Mahnoor Cheema, an 18-year-old British-Pakistani prodigy, has set an unprecedented benchmark in academics by completing 24 A-Level subjects with top distinctions, shattering four world records.

Already celebrated for her earlier GCSE success, Mahnoor now holds six global academic records — the most ever achieved by a secondary school student. She has also secured a coveted place at the University of Oxford to study Medicine.

Her record-breaking accomplishments include:

• Completing the highest number of A-Level subjects with distinction — 24 subjects plus an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) — all through a single exam board without repetition.
• Achieving the most A and A grades in A-Levels*, with 19 top grades.
• Attaining a combined total of 45 A grades across A-Levels and GCSEs* — the highest ever recorded worldwide.
• Passing the greatest number of subjects with distinction globally: 58 in total (24 A-Levels and 34 GCSEs).

By the age of 16, Mahnoor had already earned her fifth and sixth world records after passing 34 GCSE subjects, including 17 A* grades in Year 10.

Reflecting on her Oxford admission, she said from her home in Langley, West London:
“I’m thrilled to be joining Oxford this October. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m excited for the next chapter of my life. I owe everything to my parents’ sacrifices and unwavering support.”

Born in Lahore to Barrister Usman Cheema and Tayyaba Cheema, Mahnoor moved to the UK in 2006 when her parents pursued higher studies. She attended Langley Grammar School and Henrietta Barnett School before switching to homeschooling for her final year.

Her extraordinary achievements have drawn widespread praise, including recognition from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Nawaz Sharif hailed her as “the daughter of the nation” and gifted her a MacBook, which she later used for her Oxford interviews.

Beyond academics, Mahnoor is also a gifted artist. At 16, she earned an AMusTCL diploma in music — equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. She has also won gold medals in Acting and Public Speaking from LAMDA, and completed her EPQ in just 10 days with a perfect score.

A proud member of Mensa, Mahnoor represents a rare blend of academic brilliance and creative talent, making her one of the most accomplished students of her generation.