Google is now offering a free one-year subscription to Gemini AI Pro for eligible students in India, as part of a special promotional initiative tied to the college admission season. This premium AI package typically costs Rs 19,500 per year but is being provided at no charge until September 15, 2025 to qualifying students.
Who is eligible?
- Students must be 18 years or older
- Must be residents of India
- Should have a valid school or college email ID (some sources say you may also use your personal Google account, but institutional proof is required)
- Must be able to verify student status (using documents like school/college ID, class schedule, or tuition receipt)
- Need a Google Payments account with a valid payment method for auto-renewal (though payment is not charged during the free period)
- Must NOT already be subscribed to a paid Google One or AI Pro plan
What’s included in Gemini AI Pro (student offer)?
- Unlimited access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google’s most advanced AI model
- 2TB Google Cloud storage (usable across Drive, Photos, Gmail)
- Advanced tools: Deep Research, Gemini Live, Veo 3 video generation, and expanded capabilities in NotebookLM
- Seamless AI integration with Gmail, Docs, Sheets and other Google apps
- Premium features for homework help, exam prep, writing assistance, creating study guides, generating practice tests, and converting notes to podcasts
Step-by-step: How to claim the offer
- Visit the official Google Gemini page for students: gemini.google/students/?gl=IN
- Click on “Get offer” and start the process.
- Verify your eligibility: Provide required personal details, your school or college’s name, and your institution-issued email address (or personal Google account, as prompted).
- Upload proof of enrollment: Acceptable documents include your current student ID, class schedule, or tuition receipt.
- Log in for verification: You may be asked to log in via your educational institution’s web portal or further authenticate your student status using SheerID.
- Provide payment details (no payment charged for the first year, but required for possible renewal after the free term).
- Once verified (process usually takes about 30 minutes), your Gemini AI Pro plan will be activated for one year.
“The offer is valid until September 15, 2025. Claim it before this date to get the full one-year benefit. You can cancel before the year ends to avoid charges on auto-renewal.”
Notable additional details:
- Integration is designed for study support: homework, exam prep, interview readiness, creative projects, and even media production with Veo 3 and Flow.
- The free plan can save students up to Rs 19,500 per year, making it one of the most generous offers among competing AI services for students in India.
- If you are not keen on Gemini AI Pro, Google suggests exploring alternatives like Perplexity Pro (details not covered here).
To summarize, Indian students aged 18 and above can secure a free year of the Gemini AI Pro plan by verifying their student status through the official site before September 15, 2025. This grants access to Google’s advanced academic AI suite, cloud storage, and seamless integration within the Google ecosystem—substantially enhancing digital learning and productivity.