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According to the report, the August-October fall intake, which contributes 70 percent of all the students, was the hardest hit last year.
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Moneycontrol•20-01-2026, 09:28

Trump's Visa Curbs Slash Indian Student Enrollment in US by 75%: Report

  • •Indian student enrollment in US colleges dropped by 75% due to Trump administration's visa curbs and increased scrutiny.
  • •Hesitancy among aspirants fueled by Trump's anti-immigration stance, rising visa rejections, and restrictions.
  • •The August-October fall intake, accounting for 70% of students, was severely impacted by scarce visa interview slots.
  • •Many students postponed plans to the January-March session, but scrutiny intensified, and slots remained limited.
  • •Trump's policies also caused anxiety for students already in the US, with 8,000 student visas canceled by December 2025.

Why It Matters: Trump's immigration policies led to a drastic 75% fall in Indian student enrollment in US universities.

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