What is better among dropping a year without guarantee of passing CAT with flying colours or pursuing MBA from distinct and doing a job?

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Asked by Aditi Singhal
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Hello Aditi, Well, honestly, there is no certainity in anything. Exactly like, Getting into an IIM also doesn't guarantee you a job. Similarly, not getting into an IIM doesn't mean that your studies are of no worth. What matters is your dedication and hardwork and trying to be best in things we do

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M
6 years ago
Did I get admission in a better MBA colleges in Kerala with KMAT rank 200.

Priti Raj
8 years ago
There is no guarantee in anything, so better prepare hard and try to give your best in CAT. Since there is time in CAT, now focus on the exam and later if you don't get good percentile, and because of any reason you feel that you will not be able to make up later on then only go for distant MBA. I f

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Prerit Kohli
8 years ago
It all depends on yourself. a- Your confidence b- Expectations c- Risk taking appetite d- What returns you expect from an MBA program You can't say with guarantee that next year your performance will be great, but then you do understand how much you can get incremented if you drop.

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Nikhlesh Mathur
8 years ago
It depends upon the level of confidence that you have in yourself. If you decide to take a drop, then submerge yourself totally in the preparation. I think you can give this a try.

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