Enquiries from Indian students aspiring to study in the United States have dropped by more than 46 percent within just a year, while interest in Canada has seen an even steeper fall of nearly 75 percent over the past two years. This marks a remarkable shift in global education preferences. Sharing the official data, Piyush Kumar, Regional Director for South Asia, Canada, and Latin America (LATAM) at IDP Education, highlighted how these numbers reflect the changing priorities of Indian families exploring overseas education options.