Google has officially announced a special offer exclusively for college students: a free upgrade to the Gemini Google AI Pro Plan for 1 year absolutely free, with no credit card required. The Google AI Pro Free Plan includes access to Veo 3 Fast, Deep Search, NotebookLM, and 2 TB of free storage.

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Eligibility
As mentioned, the free 1-year upgrade to Google AI Pro is exclusively for college students. However, there are a few more eligibility criteria you must meet to claim the offer:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be a resident of India
- Must have successfully verified your student status using a valid school email address, when requested
- Must have a personal Google Account
- Must have a Google Payments account with a valid form of payment at the time of sign-up
- Must subscribe to Google AI Pro through the Google Play Store
Note:
This offer is only available to users who do not currently have an active Google One subscription, and to existing Google One members who are not subscribed to a higher-tier plan than the one offered.
You do not qualify for the offer if you are:
- An enterprise purchaser
- A discounted Pixel bundle subscriber
- Subscribed to Google One via a third party or affiliate, such as Google Fi
- Using a supervised Google Account
Benefits of the Offer for Students
The Google AI Pro Plan can be truly helpful for students in their daily academic tasks:
- Homework Help: Upload an image or file of what you’re working on, and Gemini will break it down with clear, step-by-step guidance to help you understand and solve the problem.
- Exam Prep: Upload your notes, slides, or documents and turn them into a study guide, practice test, or even a podcast to help you prepare efficiently.
- Writing Assistance: Struggling with writer’s block? The Gemini app can help you draft essays, build arguments, and refine your ideas.
Last Date to Claim
This is a limited-time offer and must be claimed before the deadline of 15th September 2025.
Recurring Billing & Cancellations
Once your 1-year offer period ends, unless local laws require explicit consent, your selected payment method will be automatically charged the standard monthly or annual Google One subscription fee for your country.
You can cancel at any time. To avoid being charged, cancel before the end of the offer period. If you cancel during the offer period, your subscription will remain active until the end of that period.
How to Claim the Free 1-Year Google AI Pro Plan
If you meet the eligibility criteria, follow these steps to claim the offer:
- Visit the official offer URL: https://gemini.google/students/?gl=IN
- Click on the Get Offer button
- On the next screen, you’ll see an offer for 12 months of Gemini in Google AI Pro for free
- Click on Verify Eligibility
- On the Verify Your Student Status page, enter the following:
- Your school name
- First name and last name
- Date of birth
- Your student email address
- Click on Verify Student Status
Once your student status is verified, you’ll receive an email with activation details for the Google AI Pro Plan.
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