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 comp

According to a report by the Common App, India is among the countries with the steepest decline in the number of applicants to study in the US.