Could You Qualify for Mensa?
Mensa membership is based on one primary qualification: exceptional performance on an accepted intelligence test.
Mensa Eligibility
The Qualification
The Top 2% Benchmark
Membership in Mensa is open to individuals who achieve a qualifying score within the upper 2% of the general population on an approved intelligence test.
This means achieving performance at or above the 98th percentile.
There are no additional eligibility requirements based on education, profession, social background, race, religion, or other personal characteristics.
How Can You Qualify?
There are generally two ways to demonstrate eligibility:
Option 01
Take a Mensa Test
Participate in a qualifying test administered under Mensa’s approved testing procedures.
Option 02
Submit Previous Test Results
Provide qualifying evidence from an approved intelligence test that meets Mensa’s requirements.
Important Note
Not Every IQ Test Qualifies
Different intelligence tests have different standards and scoring systems.
Mensa accepts qualifying results from approved and properly administered intelligence tests.
The Mensa Laws also state that online tests cannot be used for Mensa admission.
