Rahul Somvanshi
Google has launched a special offer giving Indian college students free access to its Gemini AI Pro plan—normally priced at ₹19,500 per year—until September 15, 2025. This offer includes Gemini 2.5 Pro, Deep Research capabilities, enhanced NotebookLM limits, Veo 3 video generation, voice-based Gemini Live, and 2 TB of Google cloud storage.
Recent research from Google-Kantar shows 75% of Indians want a “daily AI collaborator,” while 95% of students using Gemini report increased confidence in their daily tasks. This offer comes after Google rolled out Gemini 2.5 Pro globally on June 17, 2025, featuring 1-million-token context windows and advanced reasoning capabilities—part of Google’s ambitious AI initiatives.
What’s Included in the Free AI Pro Plan
The free one-year subscription for eligible Indian students includes:
- Gemini 2.5 Pro access through the Gemini app
- Deep Research for detailed document analysis
- NotebookLM with 5× higher usage limits
- Veo 3 video generation tools in Gemini and Flow
- Gemini Live for voice-based brainstorming
- 2 TB of cloud storage across Google Drive, Gmail, and Photos
The NotebookLM service recently added “Featured Notebooks” on July 14, 2025, with curated collections from publications like The Economist and The Atlantic. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, described these as “books that evolve with their readers.”
Who Can Claim This Offer
This offer is available to:
- Indian college and university students aged 18 and above
- Students currently enrolled in a qualifying educational institution
- Those who complete verification through SheerID
How to Sign Up for Your Free Plan
- Visit gemini.google/students
- Verify your institution through SheerID or your college portal
- Upload proof of enrollment (student ID, class schedule, or tuition receipt)
- Wait approximately 30 minutes for verification approval
The verification process is managed by SheerID, Google’s trusted partner, and most applications are approved within 30 minutes of submission.
Important Dates and Context
The free Gemini AI Pro offer is available until September 15, 2025. This India-specific offer builds on Google One’s global student AI Pro trial launched in June 2025.
Gemini 2.5 Pro was officially released on June 17, 2025, following this timeline:
- October 2023: Initial Gemini 1.0 introduction at I/O ’23
- February 5, 2025: Gemini 2.0 Flash and Pro launch
- March 25, 2025: Gemini 2.5 Pro experimental release
- June 17, 2025: Gemini 2.5 Pro general availability
Veo 3, which enables text-to-video generation, was rolled out in India on July 3, 2025, making this offer particularly valuable for Indian students. This development is part of Google’s broader sustainability and infrastructure investments to support growing AI services.
Privacy and Experimental Features Note
Google notes that some included features are experimental and “won’t always get it right…and may suggest inaccurate responses.” Students should be aware of these limitations when using advanced AI tools for academic purposes. This caution aligns with recent findings about potential inaccuracies in AI systems when not properly used.
Why This Matters for Students
With approximately 40 million college students in India, this offer provides substantial value for those seeking to enhance their academic performance through AI tools. The included Gemini 2.5 Pro features can assist with research papers, exam preparation, creative projects, and programming assignments that may benefit from AI assistance.
Some education experts, including Bill Gates, have predicted significant changes to education through AI adoption, making familiarity with these tools increasingly valuable for students.Remember to sign up before September 15, 2025, to claim your free one-year subscription worth ₹19,500. Visit gemini.google/students to get started.
