Orientation programme - Is it compulsory for Appearing IPCC exam

One of my Friend (IPCC Student eligible for Nov'11 Exams) didn't completed Orientation Programme......

Whether He is Eligible for Appearing Both groups in Nov'11 IPCC Exams..??

I heard some information that Orientation Programme Completion Certificate Should be Submitted to Institute Before declaration of CA Results.......... Otherwise Results will not be published...  Is it True....???

Some students said that Orientation Programme Certificate not required if a Candidate is going to write  Single Group (1st Group) of IPCC Examination....

Thanks in Advance........