Australian universities have unexpectedly halted admissions from Indian students of six specific states, citing visa fraud concerns. This decision impacts Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Jammu & Kashmir, leaving prospective students in academic limbo.

Some universities have stopped processing applications outright, while others now demand stricter verification for students from Punjab and Gujarat. This “student visa fraud” controversy casts a shadow over the $40 billion international education sector, stirring viral debate in India.