Data shows Indian students going abroad fell from 908,000 in 2023 to 626,000 in 2025, a 31% decline.
US student visas dropped 62% between June and July 2025, reflecting visa restrictions and global uncertainties influencing choices.
Rise of Indian liberal arts universities and foreign campuses intensifies competition, urging stronger faculty and multidisciplinary programs.
Bharath calls for shift from service‑led economy to entrepreneurship, urging universities, employers, and counselors to deliver real value and job‑creation outcomes.