ca final eligibility

I am a ca articles student registered for ca final(new course) in jan 2008. when will i get my eligibility to take up my exams.If it is 2yrs shd I have to wait till may 2010 though i complete my 2 yrs of articles befor that.Or if it is May 2009 then do i have to take up the old syllabus?(as it is the last attempt for ca final students registered under the old scheme).Pls reply

bangalore