India, Nov. 4 -- Nearly 75% of Indian applications requesting to study in Canadian institutions were rejected in August, as what was once a top destination for Indian students is now losing appeal among them. The country's restrictions on international students have hit applicants from India the most, according to government data.

Notably, Canada reduced the number of international student permits issued for a second consecutive year in early 2025 as part of its move to curb temporary migration and address student visa fraud.

Compared to a 32% rejection rate in August 2023, Canada denied permits to about 74% of Indian applicants to study at its post-secondary institutions in August this year, Reuters reported, citing government data. Me...