01 May 2012
I here re-producing ICAI announcement regarding new GMCS
Implementation of New GMCS Programme - (30-04-2012)
The Council has decided that the General Management and Communication Skills (GMCS) Programme, presently being organized for 15 days for the CA students should be organized twice during the period of articled training as under:
(i) GMCS-I (15 days) - during 1st year of articled training
(ii) GMCS-II (15 days) - after completion of 18 months of training but before completion of articled training
In view of the above decision, it is hereby informed that GMCS-I & II Programme will be implemented in respect of those students, who will be registered for articled training on or after 1st May, 2012. Students, who are undergoing articled training or have been registered for articled training prior to 1st May, 2012 shall be governed by the existing GMCS Scheme. The fee for each programme of GMCS I & II shall be Rs.6,500/- only.
Director Board of Studies
So based on the above announcement the words " Students,who are undegoing articled training or have been registered for articled training prior or 1st May,2012 shall be governed by the existing GMCS" I.e those students who are undergoing articleship and registered prior to 1st may 2012 not liable for New GMCS Programme. So you are not liable for New GMCS Programme.