After becoming infatuated with books and striving for knowledge, a genius 11-year-old boy scored maximum marks on his IQ test.

Aryan Kheterpal, from Watford, has yet another thing to add onto his long list of accomplishments after scoring the highest number possible with 162 points for his Mensa IQ test.

This was just the cherry-on-top to the pride his parents Vikram and Priya had felt, after he previously came home with gold and silver certificates for the national Primary Mathematics Challenge in year 5 and year 6.

Aryan is a year 7 pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Barnet, a highly rated boys grammar school in England.

His father, Mr Kheterpal, said: “We as parents are quite delighted by his achievements at such a young age.

“We asked him a few times what he would like to become in life, and he says either trader or stockbroker, but it is still too early to say though.

“I feel really proud. It started as I just bought books for him and I could see he really enjoyed it, so we kept buying more.”

In his free time, Aryan loves finding himself lost in crime thriller books, especially Anthony Horowitz.

His other hobbies include trying to solve riddles and puzzles, while also challenging himself with mathematics equations.

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Aryan added: “I always felt that I have a lot of interest and inclination towards mathematics, so was quite delighted when I finally got gold in the PMC.

“I am good in problem solving and puzzles, but never tested my IQ before, so when I got the 162 score in Mensa, I was over the moon, also my parents couldn’t believe my score.

“My parents rewarded me with a trip to Barcelona as I enjoy beaches and the sun. At the same time, it was a pleasure to explore Gaudi’s architecture.”

Aryan was also treated to his first smartphone as a reward for going beyond his parents’ expectations.

To his fortune, the amount he has invested into mentally enhancing himself has clearly paid off with his high awarding performance at school and his IQ test.