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In a major boost to digital learning and innovation, Google is now offering its premium Gemini AI Pro Plan—valued at ₹19,500 annually—free for one year to all eligible Indian students aged 18 and above. The move places the world’s most advanced AI tools directly in the hands of young Indian learners, accelerating the country's technological upskilling and creative potential.
What’s Included in the Free AI Pro Plan?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Access: Google’s latest flagship AI model, acclaimed for rivaling the best from OpenAI and xAI, delivers high-level support for research, exam preparation, coding, creative ideation, job interview practice, and academic writing. Students can upload images and files, generate study guides, and even transform notes into podcasts or quizzes.
Deep Research Suite: Advanced, AI-powered research tools offering personalized assistance for assignments or dissertations—digging into quality sources and simplifying complex topics.
NotebookLM Expansion: Students receive five times the standard usage limit for this note-taking and summarization tool, equipping them for large-scale projects and in-depth research.
Video Creation Tools: The Veo 3 AI video generator and Flow filmmaking platform allow students to bring presentations or projects to life, converting text, images, and scripts into engaging, multimedia content.
Gemini Live: A real-time assistant for brainstorming, interactive learning, and on-the-fly tutoring.
Seamless Google Apps Integration: Access Gemini features directly inside Gmail, Docs, and Sheets—enhancing productivity, editing, and collaboration.
2 TB Cloud Storage: Ample space on Google Drive, Gmail, and Photos to house all academic and creative files securely.
Eligibility and How to Apply
Students must be at least 18 years old and register through the official Google One offer page by September 15, 2025. Verification is managed via SheerID, an identity platform ensuring only bona fide students benefit.
Signup requires a payment method for verification, but there are no charges for the first year.
Why This Move Matters
Google’s initiative follows similar global offerings (US, UK, Brazil, Japan, Indonesia) and coincides with OpenAI’s push to woo student communities worldwide.
According to a joint Google-Kantar study, 95% of Indian students who used Gemini reported increased confidence and better daily outcomes, while 75% of users seek regular AI support for education and personal growth.
The rollout reinforces India’s status as a priority market and signals the rising value of AI literacy for future careers, academic excellence, and creativity.
Sources: Moneycontrol, Analytics India Magazine, Times of India
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