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Almost one-third of higher education visa applications lodged overseas were refused in February.
Australia moved India to the highest-risk category for student visas in January 2026.
KEY POINTS
- Indian student visa applications now require more documentation under Evidence Level 3 scrutiny.
- Visa approval rates for Indian applicants dropped to 60 percent, with 40 percent refusals in February.
- Applications from China fell to a 12-year low, while Indian applications rose 36 percent year-on-year.
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