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IIM Waitlist Movement 2025, College-Wise Previous Year Analysis

Dakshita Bhatia

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Apr 04, 2025

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IIM Waitlist Movement 2025, College-Wise Previous Year Analysis

IIM Waitlist Movement 2025

The IIM waitlist movement is a crucial factor for candidates awaiting final admission offers. Since not all initially selected candidates accept their seats, institutions move through the waitlist to fill vacancies. The extent of movement varies across IIM colleges and categories, influenced by factors like applicant numbers, acceptance rates, and seat availability.

IIM Waitlist Movement Updates 2025

Here's what you should know about the IIM waitlist movement:

  • Waitlist movements are announced in multiple rounds from May to July 2025.
  • Higher-ranked IIMs experience slower waitlist movement due to high acceptance rates.
  • Lower-ranked IIMs often see substantial movement as candidates opt for better alternatives.
  • Category-wise variations exist, with SC/ST and OBC categories generally seeing more movement.

IIM Waitlist Movement Analysis

Let's analyse what factors affect the waitlist movement.

Factors Influencing Waitlist Movement:

  • Acceptance Rate: If many top rankers accept offers from higher-ranked IIMs, movement slows.
  • Number of Seats: Institutes with more intake capacity witness greater movement.
  • Alternative Admissions: Candidates securing admission to ISB, foreign B-schools, or top non-IIM institutes (SPJIMR, XLRI, FMS) leave IIM waitlists.
  • Reservation Quotas: Category-specific dynamics impact movement speed.

IIM Waitlist Conversion Rate 2025

The conversion rate indicates the percentage of waitlisted candidates ultimately securing admission.

Expected IIM Waitlist Conversion:

IIMGeneralEWSOBCSCSTPwD
AhmedabadModerate (27)Very Low (2)Moderate (14)Moderate (19)Low (9)Low (7)
BangaloreHigh (67)Moderate (15)Moderate (16)High (40)Low (8)Very Low (2)
CalcuttaHigh (172)Moderate (8)High (137)High (90)Moderate (50)Moderate (28)
LucknowVery High (612)Very High (107)Very High (412)Very High (223)High (127)Moderate (51)
KozhikodeVery High (710)High (91)Very High (453)Very High (268)Very High (175)High (89)
IndoreVery High (800+)High (98+)Very High (581+)Very High (347+)Very High (181+)High (90+)

IIM Waitlist Movement Trends (2019-2024)

While past trends don't guarantee future movement, they offer valuable insights. Below is an overview of waitlist movement trends across different IIMs and admission categories from 2019 to 2024.

IIM Ahmedabad Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement 2024-26
General27
EWS2
OBC14
SC19
ST9
PwD7

IIM Bangalore Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement 2024-26
General67
EWS15
OBC16
SC40
ST8
PwD2

IIM Calcutta Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General172
EWS8
OBC137
SC90
ST50
PwD28

IIM Lucknow Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General612
EWS107
OBC412
SC223
ST127
PwD51

IIM Kozhikode Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General710
EWS91
OBC453
SC268
ST175
PwD89

IIM Indore Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General800+
EWS98+
OBC581+
SC347+
ST181+
PwD90+

IIM Kashipur Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General3050
EWS450
OBC1300
SC700
ST300
PwD126

IIM Trichy Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General700
EWS65
OBC200
SC110
ST70
PwD15

IIM Rohtak Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General283
EWS12
OBC71
SC63
ST39
PwD0

IIM Udaipur Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General1968
EWS255
OBC888
SC649
ST144
PwD69

IIM Nagpur Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General505
EWS159
OBC412
SC199
ST95
PwD58

IIM Raipur Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General2124
EWS322
OBC935
SC564
ST286
PwD138

IIM Sambalpur Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General1800
EWS450
OBC1250
SC670
ST325
PwD109

IIM Amritsar Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General725
EWS308
OBC125
SC56
ST67
PwD24

IIM Jammu Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General1941
EWS1014
OBC616
SC133
ST212
PwD24

IIM Vishakapatnam Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General969
EWS300
OBC820
SC385
ST196
PwD63

IIM Sirmaur Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General6104
EWS956
OBC2502
SC1506
ST348
PwD156

IIM Bodh Gaya Waitlist

CategoryWaitlist Movement (Approx)
General1481
EWS377
OBC858
SC469
ST207
PwD102

IIM Waitlist Movement 2025: Conclusion

The higher-ranked IIMs generally have lower waitlist movement compared to newer IIMs. Further, the reserved categories tend to see more movement due to the availability of seats and affirmative action policies. Thus, candidates should track movement trends specific to their category and preferred IIM for better decision-making.

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