Do You Get Refund for WL Ticket After Chart Prepared?
Yes. If your online IRCTC e-ticket remains waitlisted after chart preparation, it is automatically cancelled and refund is processed to the original payment method.
Do You Need to Cancel Manually?
No. For fully waitlisted e-tickets after chart preparation, cancellation and refund are automatic. You should still check final PNR status to confirm what happened.
How Long Does Refund Take?
Refund usually takes a few working days depending on your bank or payment method.
How to Avoid Missing Final Status
Use WhatsApp PNR alerts to get notified when chart is prepared and whether the ticket became CNF, RAC or stayed WL.