Google has rolled out a major student benefit in India: eligible college students aged 18 and above can access its premium Google AI Pro Plan, valued at approximately ₹19,500 annually, completely free for 12 months, provided they sign up by September 15, 2025.
Link: https://gemini.google/students/?hl=en-IN
What’s Included in the Offer?
The offer includes:
- Unlimited access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google’s flagship AI model, for tasks like exam prep, writing, and brainstorming.
- Premium tools: Deep Research, Veo 3 Fast video generation, Google Flow, enhanced NotebookLM Plus with five times higher usage limits, and Gemini Live for live conversational support.
- 2 TB of Google Cloud storage across Drive, Gmail, and Photos—perfect for storing assignments and media.
How Students Can Claim It
To avail the offer, students must:
- Be 18+ years old, an Indian resident, and college-enrolled.
- Use a personal Gmail account (student IDs or institutional workspace accounts not eligible).
- Verify status via SheerID on Google One using a valid student ID or enrollment proof.
- Add a payment method, even though billing only starts after the free year ends.
- Sign up before the September 15, 2025 deadline; Google sends a reminder before the trial ends.
Student Impact & Classroom Tools
- According to a Google–Kantar study, 95% of Indian students using Gemini report increased confidence, and 75% express demand for AI tools in daily life.
- The Gemini for Education suite—launched recently at ISTE 2025—provides over 30 AI tools within Google Classroom, including AI-generated quizzes, diagrams, and audio/video summaries, at no extra cost to educational institutions.
- NotebookLM is now available for students under 18 as well, making AI learning more inclusive.
Why This Matters
- Brings AI within reach for millions of Indian students—without cost barriers.
- Supports academic efficiency, creativity, and learning through advanced AI tools.
- Introduces responsible AI adoption, with privacy protections and youth filters embedded in classroom tools.
Minor But Critical Details
| Eligibility Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|
| Must not be a current/higher-tier Google One subscriber | Past or third-party subscribers may not qualify. |
| Payment method required | Needed for signup; not billed during free year. |
| Post-free year auto-renewal | Subscription continues at ₹1,950/month unless cancelled. |
