Foreign undergraduate enrolment in US colleges has fallen by an average of 20% this spring, a coalition study says, based on a survey of 149 American schools. The decline is already showing up in both undergraduate and graduate intakes, with 62% of institutions reporting lower international enrolment. Universities blame restrictive government policies, immigration enforcement actions, paused interviews, and sharply fewer student visa issuances. With international students funding large parts of budgets, universities fear stronger pressure ahead for the fall intake.
UIDAI has issued updated Aadhaar enrolment and correction rules for 2026, widening the list of documents accepted for enrolment. The changes also simplify the process for children and other vulnerable groups, while making foreigner-related requirements clearer, including Aadhaar validity timelines for OCI, LTV, and other categories. The update is designed to modernize Aadhaar and improve accessibility.
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