The Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) have taken issue and issued a press release over a recently published story in a number of Indian newspapers stating students are banned from six states.
The release can be seen in full below:
In light of a recent media article alleging that certain Australian universities have banned students from five Indian states, the Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) wishes to firmly clarify that this information is false and misleading.
Let’s set the record straight with verified facts:
- The Australian Government has NOT banned students from any Indian state.
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- In 2023, a few Australian universities had temporarily paused applications from certain regions due integrity issues, These were independent, institution-level decisions, not government mandates.
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- All such restrictions were short-term and have since been lifted with in one month Visa grants to Indian students have increased by 19% in the past year, with 34,986 visas granted.
- The current student visa approval rate for Indian applicants is approximately 85%,indicating a strong acceptance rate for genuine students.
- No university in Australia currently has any ban on students from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, or any other state in India.
AAERI has directly engaged with multiple universities and can confirm with certainty that Indian students are welcome and highly valued in Australia.
Australia continues to be a safe, multicultural, and globally respected destination for higher education. Indian students benefit from high-quality education, extended post-study work rights, and special bilateral arrangements that support long-term career goals.
In recent months, the Australian Government has actively promoted education through major initiatives like the Festival of Australia, where education was a key pillar.
We respectfully request that the misleading news article be corrected or removed to avoid creating unnecessary confusion and anxiety among prospective students and their families.
