Hello,

Yes, a final-year student of Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) can apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) and appear for the Prelims, but you need to meet specific conditions to sit for the Mains:

UPSC Eligibility Rules:

For Prelims:

Final-year students can apply and appear for the Prelims exam even if their final results are not declared.

For Mains:

At the time of filling the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for Mains, candidates must submit proof of their graduation completion, such as a degree certificate or provisional certificate.

Hello,

Yes, final-year students of YCMOU (Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University) or any other recognized university can apply for the UPSC Civil Services Exam, provided they meet certain conditions. However, for appearing in the UPSC Mains, you must submit proof of graduation before the specified deadline set by UPSC.

Important Points to Consider:

• Final-year students can apply and appear for the UPSC Prelims as long as their degree is from a recognized university.
• During the Prelims application, you only need to declare that you're in the final year and will provide proof of passing later.