Mensa India has recently started accepting prior evidence based on approved standard intelligence tests administered by qualified Psychologists.
We now accept scores from several standardized intelligence tests, a partial list of which can be seen at `https://mensaindia.org/new/join-us.html
These standardized tests need to be administered by a qualified, trained person and under ethically appropriate conditions in order to be considered for eligibility for Mensa membership.
It is important to note that the tests are given for the purpose of admission into Mensa and not to quantify intelligence. A qualifying score indicates that you’ve tested at, or better than, 98 percent of the general population.
All evidence of prior testing will be appraised individually by our National Supervisory Psychologist , and may be renormed or restandardized. We will appraise all applications individually and reserve the right to make the final determination about the acceptability of any test.
The Mensa India National Supervisory Psychologist will consider each application individually and make a binary determination as to Mensa India membership eligibility, no further explanation or justification is to be expected and their decision will be final and binding.
Please note that the original or a notarized copy of the original will be required prior to acceptance in Mensa India though copies can be supplied for evaluation on payment of the required fees. If your evidence is accepted, we may require you to submit the original documents which will be returned after scrutiny by Mensa India.
In order for scores to be accepted for Mensa membership, tests must be administered by a neutral and qualified third party in a traditional testing environment under conditions appropriate for the norming standards of each test (such as Psychology Department of a university or a private psychologist).
Results from tests given by an institution, agency or clinic must include the full name of the test, the score and the percentile rank. This documentation must be on the letterhead of the institution, agency or clinic; it also must be signed by the psychologist responsible for the testing and must include the psychologist’s license number.
For further information pl see the relevant section ‘How do I get proof of my previous test score(s)?’ in the Mensa International website here
If your test has been conducted by psychotherapist in private practice, please note that in addition to the above , the following also apply:
- The examiner needs a minimum of a master’s degree in psychology or related field.
- Mensa India will also review the examiner’s background and experience when determining if the testing is eligible for acceptance.
How long does the evaluation process take?The evaluation will take 4-6 weeks. You can mail any questions in the interim to mensahq@mensaindia.org
Does Mensa India accepts Online Tests?
Mensa India does not accept the results of any online tests at this time.
Is there an age limit for submitting prior evidence?
Mensa India tests only children over 10 years of age. However, there is no age limit for joining Mensa, so if children below 10 years produce the results of authorized intelligence tests conducted by a professional psychologists, they will be evaluated and admitted to Mensa if they meet the required criteria.
Does Mensa India accept College Entrance exams like JEE, SAT , GRE , GMAT etc?
Mensa India does not accept college entrance tests as they are not considered by us to be strictly measures of intelligence. Many national Mensa chapters do accept such tests. If a candidate is accepted by another national Mensa on the basis of these scores, he is eligible to transfer to Mensa India on the basis of membership in that National Mensa.
To submit a prior evidence, please send your details to mensahq@mensaindia.org
A fee of INR 2000 is payable. Details will be provided by the Mensa India HQ.