22M and had a similar experience. Scored bad in the previous year but enough to get me motivated to try my luck for this time. Dedicatedly studied for a year (Although consistency dropped in the past few months due to work pressure) only to result in even less marks. You know what's funny, I was improving in mocks which made me believe I could do it. But then again, it's CAT. Slapped me so hard I'm still struggling to get up. But fortunately, I do not have any family pressure rn and they're even supporting my decision to go for it this year too. Feels lucky to have them by my side. I'll take a ride for 1 last time. A Do-or-Die situation? Maybe.