Indian students applying to U.S. colleges for undergraduate study declined 15%.
The drop was reported for the 2025 to 2026 period and was based on Common App data.
Several reports link the decline to tighter U.S. visa rules and immigration policies.
The reporting says overall international undergraduate applicants fell 10%.
One report says India remains the largest source of international students in the U.S.
The coverage also notes concerns about possible economic impacts and changes to post-graduation work options.
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The reporting broadly agrees that Indian undergraduate applications to U.S. colleges fell 15% and that the figure comes from Common App data. It also agrees that the decline is being discussed alongside tighter U.S. visa and immigration rules.
What remains uncertain is how far the decline will continue and how much of it is tied to specific policy changes versus broader application trends. The reports also leave open how proposed changes to visa duration and OPT fees will develop, which could affect future numbers.
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The neutral coverage consistently reports a 15% drop in Indian undergraduate applications to U.S. colleges. It cites Common App data and says the decline comes amid stricter visa rules or tighter immigration policies. The reporting also mentions that overall international undergraduate applicants fell 10%. One account says India is the largest source of international students in the U.S., while another highlights possible economic impacts and changes to post-graduation work programs.
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The Times of India reports that undergraduate applications from Indian students to US colleges dropped by 15 percent for the 2025 to 2026 period compared to the previous year, according to a Common App report. The article attributes the decline to tightening US immigration and visa policies under the Donald Trump administration, including proposed changes to duration of status and potential fees for the Optional Practical Training programme. The report also highlights broader concerns about economic impacts and a potential fall in overall international student enrolment.
BusinessLine reports that undergraduate applications from Indian students seeking admission to US colleges declined by 15 percent amid tighter immigration and visa policies, citing data from a Common App report. The article details that while overall undergraduate application numbers rose, international applicants dropped by 10 percent. It also notes that India is the largest source of international students in the US and outlines potential economic impacts, alongside recent US government rule changes capping student stays at four years and considering a fee for the Optional Practical Training program.
India Today reports a fifteen percent drop in Indian student applications to US colleges for 2025-26 based on Common App data, amidst stricter US immigration policies. The report highlights that overall international applicants fell by ten percent. It notes concerns over changes to student visa durations and potential fees affecting post-graduation work programs like OPT.
Trak.in reports that undergraduate applications from Indian students to US colleges declined by fifteen percent for the 2025-26 admissions cycle, according to Common App data. The article attributes this drop to tighter US immigration policies, visa uncertainties, and concerns over post-graduation work opportunities. It notes that while domestic applications continue to grow, international applications overall fell by ten percent, potentially impacting university revenues and local economies.
Data from the non profit CommonApp shows that international student applications from India for US undergraduate programmes decreased by 15 percent for the 2025 to 2026 academic cycle. The report attributes this shift to a broader reduction in international interest and stricter US student visa policies implemented during the Trump administration. These policy changes include replacing the duration of status provision with strict end dates, shortening grace periods, and potential fees for post study work programmes.
A report from Common App indicates that undergraduate applications from Indian students to United States colleges fell by 15 percent for the 2025 to 2026 admission cycle. The decline coincides with stricter immigration and visa rules introduced under the Donald Trump administration, including proposed changes to the duration of status and potential fees for the Optional Practical Training programme. Reports warn that these tighter policies could result in significantly fewer international student enrolments and reduced economic contributions in the coming academic years.
A Common App report reveals that undergraduate applications from Indian students to US colleges dropped by 15 percent amid growing concerns over tighter immigration policies and visa uncertainties. Additional studies project drops in overall international student enrolment and economic impacts due to declining application volumes and visa bottlenecks. Meanwhile, some Indian students are increasingly looking toward European universities as alternatives that offer lower tuition fees and clearer post study work pathways.
Common App data indicates that the number of Indian students seeking admission to US undergraduate programmes declined by 15 percent in 2025 to 2026 compared to the previous year. The report notes that overall international applications fell by 10 percent while India maintained its position as the top source of international students for the US. Educators and researchers warn that stricter visa rules and policy uncertainties could lead to hundreds of thousands fewer international student registrations and reduced economic contributions.