{
  "id": 3244930,
  "title": "Indian Students' US College Applications Drop 15% Amid Tightening Immigration Rules: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/indian-students-us-college-applications-drop-15-amid-tightening",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:29:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/indian-students-us-college-applications-drop-15-amid-tightening-immigration-rules-report"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington, Aug 25: A recent report by the Common App, representing over 1,100 institutions, reveals a 15% decline in the number of Indian students applying to US colleges between 2025-26 and the previous year. Despite an overall increase in application volume for undergraduate admission in the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, international applicants saw a significant 10% drop as of March 1, the steepest decline ever recorded. This report, conducted by a non-profit organization, specifically highlighted a 15% decrease in applications from India, the top source of international students in the US. With over 3.63 lakh students enrolling for various courses during the 2024-25 academic year, India remains the largest provider of international students in the United States. The US government recently proposed an additional fee of USD 98 lakhs on Cap-subject H-1B visa applications, which may further impact the immigration policies affecting Indian students.",
  "summary": "Washington, Aug 25: Amid the tightening of immigration policies, the number of Indian students seeking admission to US colleges declined by 15 per cent in 2025-26 over the previous year, according to a report. Decline in applications A report, representing over 1,100 institutions, released by the Common App, shows that although application volume for undergraduate admission in the upcoming…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}