Google Offers Free 1-Year AI Pro Subscription to Indian Students
Eligible Indian college and university students can now access Google’s AI Pro subscription at no cost for one year, a package valued at ₹19,500, through a limited-time offer running until September 15, 2025.
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This free AI package includes the advanced Gemini 2.5 Pro model plus a suite of productivity and creative tools.
Students aged 18 or over must verify their enrollment through SheerID using a valid college email address or student ID. Once confirmed, they can activate the AI Pro plan via Google One by adding a payment method and completing a trial flow.
Google sends reminders before the trial ends, ensuring students can opt out if they choose.
What’s Included in the Free Subscription
- Gemini 2.5 Pro: Google’s most advanced AI model available to students for generating text, brainstorming ideas, preparing assignments, and studying.
- Deep Research: A tool for creating detailed reports by analyzing multiple file types, such as PDFs and lecture notes.
- Veo 3 (including Veo 3 Fast): Enables students to convert text or images into dynamic videos, useful for class presentations or multimedia projects.
- NotebookLM Enhancements: Increased limits on notebooks and source documents for deeper research workflows.
- Gemini Live: A real-time, interactive brainstorming feature that supports vocal prompts and on-screen discussions.
- 2 TB Google Cloud Storage: Shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Photos to support large project files and backups.
Students will receive 1,000 AI credits monthly, usable across Flow and Whisk platforms for text, image, and video processing tasks such as image-to-video conversion.
Who Can Apply and How?
The offer targets Indian residents enrolled in recognized higher education institutions who are at least 18 years old.
Verification requires:
- Clicking “Verify eligibility” on the Google One or Gemini students page.
- Submitting a registered college email address or student ID for verification via SheerID.
- Adding a payment method—even though the subscription is free for the first year.
- Confirming the trial and activating full access.
Google confirms eligibility almost immediately, but manual verification can take up to 48 hours.
Educational Impacts and Reactions
A Google-Kantar survey cited in the announcement states that 75 percent of Indian students want a digital assistant for daily tasks, with 95 percent of current Gemini users reporting increased confidence.
Shaurya Tomer, writing for Gadgets 360, observed that Gemini 2.5 Pro, along with Deep Research, Veo 3, and expanded NotebookLM, can significantly streamline academic workflows.
The Economic Times frames the offer as part of Google’s effort to support higher education and AI literacy in India . Mint adds that students benefit from monthly AI credits and must verify by September 15, 2025.
Potential Drawbacks
Despite the free year, access requires entering payment details; students must cancel ahead of the trial’s end to prevent charges. The offer excludes those already on Google One family plans or third-party subscriptions. After September 15, 2025, standard prices will apply.
Why This Matters?
Advanced AI tools typically remain behind paywalls. Granting free access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, storage, workspace integrations, and media tools equips students to handle academic loads more effectively. For students uncertain about implementing AI in their workflows, this trial provides a low-risk learning opportunity.
Students can sign up via Google One or the Gemini students page. After verification, the AI Pro plan activates once the trial signup is complete. Google’s reminders help prevent surprise charges.
If utilization rates are high, expect similar student offers in other markets. This move reflects how education and technology are increasingly interwoven, with AI standing as a central learning tool.
