Should I give CAT again or join IMT Ghaziabad?

The CAT exam is not a predictable and easy exam. Many times people who have scored well and got a good percentile end up having a lower percentile next year. You have been able to get admission at IMT Ghaziabad which in itself is an achievement. IMT Ghaziabad is considered amongst India's top management institutes, and is one of the oldest business schools in the country.

If you are confused whether to join this B School or forgo the offer and sit for CAT again, here are a few points to analyze before making the final decision.

• The first and foremost question you should ask yourself is that why did you choose to sit for CAT in the first place. Was it just to get admission at a prestigious B School but because you wanted to broaden your career prospects and increase your knowledge. If it was to get into an elite B School then you may sit for CAT again.
• Will working an extra year upgrade your resume and chances to convert the calls from big B Schools
• You should weigh the loss of one opportunity while choosing the other
• IMT Ghaziabad MBA fees is INR 19.38 lakhs. If you have enough budget to pay the hefty fees along with additional expenses of IMT Ghaziabad B School, then you may join. But if you think you cannot afford it right away, save a year and earn some money.
• You should lastly analyze if you are confident enough to risk preparing for CAT again. The competition is tough and you may end up losing a good opportunity.

After questioning yourself on the basis of these factors, make a detailed decision if you are confident to sit for CAT again, score around 99.6 and open gates for big B Schools. But if you think that dropping a year might affect your work experience and profile, it’s better you go for IMT Ghaziabad right away.