Quick decision
TQWL confirmation chances by number
| Status | Chance | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| TQWL 1 | 15-25% confirmation chance | Book backup; Tatkal cancellations are rare |
| TQWL 2 | 5-15% confirmation chance | Very risky; book alternative |
| TQWL 3+ | Usually below 5% | Do not depend on this ticket |
What TQWL 72 means
TQWL 72 means you are at waitlist position 72 in the Tatkal Waitlist (TQWL) pool. TQWL is the waitlist for the Tatkal quota. Tatkal passengers rarely cancel, so movement is very limited. At this position, the confirmation rate is approximately <5% — rated Rare.
TQWL 72 probability by route and class
TQWL 72 almost never confirms — Tatkal cancellations are rare. This varies by route (busy metro routes like Delhi-Mumbai or Delhi-Kolkata have more cancellations), class (Sleeper class moves faster than AC classes because it has more seats), season (festival periods have fewer cancellations and lower confirmation rates), and how many days remain before chart preparation.
What to do now
TQWL rarely confirms. Book an alternative immediately and cancel this ticket 24+ hours before departure to recover as much fare as possible.
How TQWL 72 compares
For reference: TQWL 67 has a <5% probability and TQWL 77 has a <5% probability. A full breakdown is available in the Tatkal Waitlist guide at pnralert.in/blog/tqwl-confirmation-chances.