Query on "relaxation in eligibility criteria for may 2013"

JuhiM (Student) (63 Points)

18 August 2012  

According to announcement by ICAI "Relaxation in Eligibility Criteria for students registering upto 30th September, 2012 under the Direct Entry Scheme – Eligible to appear in Intermediate (Integrated Professional Competence) Examination to be held in May, 2013" dated 16th August 2012 students who register for IPCC before 30th September shall be eligible to appear in the Intermediate (IPC) Examination to be held in May, 2013 by completing 7 months of articled training and study course concurrently, instead of 9 months of articled training and 8 months of study course respectively.

MY QUERY IS IF THIS APPLIES TO EXISTING IPCC STUDENTS WHO ARE IN GRADUATION FINAL YEAR ALSO (NOT COMPLETED GRADUATION BUT IN GRADUATION FINAL YEAR)