Canada Rejects 74% of Indian Study Permit Applications: Immigration Policy Shift and Declining Enrollment

Nov 03, 2025 09:15 pm CST

Canada's tightened immigration policies have led to a 74% rejection rate for Indian study permit applicants, compared to just 32% in 2023. Applications from India have dropped dramatically from 20,900 to 4,515 in two years, as Canadian authorities implement stricter verification processes to combat fraud while universities report significant declines in Indian student enrollment.