US F-1 visas to Indian students fell 62% in 2025 amid Trump admin's stricter rules

The number of US F-1 visas issued to Indian students in 2025 fell 62% from the previous year during peak admission season, according to a report. This comes after several moves by the Donald Trump administration, including stricter screening. US had also temporarily paused new student-visa interview scheduling for several weeks this year. Over 363,000 Indian students enrolled in 2024-25.