What is IIM Indore waitlist movement history and conversion probability?

IIM Indore's waitlist typically converts 200-350 positions across all categories in a strong year, with general category candidates in the top 150 having a 60-75% conversion probability. Movement happens in three distinct waves: the first within 2 weeks (biggest), the second around weeks 3-4 (moderate), and ongoing trickle conversions through the joining deadline.

Historical Conversion Rates by Position

Waitlist movement at IIM Indore is heavily skewed toward early positions. General category candidates ranked 1-50 have historically seen near-certain conversion (85%+), while positions 51-150 convert at 60-75% depending on the year.

Positions 151-300 show drop-off to 30-50%, and anything beyond 300 rarely converts unless a strong attrition year occurs. Category-wise, SC/ST/PWD candidates see faster movement due to lower acceptance pool size, often converting deeper into the waitlist.

OBC candidates sit between general and reserved categories in conversion probability.

What Actually Drives Movement

Three levers pull seats free at IIM Indore. First, candidates with IIM A, B, or C admits overwhelmingly choose those colleges, particularly A and B.

5+ percentile candidates climbing all three old-IIMs' interview cutoffs directly accelerates Indore movement. Second, candidates accept ISB one-year MBA** or international master's programmes over a two-year commitment at Indore.

Third, XLRI, FMS, and MDI acceptances among Indore-qualified candidates pull seats, especially from working professionals choosing one-year formats.

The batch profile matters. If CAT scoring is compressed (fewer 99.8+ percentilers), less top-IIM movement occurs and Indore's waitlist stalls. If CAT separates candidates sharply (typical), movement deepens.

Real Timelines and Communication

IIM Indore's admissions office releases waitlist movements publicly on their portal in 2-4 distinct rounds, typically spaced 7-14 days apart. The first movement (usually within 10 days of initial offer round) is the largest, sometimes clearing 150+ positions.

Subsequent movements are smaller, 20-50 positions each. You receive email notification only if YOUR specific position converts-silence does not mean you've moved.

Do Not Speculate on Current Cycle

Third-party WhatsApp groups and Reddit threads publish incomplete, often wrong waitlist intel. The only reliable source is IIM Indore's official admissions dashboard and registered email updates.

Last year's movement does not predict this year's-a weaker CAT year or fewer ISB acceptances can halt movement at position 100. Conversely, a strong year can push it to 400.

If you're ranked 1-150 general, refresh the portal daily for 4 weeks and plan accordingly. If you're 150+, treat Indore as a backup only-do not decline other offers waiting for movement.