Meet Aaryan Shukla, a 14-year-old math prodigy from Maharashtra, India, renowned as the “Human Calculator.” On February 21, 2025, Aaryan shattered six Guinness World Records in a single day, showcasing his exceptional mental calculation abilities. His remarkable achievements include:
Fastest time to mentally add 50 five-digit numbers: 25.19 seconds.
Fastest time to mentally add 100 four-digit numbers: 30.9 seconds.
Fastest time to mentally add 200 four-digit numbers: 1 minute and 9.68 seconds.
Fastest time to divide a 20-digit number by a 10-digit number (set of 10): 5 minutes and 42 seconds.
Fastest time to multiply two five-digit numbers (set of 10): 51.69 seconds.
Fastest time to multiply two eight-digit numbers (set of 10): 2 minutes and 35.41 seconds.
Aaryan’s journey in mental mathematics began at the age of six. By 12, he clinched the prestigious Mental Calculation World Cup in Germany in 2022. He is also a founding board member of the Global Mental Calculators Association (GMCA), dedicated to promoting mental calculation worldwide.
His daily regimen includes five to six hours of math practice and yoga meditation, which he credits for enhancing his focus and calmness. Despite his extraordinary talents, Aaryan’s family maintains a humble background, emphasizing his unique dedication and passion for mathematics.
