Australia denies reports of a ban or restrictions on student applications from specific Indian states

Australia denies reports of a ban or restrictions on student applications from specific Indian states

The Australian High Commission in New Delhi has denied media reports claiming that student visa applications from specific Indian states are being restricted, calling such assertions “incorrect.” It reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to Indian students.

Australian Universities Ban Indian Students From Six States

Crackdown Follows Rise in Non-Genuine Applicants Misusing Student Visa System

Australian universities clamp down on students from six Indian states over visa scam fears

Various Australian universities have put in place tough restrictions limiting or suspending admissions from six Indian states following rising fears over student visa abuse. The six Indian states in question are Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. This move is in the background of increasing allegations that student visas are being utilized not for honest educational intentions but as a cover to enter Austr…

'Incorrect Assertion': Australia Dismisses Reports of Banning Student Visa Applications From Certain Indian States - Fresh Headline

New Delhi, April 22: Australia on Tuesday dismissed as “incorrect” assertions that Indian university student applications from specific Indian states are being banned, or restricted. “The assertion that Indian university student applications from specific Indian states are being banned, or restricted, is incorrect. There are over 125,000 Indian students currently studying in Australia – the second largest cohort of students from any country – an…

Australian Varsities Impose Curbs on Indian Students

SEVERAL universities in Australia have introduced restrictions for applicants from some states in India citing concerns about student visa misuse. The blacklisted states include Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan, and the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. These restrictions are not uniform but are being independently implemented by select universities based on their own due diligence and risk-assessments. The students from…

Reports of student applications from specific Indian states being banned or restricted are incorrect: Australian High Commission

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): With a section of media reporting that student applications from specific Indian states are being banned or restricted by some educational institutions in Australia, the Australian High Commission here has termed the claims as 'incorrect' and stated Australian Government continues to process Indian student visa applications in line with its global standards. 'The assertion that