How come there are so many IAS toppers from FMS Delhi University?

Since 2011, the ratio of students entering Civil Services from all top B schools to their total strength has been increasing. This ratio is nearly identical for IIMs and FMS. People from XL, ISB, SP Jain and other B schools are unlikely to visit. There are several reasons why FMS, Delhi University produces so many IAS toppers:

• Low fees relieve the burden of student loan repayment and allow students to take risks.
• Low academic rigor and plenty of time to study for civils.
• Very helpful and encouraging faculty members who will motivate you to join services over high-paying IB or consultancy jobs.
• Being in Delhi makes it easier to obtain all the necessary study materials.
• Interaction with other stream DU students in mixed hostels is beneficial.
• The allure of Lutyens Delhi draws you into civil service.
• Exposure to and interaction with a variety of serving and retired bureaucrats.
• Having the opportunity to study at such a low cost motivates you to directly contribute to nation-building while foregoing high-paying jobs.
• Most importantly, if you take management as an optional, you have a better chance of scoring well because the syllabus of the UPSC management exam, question paper pattern, and examiner's taste align well with our FMS faculty.
• FMS is more well-known in the Delhi NCR area than L, I, and K, giving you a good reputation and a head start in UPSC interviews.

Every year, a few guys join FMS because they don't want to have two years on their resume that are blank. Plus, if you don't get into IAS, an MBA will be a great backup plan.