On August 15, 2025, Mahnoor Cheema, an 18-year-old British-Pakistani student, made history by completing 24 A-Level subjects with top distinctions. Her remarkable achievements earned her four new world records and admission to the University of Oxford to study Medicine. Including her impressive GCSE results from 2023, Mahnoor now holds six global academic records, the highest number for any secondary school student.
Mahnoor’s records include:
- Most A-Level Subjects: 24 subjects plus an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), all passed with distinction via one exam board.
- Highest A/A Grades*: 19 top grades in A-Levels.
- Combined A Grades: 45 total, with 11 A-Level and 34 GCSE A grades.
- Total Subjects Passed: 58 distinctions across 24 A-Levels and 34 GCSEs.
In 2023, at the age of 16, she set two GCSE records by passing 34 subjects and achieving 34 A* grades. Mahnoor was born to Lahore natives Barrister Usman Cheema and Tayyaba Cheema, and she moved to the UK in 2006. She attended Langley Grammar School and Henrietta Barnett School before switching to homeschooling for her final year. Her disciplined approach and commitment to academic excellence earned her a prestigious spot at Oxford University, making her a trailblazer for British-Pakistani students.
Read: Mahnoor Cheema’s Astonishing 34 GCSE Passes: A New Record
Mahnoor’s achievements inspire students around the world. Her records challenge educational norms and highlight the potential of dedication, potentially influencing academic standards and promoting diversity in elite institutions like Oxford.
Mahnoor Cheema’s six world records redefine academic excellence, showcasing British-Pakistani talent and inspiring global youth. Her Oxford admission signals future contributions to medicine.
