IIM Shillong Waitlist Movement 2026: Dates & Category Wise Previous Years Trends

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2 mins readUpdated on Apr 22, 2026 12:32 IST
IIM Shillong waitlist 2026 will be released in June after the seats are filled basis the final merit list. The institute released MBA waitlist in phases depending on the movement of seats with consequent merit list. Read this article to understand the IIM Shillong waitlist movement for MBA.

IIM Shillong waitlist 2026 will be released in June after the seats are filled basis the final merit list. Read this article to understand the IIM Shillong waitlist movement for MBA. 

IIM Shillong Waitlist Movement 2026

IIM Shillong Waitlist Movement Explained

IIM Shillong result (final merit list) 2026 has been released. Candidates who have cleared the PI round have been offered admission to the full-time PGP/MBA batch. It will be followed by the IIM Shillong waitlist 2026 for candidates who stand a chance to get admission, incase any previously selected candidate backs out.

The IIM Shillong waitlist 2026 will contain the names of candidates whose candidature is kept in waiting. They may or may not be offered the seat. Basically, it means that their selection will be based entirely on already selected candidate’s decision.

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Table of contents
  • IIM Shillong Waitlist Movement 2026
  • IIM Shillong Waitlist Movement: How are Seats Alloted?
  • Factors Affecting IIM Shillong Waitlist Movement 2026
  • IIM Shillong Waitlist Trend (Previous Years)

IIM Shillong Waitlist Movement 2026

The institute will release MBA waitlist in phases depending on the movement of seats with consequent merit list. Seats at IIM Shillong are not filled generally after the first merit list, so subsequent lists are released offering admission to candidates.

The IIM Shillong waitlist movement, however is usually stable as it is one of the top tier IIM and candidates do not let go off the seat. In 2026 too, the waitlist movement will not see too much volatility.

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IIM Shillong Waitlist Movement: How are Seats Alloted?

Candidates kept in the waitlist are offered vacant seats basis their category and Composite score in the final selection process. The Composite score calculation includes candidate’s CAT score, WAT-PI, Academics, Work Experience and Diversity. While for General category, the waitlist movement is stringent, for SC/ST/PwD it is a bit relaxed.

IIM Shillong Waitlist movement 2026 will happen basis the number of seats remaining vacant after merit lists release. Until every seat has been accepted, the waitlist will keep moving. The institute has about 383 seats in its flagship MBA/PGP programme. The waitlist movement applies to this number.

Also Read: IIM Shillong Admission Criteria 2026

Factors Affecting IIM Shillong Waitlist Movement 2026

  • Total number of applicants waitlisted: If the number is high, the waitlist will move at slower pace and if the number is low, it will move fast.
  • Admission acceptance rate: If the seats at IIM Shillong are filled in the first list only, there will be no subsequent merit list or wait list.
  • Category: A certain number of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to different categories. The waitlist movement happens basis category wise seat filling. 

IIM Shillong Waitlist Trend (Previous Years)

Check below previous years IIM Shillong waitlist trend as inferred from the unofficial data available. Candidates should see this data for reference only.

Category  2023-2025 2024-2026
General 144 646
EWS 83 79
NC-OBC - -
SC 135 91
ST 25 0
PwD - 5

Candidates whose name appear in the IIM Shillong Waitlist 2026, must keep a positive outlook and at the same time keep their options open as the unpredictability of waitlist movement is pretty high. They should keep a check on email communication from the institute for timely action.

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