Leaving IIM Indore to retake CAT for IIM A is worth it only if you have strong mock scores, backup options, and family support—it remains a high-risk bet not recommended for most. One successful case: a candidate scored 97.35 in CAT 2023, joined IIM Indore, withdrew after 2 weeks, retook CAT 2024 with just 3 mocks and scored 99.
93, converted IIM A and IIM C. IIM Ahmedabad at Rs 27.5L fees for Rs 35.
22 LPA is worth the dream for some profiles, but IIM Indore at Rs 16.5L for Rs 25 LPA is still a strong Tier-3 IIM that compounds well over career. The risk math: dropping means losing one year of placement salary (Rs 25 LPA at IIM Indore = Rs 25L pre-tax opportunity cost), plus Rs 9L already paid in fees (partially refundable), plus uncertainty of CAT 2024 performance.
Algebra-heavy papers and VARC dips can crush a 99-percentiler unexpectedly. Before making this decision, ensure: 10+ PYQ mocks above 98.5 percentile, strong aptitude (especially in your weaker sections), and alternative career backups like SSC CGL (score 341+ in the case mentioned), IBPS PO, IRDAI AM.
Do not take this risk without plan B, C, D ready. The ABC-or-nothing mindset is mentally exhausting—most people get burnt. Only drop if IIM Indore feels genuinely wrong and you have quantifiable reasons to believe retake will succeed.
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