Do you belong to the DMS waitlist for the MBA program at IIT Delhi and getting tired of waiting for the results? There is absolutely nothing wrong with such feelings but just remember that waitlists do not mean ‘no’ they mean ‘not yet’. The waitlist of IIT Delhi has a history of being quite active.
The result for IIT Delhi MBA 2026 was declared on April 22, 2026. Though there is much rejoicing among those who were directly selected this write-up has been specially dedicated to the people on the waitlist who need the statistics by rounds and advice on the way forward in one go.
DMS IIT Delhi MBA Program: First a little background.
Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi can be considered as one of the best MBA institutes in the country when considering the brand value, faculties, placements of students. Hence, the cut-off for getting an admission into these colleges would be similar to IIMs.
The procedure for getting admission in the IITs is different than in IIMs because there is not any general procedure. Every institute of the IITs has their own time line for the entire process and also their own rules. The DMS IIT Delhi selects the candidates through CAT marks, after which PI (Personal Interview) is held.
Let us come straight to the point.
IIT Delhi MBA Result 2026: Latest Update
The results of IIT Delhi MBA 2026 were declared on April 22, 2026. Candidates who have been selected need to log in to view their status. They can do this with their registration number, date of birth, and mobile number.
To check the results, one needs to follow these steps: visit the official website, click on the link ‘MBA Result 2026’, enter the required details, check their status, and download the result.
Waitlisted candidates need to be patient as the game is just about to start.
IIT Delhi MBA Waitlist Movement 2026: Expected Numbers
This section is of the utmost relevance to you. Based on data from previous years the expected waitlist movement for the MBA program in 2026 could look something like this:
Expected Waitlist Movement- MBA Program (2026)
| Category | Expected Movement |
| General | 260 |
| EWS | 55 |
| OBC | 140 |
| SC | 75 |
| ST | 31 |
| PwD | 25 |
Expected Waitlist Movement- MBA Telecom Program (2026)
| Category | Expected Movement |
| General | 35 |
| EWS | 10 |
| OBC | 25 |
| SC | 12 |
| ST | 3 |
| PwD | 2 |
These numbers are based on past trends. Keep one thing clear these are not guarantees but rather educated estimates derived from historical patterns. Every year involves unique variables that may alter them slightly.
IIT Delhi Waitlist 2025-27: Round-wise Actual Data
This table is the most important one. In it you can see exactly how much movement occurred in the 2025-27 batch round by round. This provides you with a realistic picture for 2026.
MBA Program- Round-wise Waitlist Movement (2025-27)
| Round | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
| Round 1 | 41 | 12 | 30 | 17 | 9 | 6 |
| Round 2 | 37 | 10 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 4 |
| Round 3 | 34 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| Round 4 | 29 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Round 5 | 26 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Round 6 | 24 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Round 7 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Round 8 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Round 9 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Round 10 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Round 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Round 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Round 13 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 14 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Round 15 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Round 16 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Round 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Round 18 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Round 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What can be observed from this table?
Movement is highest during the first six rounds averaging 24 to 41 shifts per round in the General category. After Round 10 the movement for OBC, EWS and SC categories slowed down. The General category continued to see movement right up until the very end through Round 26. This implies that patience is absolutely important.
MBA Telecom Program- Round-wise Waitlist Movement (2025-27)
| Round | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
| Round 1 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Round 2 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Round 3 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 4 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Movement in MBA Telecom is significantly lower than in MBA because the number of seats is fewer and the volume of applications also differs.
Cutoff Information Derived from RTI Data(2025-27 Batch)
The data shared by DMS IIT Delhi under the Right to Information Act serves as an excellent example of transparency. These figures indicate the score range of the admitted candidates.
MBA Program- Category-wise Composite Score (RTI Based)
| Category | Minimum Score | Average Score | Median Score | Maximum Score |
| General | 58.50 | 68.70 | 64.84 | 76.55 |
| EWS | 48.00 | 62.64 | 57.20 | 71.59 |
| OBC | 46.00 | 60.97 | 55.18 | 68.49 |
| SC | 35.00 | 55.69 | 51.50 | 69.74 |
| ST | 34.00 | 52.61 | 44.00 | 63.91 |
| PwD | 33.00 | 52.82 | 48.51 | 61.92 |
MBA Telecom Program – Category-wise Composite Score (RTI Based)
| Category | Minimum Score | Average Score | Median Score | Maximum Score |
| General | 55.00 | 65.50 | 63.58 | 75.13 |
| EWS | 43.00 | 58.43 | 56.89 | 71.59 |
| OBC | 45.00 | 57.69 | 55.28 | 68.49 |
| SC | 35.00 | 52.98 | 51.66 | 68.94 |
| ST | 32.00 | 47.84 | 42.32 | 56.52 |
| PwD | 29.00 | 52.18 | 44.14 | 56.33 |
For the safe zone your composite score should fall between 65 and 70 in the General category. With a score lower than this the chances become slimmer.
IIT Delhi MBA: Breakdown of Selection Criteria
It is important to understand how a merit list is prepared so that you can estimate your approximate ranking.
| Component | Weightage |
| CAT Score | 60% |
| Academic Performance | 15% |
| Work Experience | 10% |
| Diversity (Gender/Academic Background) | 10% |
| Extra-Curricular Activities | 5% |
The CAT score carries a 60% weightage so the percentile clearly matters the most. However, do not ignore the remaining 40% either as in close cases this is precisely what makes the difference.