Query regarding articeship

Gautam Patel (CA and CWA) (146 Points)

09 November 2008  

I had started articleship from 06.03.2007 & i m working  till now & my final exam attempt is due in May 2009.I have taken only 10 days of leave during my articleship tenure. Now I m thinking of leaving my firm & go on holidays for doing studies for  my final exam. I am eligible for 104 days of leave during these 20 months period. then will i be eligble for my final attempt if i dont join a new firm & if i dont join a new firm whether the sign of any practising CA can be taken on the exam form.