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The Indian students at Yale University still accounts the second the largest country representation as Yale's international students for these two years. But Yale is one of the most competitive universities to get into globally. To get into Yale from India requires an excellent academic profile, high Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT), Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS: 7.0 | TOEFL: 100) and good Letters of recommendation (LORs). According to Yale's Office of International Students & Scholars' 2024 report, more than 298 students were Indians. The trend below shows a subsequent decrease in the representation of Indian students in Yale from 2023-2024. The data for Indian scholars at Yale on the official website confirms a range for Indians from 7-12 % of total international students at Yale. 

There is no official declaration for the minimum CGPA requirement by Yale University. But the high selection criteria for Universities like Yale include a deep evaluation of professional experience and academic record in the relevant field. With a low acceptance rate of 4.2%, the university is highly selective and competitive to get into. As per various unofficial sources, the students accepted in the class of 2030 had a CGPA of 3.8-4 in undergraduate admissions on a scale of 4. For graduate admissions, too, there is no official minimum CGPA requirement, but an excellent academic record and overall academic performance (such as essays, research papers, academic journals, etc.) can be a game-changer for admission at Yale. In addition to the academic record, the submission of SAT and ACT scores plays a crucial role in admission process.  As per unofficial sources, to aim for Yale admission SAT score should be between 1500–1580 or an ACT composite of 33–35. 

Yes, Yale accepts the CBSE board and Indian students are evaluated holistically. For undergraduate admissions, the equivalence of high school scores is converted into CGPA on 4 grading scale, and the equivalence is used for merit-based evaluation. The unofficial sources mark the 94–96%+ range for CBSE students admitted to Yale. Yale University focuses on the academic and non-academic performance of the students and evaluates them based on their performance in extracurricular activities and essays, too. Yale evaluates all the nationalities equally on the basis of academic record, standardized test scores, academic essays, etc. The University of Yale is highly competitive and selective in its admission criteria, with an acceptance rate of less than 4.5%.