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IIT Delhi MBA Waitlist Movement 2025, Category-wise Analysis

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Aug 06, 2025

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IIT Delhi MBA Waitlist Movement 2025, Category-wise Analysis

IIT Delhi MBA Waitlist Movement 2025: The Department of Management Studies (DMS) at IIT Delhi continues to attract top MBA aspirants across India. For the 2025–27 MBA cohort, DMS received 7,959 applications for the flagship MBA program and 2,079 for the MBA Telecom program. After a rigorous selection process, personal interviews were held from March 3 to March 6, 2025. The final results were declared on May 14, 2025. Over the years, the waitlist movement at DMS has been considerable, offering many hopefuls a second chance. This blog highlights the 2025 waitlist movement, expected trends, past data, and more through structured tables and analysis.

IIT Delhi MBA Admission Dates 2025

Admissions to IIT Delhi’s MBA program are closely tied to CAT timelines. The table below outlines all relevant dates for the 2025 intake:

EventDate
CAT 2024 ExamNovember 24, 2024
CAT Result DeclarationJanuary 5, 2025
DMS Application WindowJanuary 6–24, 2025
Shortlist for WAT-PIFebruary 15, 2025
WAT-PI DatesMarch 3–6, 2025
Final Result AnnouncementMay 14, 2025
Waitlist Movement BeginsMay 20, 2025
Academic RegistrationJuly 2025

Understanding these timelines helps applicants align preparation and expectations throughout the admission cycle.

Also Read, IIT Delhi MBA Results 2025 OUT, Merit List, Waitlist Movement

IIT Delhi MBA Waitlist Movement 2025

The IIT Delhi MBA waitlist movement shows a high level of fluctuation across categories. This movement reflects the competitive yet flexible nature of MBA admissions at DMS IIT Delhi.

The table below represents the waitlist data for the batch

CategoryWaitlist Movement
General181
EWS33
OBC93
SC35
ST17
PwD9

The General and OBC categories witnessed the most substantial waitlist activity, indicating higher applicant mobility and withdrawal rates.

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IIT Delhi MBA Waitlist Movement PDF

While the official IIT Delhi MBA waitlist movement is often published in PDF format by DMS, a summarized table provides an easy-to-digest overview of what is usually included in that document.

Details Included in PDFDescription
Application ID ListCandidates shortlisted and waitlisted
Round-wise Admission StatusMovement updates for each round
Category-wise DataCut-offs and movement for each reservation group
Final Admission ListConfirmed students after all waitlist rounds

This structured view clarifies tracking individual status and estimating potential movement trends.

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IIT Delhi MBA Expected Waitlist Movement

Based on trends from 2024–2026 and the current year’s dynamics, here is the anticipated movement for each category:

CategoryExpected Movement Range
General200–220
EWS40–50
OBC100–110
SC50–60
ST20–30
PwD10–15

The expected numbers strongly correlate with past patterns, particularly in the unreserved and OBC segments.

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IIT Delhi MBA Previous Year Waitlist Movement

The historical data from the previous two admission cycles show steady growth in waitlist movement, especially in reserved categories.

Category

Waitlist Movement

(2023–2025 Batch)

Waitlist Movement

(2022–2024 Batch)

General173165
EWS1715
OBC8490
SC2018
ST1210
PwD86

This movement showcases a progressive increase, hinting at either higher withdrawal rates or expanded seat availability in subsequent years.

IIT Delhi MBA RTI Data

Right to Information (RTI) responses reveal transparent details about the DMS selection process. Key RTI-based metrics for the recent cycle are presented below:

MetricValue
Applications (MBA + Telecom)10,038
WAT-PI ShortlistedApprox. 30%
Final Offers MadeApprox. 20%
Min. CAT Percentile (General)88.91
Min. CAT Percentile (OBC)90.63
Min. CAT Percentile (SC)76.42
Min. CAT Percentile (ST)78.22
Min. CAT Percentile (PwD)65.87

The percentile cut-offs demonstrate a high benchmark across all categories, with minor variations due to profile diversity and interview scores.

IIT Delhi MBA Admissions 2025: Final Selection Criteria Weightage

The final selection for the MBA program at DMS IIT Delhi was determined using the following weightage distribution:

ComponentWeightage
CAT Score65%
Personal Interview (PI)30%
Extra-Curricular Activities5%

This distribution emphasizes the importance of the CAT score while also considering performance in the personal interview and involvement in extra-curricular activities.

IIT Delhi MBA Waitlist Movement 2025: Conclusion

The 2025 IIT Delhi MBA waitlist movement stands out for its breadth, particularly in the General and OBC categories. Each admission cycle continues to offer meaningful chances to waitlisted candidates, as historical patterns and RTI data confirm. Candidates within the top 200 waitlist positions in their respective categories stand a strong chance of conversion. Year-on-year consistency in movement also supports informed planning for future applicants. Transparency in the process and structured selection ensure that merit and opportunity go hand in hand at DMS IIT Delhi.

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