Can final-year undergraduate students apply for the UPSC Prelims?

Yes, final-year undergraduate students can apply for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. However, there are specific conditions and timelines you must follow:

• Age Requirement: You must have reached the minimum age of 21 years by 1st August of the exam year.
• Provisional Eligibility: Your admission to the Preliminary exam is provisional. You are allowed to take the Prelims even if you have not yet received your final results.
• Proof for Mains: If you qualify for the Prelims, you must provide proof of passing your degree examination while applying for the UPSC Mains Examination. This is typically done through the Detailed Application Form-I (DAF-I).
• Deadline for Documents: The proof of passing (such as a provisional certificate or degree) must be dated earlier than the closing date for the submission of the DAF-I.
• Attempt Consideration: Be aware that appearing for the Prelims counts as a full attempt, even if you are later unable to provide proof of graduation for the Mains.
• Special Case (Medical Students):
  Final-year MBBS students who have passed their final professional examination but have not completed their internship can also apply for the Mains. They must, however, submit proof of completing their internship by the time of the Personality Test (Interview).