Waitlist ConfirmationPredictor
Check the probability of your Indian Railways WL ticket getting confirmed. Based on quota, class, season, and days to departure.
WL Confirmation Predictor
Enter your waitlist details to predict your chances of confirmation
Enter your current WL number from your ticket (e.g. WL 15 → enter 15)
Main quota, largest allocation
How Indian Railways Waitlist Works
When you book a waitlisted (WL) ticket on IRCTC, your position improves as confirmed passengers cancel. The chart is prepared approximately 4 hours before the train's scheduled departure. Any WL ticket that is not confirmed at chart time is automatically cancelled with a full refund.
What Affects My Waitlist Chances?
- Quota type: General (GN) quota has the most movement. Tatkal (CK/TQ) rarely cancels.
- Train class: Sleeper has far more seats than AC classes, so movement is faster.
- Season: Peak season travel (Oct–Nov, Christmas, Holi etc.) has fewer cancellations.
- Days to departure: More time → more chances for others to cancel.
- WL number: Lower WL numbers confirm first. WL above 50 in AC is very risky.
⚠️ This tool provides estimates based on general patterns. Actual confirmation depends on real cancellations and is not guaranteed. Always verify your PNR status on NTES or IRCTC before travel.