IIM Ahmedabad and Bangalore waitlist movement is typically 30-40 positions across the admission cycle, driven by candidates receiving multiple offers and choosing alternatives. For IIM Bangalore at Rs 26.2L fees for Rs 34.
88 LPA, waitlist #30 (General category) often converts by mid-April. Waitlist #34 has decent chances. Waitlist movement extends into first week of classes as last-minute withdrawals happen.
IIM Ahmedabad at Rs 27.5L fees for Rs 35.22 LPA has similar patterns—waitlist numbers 1-20 almost always convert, 21-40 have 70-80% conversion, 40+ drops significantly.
Category-wise, OBC and SC/ST waitlists may move slower due to fewer candidates declining. The first waitlist callback round happens in March, with subsequent rounds in April and May. Candidates holding multiple offers often decline one by mid-April, triggering waitlist movements.
IIM Calcutta at Rs 27L for Rs 34.23 LPA and IIM Lucknow at Rs 22L for Rs 32.3 LPA have similar movement patterns.
Check CAT forums and reddit for real-time waitlist tracker data during admission cycle. Do not bank on waitlist conversion as primary plan—prepare for the best likely outcome (main list offer or backup college). If on waitlist for IIM A or B, secure admission at your next best offer and upgrade if waitlist moves.
Waitlist #30+ for IIM A or B in General category is risky but not impossible—have backup plans ready. Check your eligibility at collvera.