For aspirants navigating the B-school admission cycle, the waitlist movement is the most critical phase. While exact timelines vary by institute, the pattern generally follows the acceptance deadlines of the initial offer holders. Historically, you can expect the first significant movement shortly after the deadline for the first list acceptance, which usually triggers a ripple effect as candidates reject seats to move to their preferred institutes.

• Initial Wave: The most substantial movement occurs in the first two offer lists, as the primary batch of seat rejections is processed.

• The Plateau: By Offer List 05, the movement typically tapers off, representing the "hard core" of committed candidates.

• Final Movements: Lists 08-10 often show minimal, sporadic movement, usually triggered by late-stage withdrawals or administrative adjustments.