IIM Nagpur Waitlist Movement 2026: Expected Dates & Previous Years Trends

IIM Nagpur waitlist 2026 will be released in June-July. The final merit list can be expected anytime in May. Read this article to understand the IIM Nagpur waitlist movement for MBA. 

All about IIM Nagpur waitlist movement 

IIM Nagpur waitlist 2026 will be released if the seats remain vacant after the merit list admission. IIM Nagpur result 2026 is awaited for MBA programme anytime in May. Candidates who shall have cleared the PI round and make it to the merit list will be informed about their selection via email. For the batch of 340 students, thousands of candidates have applied. IIM Nagpur waitlist will be released category wise. In this blog, you will read all about IIM Nagpur Waitlist Movement 2026.

IIM Nagpur Waitlist Movement 2026: When to Expect

The waitlist will be released most likely in June-July depending on the number of vacant seats. After the acceptance of offer have been done by candidates in the merit lists, IIM Nagpur will evaluate candidature of applicants kept in waiting. A category wise list will be prepared and released round wise until all the seats have been filled.

IIM Nagpur Waitlist Movement: How are Seats Alloted?

IIM Nagpur allots seats to candidates in the flagship MBA course on the basis of Composite Score calculated during the selection process round. It includes CAT score, WAT-PI performance, Academic record, work experience. Candidates who score high are accommodated in the merit list, and rest in the waitlist. The waitlist moves as number of candidates accept or reject offer of admission.

Also Read: IIM Nagpur Admission Criteria 2026

Factors Affecting IIM Nagpur Waitlist Movement 2026

IIM Nagpur has been witnessing the release of multiple waitlists as applicant pools has been growing year on year. Here are the key factors that affect IIM Nagpur Waitlist Movement:

• Number of applicants
• Number of total seats
• Category wise seat intake
• Number of applicants offered admission
• Number of applicants dropping offer or withdrawing admission

IIM Nagpur Waitlist Trend (Previous Years)

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

IIM Nagpur Waitlist 2026: What Should Candidates Do?

IIM Nagpur applicants for MBA 2026 batch who do not find space in the first merit list, must not lose heart and keep the expectation high for getting a seat in the first waitlist. Be prepared with relevant documents and fee amount as you will be required to complete the formalities within a short window.

However, at the same time, they must keep their options open as admissions at most of the B-Schools close by July.

You should not wait until the last waitlist, can confirm admission elsewhere. You can always withdraw admission in that B-school and go for IIM Nagpur if you make it to the admission list. The acceptance fee is refundable in all B-Schools.

All the best!

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