Eligibility criteria

Dear Friends,

I registered for my articleship training on 18/10/2011.But still i haven't cleared my ipcc 2nd group.Can i eligible to write ca Final exam in may,2014 if i cleared ipcc 2nd group in nov,2013 exams.I heard that a time gap of 8months should be there between Registration for Final coure Final Exams.Is it correct?........please let me know asap