For many MBA aspirants, the journey doesn't end with a shortlist; it begins with the "Waitlist Watch." The PGP waitlist movement at IIM Ahmedabad is notoriously conservative compared to other top-tier B-schools, reflecting its status as the top choice for most candidates.

Data from the 2025 cycle shows that the General category saw a movement of 33, while NC-OBC moved by 18. For the SC and ST categories, movements stood at 11 and 16, respectively, with the EWS category seeing the most restricted movement at just 4. These figures are a crucial "reality check" for those currently on the waitlist, highlighting that while movement does happen, the buffer at the "WIMWI" (Western India Institute of Management, Ahmedabad) is incredibly thin.