Termination of articleship

I am direct entry scheme student. having completed 9 months of articleship. I couldn't attend this november 2016 IPCC exam due to medical emergency. and also i have taken transfer from the firm in which i completed 9 months of articleship. I am in medication now which may continue for three more months. My query is can i attempt the examinations in the month of May 2017 with out articleship training?