Every year, the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS Exam, is conducted to recruit candidates for prestigious services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, etc.
It is not just an exam but a gateway to some of the most respected and influential careers in India. Lakhs of aspirants apply every year with the dream of securing a top rank and serving the nation. There is no doubt that the UPSC exam is one of the toughest competitive exams in India.
The vast syllabus, the dynamic nature of questions, and intense competition make it extremely challenging for candidates to clear all stages. Many aspirants struggle for years to crack the exam.
However, with the right UPSC preparation strategy, expert guidance, and consistent effort, success is definitely achievable. A well-planned and methodical approach can significantly improve your chances of clearing the exam and securing a top rank. Read ahead to know Legacy IAS UPSC Results 2026, including the list of top Rankers, Success rates, and others.
Why the UPSC Exam is So Tough
The difficulty level of the UPSC Civil Services Exam is often discussed among aspirants. There are several factors that contribute to its reputation as the toughest exam in the country.
Every year, more than 10 lakh candidates apply for the UPSC Prelims exam, making it highly competitive from the very first stage itself. Out of these applicants, only around 50% actually appear for the exam, and an even smaller percentage manages to qualify. From this large pool of candidates:
- Only about 5% qualify for the UPSC Mains examination
- A few thousand candidates reach the Personality Test (Interview Round)
- Finally, only a few hundred candidates get selected for various services. This counts for about 40% of those who made it through make it to the service.
This clearly shows how intense the competition is at every stage of the UPSC selection process. In simple terms, the UPSC success rate is less than 1%, which makes it one of the most selective exams not only in India but across the world.
This low success rate is one of the primary reasons why many aspirants find it difficult to crack the exam. However, despite these challenges, some coaching institutes have consistently produced excellent results.
Among them, Legacy IAS Academy results stand out due to their high success rate and structured preparation approach. In the last 5 years, Legacy IAS has achieved more than 15% success rate among students enrolled in the Foundation Course, which is significantly higher compared to the overall UPSC success rate. This clearly indicates the effectiveness of their teaching methodology and mentorship system.
Why Legacy IAS Has High Success Rate in UPSC Exam
Unlike many institutes, we don’t claim the success of those students who just enrolled in Legacy IAS for Prelims Test Series, Current Affairs materials, and mock Interviews. We consider it an unethical practice.
Legacy IAS takes credit for only those successful students who either enrolled for the UPSC Foundation course or Optional subject or personal mentorship under Self Learning Program.
Our Successful candidates from Year 2025
Our Successful candidates from Year 2024
Our Successful candidates from Year 2023
Our Successful candidates from Year 2022
Our Successful candidates from Year 2021
Our Successful candidates from year 2020
- Ishanth Jaswal (AIR 80)
- Ananya (AIR 160)
- Ishan Gupta (AIR 215)
- Soma Shekar (AIR 219)
- Radhika Suri (AIR 249)
- Nidhi (AIR 286)
- Prakash Kumar (AIR 378)
- Shivam (AIR 407)
- Akash Kumar Shukla (AIR 427)
- Ankit Mishra (AIR 522)
- Niranjan Kumar (AIR 529)
- Vinod (AIR 731)
For further details, you can directly ask at 9606900004.
It does not matter who is in the given successful candidate list, what matters most for us as well as for you (UPSC aspirant) is whether you have joined the right course so that your name should be there in the final list.
Legacy IAS will enhance your chance of success by manifolds due to our Personal Mentorship Program under Foundation course and Super 30 Group.
Check our most trusted course below:
1. UPSC Foundation Course
2. Prelims Cum Mains Course
3. UPSC Online Course
4. Self-Learning Program
5. Weekend / Evening IAS Programe
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