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Indian Students' Interest in US Education Shifts as Enrollment Drops 6.9%, Centre Informs Parliament
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Indian Students in US Decline by 6.9% Amid Stricter Visa Rules
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04-04-2026, 16:07
Indian Students in US Decline by 6.9% Amid Stricter Visa Rules
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The number of Indian students in the US decreased by 6.9% in one year, from 378,787 in Feb 2025 to 352,644 in Feb 2026.
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Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Rajya Sabha about the decline, citing data from SEVIS.
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The decrease spans all education sectors, from primary to higher education, including schools, colleges, and research.
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Stricter US visa regulations, including extensive verification and online presence scrutiny, are a major reason for the decline.
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A significant 69% drop in F-1 visas issued to Indian students was observed in June-July 2025 compared to 2024.
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