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5-Year-Old IQ Whiz Honored at Ontario Legislature
31 Oct
Summary
- Arjun Prajapati, 5, was honored at Ontario's Legislative Assembly.
- He joined Mensa and Intertel high-IQ societies at age four.
- His IQ is 141, placing him in the 99.7th percentile.
Five-year-old Arjun Vishal Prajapati, an Indian-origin math and science prodigy, was recognized at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on October 29, 2026. This event highlighted his extraordinary intellectual capabilities, including his membership in Mensa and Intertel, which he achieved at the age of four.
Arjun's cognitive assessment revealed a Full Scale IQ of 141, placing him in the 99.7th percentile. His exceptional abilities in fluid reasoning and working memory supported his admission to these exclusive high-IQ societies. His parents, originally from Vadodara and Hyderabad, emphasize a 'Foster, Not Force' parenting approach.
His intellectual journey began early, reading at 18 months and exploring over 3,000 books. Arjun also demonstrates advanced interest in mathematics and science, engaging with concepts far beyond his age. He has completed university-level coursework in Human Physiology and Cell Biology through Northwestern University's CTD program.
The young prodigy has received congratulatory letters from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. His visits to Harvard University and MIT further underscore his burgeoning academic path, fueled by a deep curiosity and a desire to understand complex subjects.
