The Institute of International Education (IIE) reports that only 0.52% of US students studying abroad chose India in the 2023-24 academic year, a stark decline from 4,583 students in 2013-14, representing a 65.6% drop. This decline places India behind smaller countries like Belize in terms of attracting American students. Currently, over 360,000 Indian students are studying in the US, making India the largest source of international students in the country. Factors contributing to India's diminished appeal include lower global rankings of Indian universities, rigid academic systems, and logistical challenges such as credit transfer issues and inadequate housing for international students. The pandemic further impacted enrollment, with numbers plummeting to just 16 in 2020-21. Education experts suggest that India must enhance its offerings in technology and emerging fields to attract more US students, especially as the flow of Indian students to the US continues to rise.