Ipcc direct entry article ship uqestions

Hi,

I have searched through the forums but not able to reach the right thread.

I have gone through ICAI website for Direct Entry into CA IPCC.

I am graduate with a non commerce background with >60% and allowed to write the CA IPCC under the direct entry scheme. I am planning to write the IPCC Group 1 in May '14. 

I have enquired with a Coaching cnter, they say its mandatory to have 7 months of articleship before i appear for the IPCC GROUP 1. is this correct.

Do i need to enroll with ICAI now or do i need to wait till the notification come in early 2014 to apply for the exam?

can i enroll now,take the coaching classes, appear for IPCC and then go for aticle ship -- is this the right sequence?

If there is already a thread request the moderators to please delte this thread and provie a link so that i can check the thread.

Thank You.