Indian student applications to US colleges drop 15%: Report

Indian students turn away from US colleges as applications fall 15%The tightening of US immigration and visa policies under Donald Trump administration appears to be taking a toll on Indian students hoping to study in the country.The number of Indian students seeking admission to US colleges fell by 15% in 2025-26 compared with the previous year, according to a report by the Common App, a non-profit organisation representing more than 1,100 institutions.The decline comes even as overall undergraduate application numbers for the 2026-27 academic year increased. International applications, however, moved in the opposite direction. Applications from overseas students fell 10% through March 1, the sharpest decline recorded so far.India, which has emerged as the biggest source of international