Average IQ in India
Based on the UniversalIQTest.com online dataset (Validated / All results)
These are averages from self-selected participants in the UniversalIQTest.com online test (not population IQ).
Use N and 95% CI when comparing; avoid causal conclusions.
See Methodology & limits.
Mean IQ
99.8
95% CI: 96.6 to 103
Validated / All N
99 / 705
Validation rate: 14.0%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 76.6
p50: 99.8
p90: 116.7
Avg time
34:14
Last updated
2026-02-08
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IQ distribution in India (p10-p90)
India
85100115
IQ score
IQ breakdowns in India by age, gender, education, and study area
Average IQ in India by age group
Small sample: at least one group has N<50 (estimates are unstable).
Age group table
| Age group | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth (12-18) | 101.4 | 96.9 to 105.9 | 36 |
| Young Adult (19-35) | 101.3 | 97.4 to 105.2 | 50 |
| Adult (36-65) | 93.4 | 87.2 to 99.6 | 12 |
| Senior (66-100) | 89.5 | N/A | 1 |
Average IQ in India by gender
Small sample: at least one group has N<50 (estimates are unstable).
Gender table
| Gender | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 102.5 | 99 to 106 | 66 |
| Female | 95.7 | 89.7 to 101.7 | 33 |
Average IQ in India by education level
Small sample: at least one group has N<50 (estimates are unstable).
Education table (largest samples)
| Education level | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 99 | 94.7 to 103.3 | 35 |
| Primary or Secondary | 98.8 | 93.8 to 103.8 | 34 |
| Master degree | 100.8 | 90.2 to 111.4 | 14 |
| Post Secondary | 103.4 | 91 to 115.8 | 11 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 101.5 | 90.3 to 112.7 | 3 |
| Doctorate | 103.1 | 92.8 to 113.4 | 2 |
Average IQ in India by study area
Note: groups with N<20 are hidden by default.
Top study areas in India (N >= 20)
| Rank | Study area | Mean IQ | 95% CI | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No diploma | 100.3 | 93.7 to 106.9 | 28 |
Data last updated: 2026-02-08 (latest test submission).
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