To be eligible to take up UPSC CSE examination, you should have a degree or any equivalent qualification from a Government recognized university. Even final year students and those waiting their final results can appear for the Prelims examination. It is mandatory to provide proof of passing the final examination along with the application for the CSE Mains examination. Even MBBS graduates who have passed the final year and yet to finish internship can appear for IAS Prelims exam. Even MBBS students should produce the course completion certification along with internship completion before taking up the Mains examination.