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
100.7
95% CI: 98.5 to 102.9
Validated / All N
156 / 860
Validation rate: 18.1%
p10 / Median (p50) / p90
p10: 79.2
p50: 101.2
p90: 119.6
Avg time
51:16
Last updated
2026-05-05
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult (19-35) | 102.3 | 99.4 to 105.2 | 78 |
| Youth (12-18) | 101 | 97.6 to 104.4 | 63 |
| Adult (36-65) | 96.4 | 85.1 to 107.7 | 14 |
| Senior (66-100) | 89.1 | 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 | 103 | 100.5 to 105.5 | 110 |
| Female | 96.8 | 92 to 101.6 | 46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary or Secondary | 100.8 | 97.1 to 104.5 | 57 |
| Bachelor | 99.8 | 96.9 to 102.7 | 54 |
| Post Secondary | 103 | 95.9 to 110.1 | 20 |
| Master degree | 101.4 | 92 to 110.8 | 17 |
| Short-cycle tertiary | 97.1 | 88.7 to 105.5 | 6 |
| Doctorate | 102.9 | 92.8 to 113 | 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 | Engineering and Technology | 104.5 | 100.1 to 108.9 | 22 |
| 2 | No diploma | 100.4 | 95.3 to 105.5 | 48 |
Data last updated: 2026-05-05 (latest test submission).
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