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The important step in the UPSC preparation for beginners is to decide the best college for UPSC preparation in India. UPSC IAS is one of the most challenging exams in India and the UPSC IAS preparation process starts with a full understanding of the IAS exam eligibility criteria. The UPSC exam requires candidates to have a graduate degree from a university that has received government recognition or equivalent qualifications. However, any college’s graduation certificate is recognized. Taking the UPSC IAS exam after studying from a particular college or university is not required. There is no particular best college for UPSC preparation in India. However, to easily pass the UPSC IAS exam, a candidate should enroll in a reputable college with a good academic infrastructure. But the question is which college is best for UPSC preparation?

In this article, we will discuss the answer to this question and provide a comprehensive understanding of choosing the best college for UPSC in India. So, keep reading this article to know more about how to choose the best college for UPSC preparation. The UPSC aspirants can also take the help of Testbook’s UPSC Online Coaching to boost their UPSC Exam preparation!

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Top Universities & Colleges for UPSC Preparation in India

There are various top-level colleges and universities in India. There is however no best college for UPSC in India but on the other hand, college plays an important role if you want to clear the UPSC IAS exam because it gives the environment which can be helpful in the preparation journey. The top 10 universities and best colleges for UPSC preparation in India are listed below.

Delhi University (DU)

The majority of the UPSC top scorers and currently employed IAS officers in the Indian government attended Delhi University, making it the greatest college in India for the UPSC. Many individuals who want to take the UPSC exam begin studying in their 12th-grade year in order to be admitted to Delhi University. Many candidates who pass the UPSC exam each year are graduates of Delhi Universities. Five of the top 20 students in 2022 were graduates of Delhi University Colleges.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur

It is a public university located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh and the Government of India has declared it as an Institute of National Importance. IIT Kanpur is famous for undergraduate engineering courses. There are many engineers serving under the government of India as IAS officers who graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

It is a public institute of technology located in New Delhi. Many IAS toppers have graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. One of the important points for students studying at IIT Delhi is that there are many coaching institutes near this university so it is easy for aspirants to start their preparation along with their graduation degree.

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

It is one of the popular technological public institutes in India, located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. It is considered one of the best colleges for UPSC in India as there are many toppers who have completed their graduation courses in engineering from IIT Roorkee.

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur is one of the top public institutions in India popular for engineering graduate courses. Many UPSC toppers have graduated from here.

Jawahar Lal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi

Jawahar Lal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi is a public university very popular for research courses. This is one of the best universities for UPSC aspirants in India. This is a good university for both bachelor’s and master’s courses. Many IAS officers have graduated from Jawahar Lal Nehru University.

Anna University, Tamil Nadu

Anna University is one of the top universities located in Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Every year many IAS toppers who clear the exam from Tamil Nadu are alumni of Anna University.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Uttar Pradesh

Banaras Hindu University is one of the most diverse universities in India. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. There are many UPSC IAS toppers who have graduated from BHU making it one of the best colleges for UPSC preparation.

The University of Allahabad

Allahabad University is a central university located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It is regarded as one of the oldest modern universities located in India. Every year a huge number of IAS toppers have graduated from this university.

St Stephens College, New Delhi

St Stephens College is one of the colleges affiliated with Delhi University. It is located in New Delhi. It comes under one of the best colleges for UPSC as many top UPSC rankers have graduated here. In the year 2021, UPSC topper Shruti Sharma also graduated from St Stephens College.

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Past IAS Toppers and Their Graduation College

Data from previous UPSC IAS toppers can be used to predict the best college for UPSC in India. UPSC aspirants can examine the graduation institutions and degree programs of past IAS toppers and make the best decision for themselves. Check out the list of IAS toppers and their graduation from college.

Past IAS Toppers and Their Graduation College
Year IAS Topper College
2021 Shruti Sharma St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
2020 Shubham Kumar Indian Institute of Bombay
2019 Pradeep Singh Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology
2018 Kanishak Kataria Indian Institute of Bombay
2017 Anudeep Durishetty Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani)
2016 Nandini KR M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
2015 Tina Dabi Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University
2014 Ira Singhal Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi
2013 Gaurav Aggarwal Indian Institute of Delhi
2012 Haritha V Kumar Government Engineering College, Barton Hill
2011 Shena Aggarwal AIIMS – All India Institute Of Medical Science
2010 S. Divyadharsini School of Excellence in Law, Tamil Nadu
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Which is the Best College for UPSC Preparation in India?

This question confuses many UPSC aspirants and literally there is no specific answer to this question. However, the decision to choose the best college for UPSC in India is the sole responsibility of the student. It depends upon the interest, financial and mental capability, dedication, and hard work done by the aspirant.

Numerous toppers have asserted that the best college, graduation degree, and UPSC preparation are intrinsically related, which is true to a certain point as college plays an important role to boost the UPSC preparation journey. Choosing the best college for UPSC benefits the exam journey of a candidate as a good college will make sure you develop a good understanding of your graduation course which can help you in your optional subject and also develops your analytical skills.

Why is it important to choose the right college for UPSC preparation?

UPSC is one of the toughest exams in India and in order to qualify for this exam, it is important to choose the right college for UPSC preparation. However, every year 10 lakh students appear for this exam and only 700-900 are selected for the final merit list. Therefore, the success rate of the UPSC exam is very low. As a result, a solid backup plan is essential because it gives financial and mental stability.

Pros & Cons of Professional Degree College for UPSC

A professional degree is a graduation course such as a Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering, Law, MBBS, etc.

Let’s discuss the pros and cons of a professional degree college for UPSC preparation.

Pros of Professional Degree College for UPSC

  • General degree courses such as BTech and MBBS from government colleges are beneficial for UPSC preparation because UPSC aspirants will get time for exam preparation.
  • There are placement drives in BTech colleges in India that can be a backup plan for an aspirant.
  • Some of the optional subjects such as Civil Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Medical Science are included in the UPSC mains syllabus. Also, it is important to choose the best optional subject for UPSC and if you have studied your optional in your graduation course it will be an added advantage as you will have clear basics and will cover the optional syllabus in less time.

Cons of Professional Degree College for UPSC

  • The degree is usually for 4 years, hence much free time is not there.
  • In General degrees like BTech and MBBS from private colleges, aspirants will not get much time for UPSC preparation.
  • There is not much General Studies syllabus for the UPSC exam that overlaps with the professional degree courses.

Pros & Cons of General Degree College for UPSC

A general degree is a degree related to graduation courses such as political science, history, geography, economics, bachelor of commerce, and bachelor of science. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of a general degree college for UPSC preparation.

Pros of General Degree College for UPSC

  • The degree is of 3 years which saves 1 year as compared to a professional course.
  • Free time in general degree courses at Delhi University and Jawahar Lal Nehru University and this time can be utilized for preparation.
  • There are two stages in the UPSC exam: Prelims and Mains. The Syllabus of both stages of the UPSC exam overlaps with the general degree course subjects such as History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Environment, and Ecology.

    • Cons of General Degree College for UPSC

    • There are not many job opportunities in general degree courses.

Which Can Be The Best Graduation Degree For UPSC?

Graduation plays an important role in the journey of a UPSC aspirant. But mostly there is confusion and a lack of awareness in choosing the best graduation course for UPSC. The best degree for graduation is dependent on the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses as well as his or her areas of interest, therefore there is no one degree that can ensure success.
The data indicates that the best degree program for the UPSC is a bachelor’s degree in the arts, which is what the majority of applicants opt to pursue in order to pass the UPSC exams because it has been seen that candidates from these streams do well on the examinations. If the applicants hold a degree in the humanities, they are at a distinct advantage.

UPSC Preparation Strategy for College Students 

One of the best times to start UPSC preparation is during college. To start UPSC preparation in college is one of the smart moves and many UPSC toppers such as Tina Dabi AIR 1 in 2016 had started their preparation since college.

Check out the below tips for how to start preparing for UPSC in college.

  • Understand the Exam pattern: It is essential to understand the UPSC Exam pattern for college-going students as it will provide you with the right direction in the UPSC preparation.
  • Prioritize Time: Those who prepare concurrently for UPSC CSE while in college would have time restrictions, in contrast to many other candidates who have a full year to devote to UPSC preparation. Your capacity to set priorities is therefore crucial. Do only the most crucial things.
  • Analyze the Previous year’s Question Papers: College students should study the UPSC syllabus completely and examine the UPSC CSE question papers from last year.
  • Buy UPSC Standard Books: It’s very important to buy the Best Books for UPSC IAS exam. Candidates are often confused about which books to buy. Therefore, a standard set of books should be studied in order to pass the exam.
  • Join UPSC coaching: College students should attempt UPSC Mock Tests/Test Series and good coaching for UPSC. It will guide them throughout their preparation journey.
  • Read Magazines and Newspapers: It is important for college students to find time to read newspapers and magazines. The Indian Express, The Hindu, and The economic times are some of the best newspapers for UPSC preparation and can be easily read by a college student. Reading newspapers helps in getting updated with current affairs therefore newspapers should be read effectively and consistently.
  • Making Notes: UPSC syllabus is vast and it cannot be revised a few days before the exam. Therefore, aspirants who wish to prepare for UPSC should start making notes of general studies and current affairs from college.
  • Reading toppers Interviews: As new resources and UPSC question patterns become available, IAS preparation methodologies are always changing. It is advised to read the journey of UPSC IAS toppers‘ to stay motivated.
  • Revision and discussion with friends: College students should make an IAS preparation group and in their free time they should discuss and revise the recent topics related to the UPSC exam.
  • Choosing the Optional Subject: The UPSC mains exam consists of two optional papers of 250 marks each. College students should study their optional subjects in their free time. It would be helpful if they are pursuing graduation in their optional subject.

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Concluding Remarks

There is no best college for UPSC preparation in India. Students should analyze their capabilities, interests, strengths, and weaknesses and choose the best college which will help them to ace their UPSC preparation.
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Best College for UPSC – FAQs

There is a maximum number of UPSC candidates selected from Delhi. The maximum number of popular coaching institutes are located in Delhi. Therefore Delhi is also known as IAS Hub.

College plays an important role in the preparation journey of a UPSC candidate. There are various best colleges for UPSC in India in which UPSC toppers have completed their graduation.

There are various subjects a candidate can choose. However, a UPSC aspirant should choose the subject in which he has a dedicated interest and can score good marks.

It is important to choose a good college for UPSC preparation because the college can give a preparation environment and further motivation in the UPSC preparation journey.

According to the analysis done in past years, there are the top 10 universities in India from which most UPSC toppers have graduated. The top 10 universities are IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, Delhi University, Anna University, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, and the University of Allahabad.

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