Canada student visa: In a sharp rise from previous years, nearly three out of four Indian student visa applications to Canada were denied in August 2025, according to official immigration data. The 74% rejection rate marks a steep increase from 32% in August 2023, reported news agency Reuters. In comparison, around 40% of all global student permit applications were refused in both years, while rejection rates for Chinese students stood at just 24%.

The number of Indian applicants also fell dramatically — from 20,900 in August 2023 to 4,515 in August 2025. Despite the drop, India continued to record the highest refusal rate among all nations with more than 1,000 accepted applicants.

Rejections spike amid strained India-Canada relations

The surge in refusals comes against the backdrop of

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