23 April 2013
Yes, he can hold an article with maximum of one student.
((Applicable to members practising the profession of chartered accountants in his individual name or as proprietor or as partner) Category Period of continuous practice Entitlement of articled assistant or assistants (i) An associate or fellow in continuous practice for a period upto 3 years 1 (ii) An associate or fellow in continuous practice for any period from 3 years to 5 years 3 (iii) An associate or fellow in continuous practice for any period from 5 years to 10 years 7 (iv) An associate or fellow in continuous practice for any period from 10 years 10