Hello Rahil,

You can apply for CDS if you have completed or are in the final year of graduation. If the university from which you hold a degree is a recognised University then you are eligible to appear for CDS. 

Hi Rahil,

If your university is a UGC-recognised one, you can. Here is the UGC link to check whether your private university is recognised by UGC or not:

https://www.ugc.ac.in/privatuniversity.aspx

Good Luck:)