New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Indian students planning to study in the United States could face greater uncertainty as stricter visa rules and changing immigration policies are expected to contribute to a sharp decline in international student enrolment at American colleges and universities.

A new report by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, prepared with research firm JB International, estimates that US institutions could see up to 1.1 lakh fewer international students in Fall 2026.

The development is particularly significant for India, which remains the largest source of international students in the US.

More than 3.63 lakh Indian students enrolled in US institutions during the 2024-25 academic year, according to the report.

The...