Indian applications to US colleges fall 14% as international demand weakens
- Indian student applications to US colleges fell 15% in the 2025-26 academic year amid tighter immigration policies, according to Common App representing over 1,100 institutions.
- Overall international undergraduate applications to US colleges dropped 10% through March 1 for the 2026-27 academic year, marking the steepest decline on record, with India remaining the largest source of these students.
- The US government introduced new visa rules effective September 15, ending the traditional duration of status for student visas and limiting stays to four years, which may impact international student numbers.
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15 pc dip in Indian students seeking UG admission in US: Report
Amid tightening of immigration policies, the number of Indian students seeking admission in US colleges witnessed a 15 per cent decline in 2025-26 over the previous year, a report by a non-profit organisation representing over 1,100 institutions said. A report released by the Common App shows that although application volume for undergraduate admission in the upcoming 2026-27 academic year rose overall, the number of international applicants thr…
Indian applications to US colleges fall 14% as international demand weakens
Indian applications to US colleges fell 14% in the 2025-26 admissions cycle through March 1, even as domestic US applicants increased 3%. India remained the second-largest international applicant market on Common App, behind China, amid a broader 9% decline in international applicants.
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