India’s student visa assessment level for Australia has moved from Level 3 to Level 2, easing documentation requirements such as upfront financial evidence and course-specific English tests.

Back in April, Australian authorities raised the alarm over a surge in “non-genuine” student applications, cases in which education was not the primary intent but a façade for residency ambitions or unauthorised employment.

The report found that while only 12 per cent of permanent visa places currently go to offshore skilled entrants, temporary visa holders are contributing significantly to the country’s skill base.

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Ministerial Direction 107 has already caused a 60,000-visa shortfall in higher education this year.

Clare praised Pradhan's transformative efforts in India’s education sector, particularly India's bold target to enrol half of its youth in higher education or vocational training.

The sector argues cutting student numbers will see job losses and less money to do research.

“In 2023, India topped the total overseas higher education expenditure at a whopping $60 billion, followed by China at $40 million.”

The Gujarat government recently said two more Australian universities beside Deakin and University of Wollongong are expected to soon set up campuses

Most (though not all) Year 12 university applicants do their school exams, then their external exams and then apply to university with their ATAR.