The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the toughest examinations in the country, and each year, millions of aspirants take the recruitment test in hopes of achieving their dreams of becoming an IAS, IPS, or IFS officer. UPSC aspirants who attempt the recruitment test usually come from diverse academic backgrounds. Some of the pass-outs belong to sturdy academic backgrounds and have studied at some of the most reputed colleges during their academic careers.
But have you ever wondered which universities have produced the most IAS and IPS officers? Here is a list of some of the most reputed colleges that churn out the largest number of IAS and IPS officers.
List of colleges that produce the largest number of successful UPSC candidates
Delhi University:
Delhi University, located in the heart of the national capital, holds the distinction of producing the highest number of successful UPSC aspirants. According to various media reports, around 4,000 Delhi University (DU) students have qualified for the UPSC CSE from 1975 to 2014.
DU Colleges:
As per reports, various colleges affiliated with Delhi University are considered prime breeding grounds for future civil servants. These include Miranda House, St. Stephen’s College, Lady Shri Ram College, Shri Ram College of Commerce, and Hindu College.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU):
One of the most highly rated institutes in the country, JNU is known for producing a fair share of civil servants, with as many as 1,375 students having cleared the UPSC CSE till 2014.
IIT Kanpur:
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, has earned the moniker of a “UPSC factory” due to the sheer number of its alumni who have aced the UPSC CSE and become IAS, IPS, or IFS officers. According to media reports, over 600 IIT Kanpur students have been selected for civil services, with successful aspirants either being alumni or having studied there.
Other Institutions:
Other top-tier institutions that have produced a fair share of successful UPSC aspirants include prestigious colleges such as IIT Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, and Allahabad University.
