Please guide me urgent

CA IN PRACTICE... ( CA ) (490 Points)

19 December 2009  

 Dear Friends

I have started my articles on 6th May 2008 and my articles continue till may 2011

I have attempts on Nov 2010 and i have started my preparation from October 2009

till october i was in practical training . 

Now i want to know how much holiday i can take during my articleship period for 

my preparation.

I also want suggestion that shall i go for 1st group or for both groups.

Please suggest.