Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:51pm on 21 Aug 2026,Friday India Global
Applications from Indian students to US colleges fell 14% in the 2025-26 admissions cycle, reflecting a broader decline in international demand. Data from the Common App showed 13,819 first-year applicants from India through March 1, down from around 16,000 a year earlier. India remained the second-largest international applicant market after China. Overall international applicants fell 9%, while domestic US applicants rose 3%. The decline was seen across different types of colleges, with institutions having higher admission rates recording the sharpest fall. The figures cover applications and do not represent final admissions or enrolment numbers. (PC: X)
