruv, a student at Robin Hood Junior School in Sutton, London, recently joined Mensa after scoring an exceptional 162 on an IQ test. According to a report published in the Evening Standard, previously diagnosed with special educational needs, Dhruv's transformation from struggling academically to Mensa membership astonishes his father, Praveen Kumar, who once despaired at Dhruv's academic challenges.
His headteacher, Elisabeth Broers, describes Dhruv as an exceptional student, noting his talents in art and his ability to share knowledge with classmates. While proud of his achievement, Dhruv remains humble about his IQ results. Mensa, founded in England in 1946, boasts a global membership of 140,000, including 18,000 in the UK, with members spanning ages two to 102.
The society admits individuals with IQ scores in the top two per cent of the population, offering tests to those aged 10 and above, while younger applicants must provide evidence of their exceptional intelligence. Dhruv's journey from academic struggles to Mensa membership serves as a testament to his perseverance and intellectual prowess, inspiring pride in his family and admiration from his school community.
A spokesperson for Mensa UK told Asian Voice, “Anyone who registers an IQ score which places them in the top two per cent of the population has done remarkably well. The score Dhruv achieved therefore is very good and shows he has great potential.”
