Mahnoor Cheema, an 18-year-old British-Pakistani student, has secured admission to the University of Oxford to study medicine after breaking multiple academic records. Known for her exceptional academic achievements, she has set six world records to her name, including earning distinctions in 24 A-level subjects.
Mahnoor, who moved from Lahore, Pakistan, to the United Kingdom in 2006 with her parents, Barrister Usman Cheema and Tayyaba Cheema, has been on a remarkable academic journey since her early schooling in London. Her achievements include securing over 80 percent in 24 A-level subjects, breaking four new world records, and adding to her earlier GCSE accomplishments, which together total six global academic records—the highest ever for a secondary school student.
Speaking to Geo News, Mahnoor described her Oxford acceptance as the fulfillment of her “childhood dream.” She expressed gratitude to her parents, saying their sacrifices made her success possible. She will begin her medical studies at Oxford this October.
Her achievements have earned her national recognition in Pakistan. Following her GCSE success, she met both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who praised her as a source of pride for the country. She also received a MacBook as a gift from the Prime Minister.
Beyond academics, Mahnoor holds a music diploma equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and has earned a gold medal in acting and public speaking from LAMDA. She completed her Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in just ten days, achieving a perfect score. She is also a member of Mensa, the world’s oldest high IQ society.
