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11-Year-Old Indian Expat Scores 1410 on SAT, Earns Johns Hopkins CTY Honors
The Abu Dhabi Indian School student’s SAT result placed him in the 93rd percentile and qualified him for rare CTY recognition.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Abu Dhabi – An 11‑year‑old Indian expatriate, Muhammad Maaz Khan, sat the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) in the fall and earned a total score of 1410 out of 1600, Gulf News reported on 7 October 2026. The result placed him in the 93rd percentile among 12th‑grade test‑takers over the past three years and qualified him for Grand Honors in both Mathematics and Evidence‑Based Reading and Writing from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY).
Maaz, a Grade 6 student at the Abu Dhabi Indian School – Muroor, achieved 710 in Mathematics and 700 in Evidence‑Based Reading and Writing. The CTY threshold for Grand Honors for a Grade 6 examinee is 630 in either section, meaning Maaz exceeded the benchmark by 80 points in Mathematics and 70 points in English. Such dual‑section honors are described as an uncommon achievement for a child of his age.
In an interview with Gulf News, Maaz explained his motivation: “First when I saw the score I said Alhamdulillah. I was grateful to see a 1410, especially because I had prepared in a relatively short period of time.” He added that the test was a personal experiment rather than a competition with older students. He likened the SAT to a strategic game of chess, saying he treated each question as a move to calculate and enjoyed seeing the pieces click together.
Maaz described his problem‑solving approach: when faced with a difficult item, he avoided panic, eliminated options, identified the core question, and moved on, returning later if needed. He also highlighted his love for mathematics, noting that “physics is an extension of mathematics which helps to understand how the real world works.”
Beyond the SAT, Maaz has a record of academic and extracurricular success. He won the gold medal in Level 1 of the Artificial Intelligence National Championship (AINC) in 2025, holds Gold Scholar status in the ASSET exams, and has received multiple academic topper certificates from his school. He is the author of the book “Different Minds,” published by Bri Books, and is currently exploring calculus and computer‑science concepts.
Dr Rishikesh Padegaonkar, principal of the Abu Dhabi Indian School, praised the achievement, stating that it reflects Maaz’s “commitment, curiosity and consistent effort” and congratulated the student’s family and teachers for their support.
Key facts
- Muhammad Maaz Khan scored 1410 on the SAT (710 Math, 700 ERW). (gulfnews.com)
- His score placed him in the 93rd percentile among 12th‑grade test‑takers over the past three years. (gulfnews.com)
- He qualified for Grand Honors in both Math and ERW from Johns Hopkins CTY, exceeding the 630 threshold by 80 and 70 points respectively. (gulfnews.com)
- Maaz previously won a gold medal at the 2025 Artificial Intelligence National Championship (Level 1). (gulfnews.com)
- He is the author of the book “Different Minds” published by Bri Books. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “11-Year-Old Indian Student in UAE Scores 1410 on SAT, Recognized by Johns Hopkins CTY”
