Should I join XIMB or re-attempt CAT?

XIMB is a good college but if you are willing to retake the CAT, you have a good chance of getting into a tier 1 college. In the long run, a tier 1 college makes a significant difference in terms of brand name, association, peers, and a strong alumni network.

One of my friends re-took the CAT exam. He mentioned some important factors you could focus on:

It seems that you have a good profile. You haven't mentioned anything about your work experience. Assuming you are a recent graduate, It is suggested that you get a job.

• It can help you gain a better understanding of the path you want to take after earning your MBA.
• In addition, almost all IIMs award points for work experience.
• Working in a firm also allows you to gain insight into some real-world corporate issues.
• You can use this in your B-school interviews as well.
• If you have a non-engineering background, there is no problem; according to the trends this year, almost all IIMs are awarding extra points for academic diversity.

However, If you believe that your performance was unsatisfactory, you still have a full year to improve.