Google AI Plus Free for a Year for Indian Students: How to Claim It
As part of its "Back to School 2026" push, Google is giving eligible college students in India a full year of Google AI Plus (normally ₹399/month) completely free, along with new Gemini-based study tools built for exams like JEE and NEET. If you're a student, this is worth five minutes of your time to check.
⚡ Quick facts
- Value: 12 months of Google AI Plus, worth ~₹4,788 (normally ₹399/month)
- Includes: Gemini Omni, 2x usage limits, 400GB cloud storage
- Exam prep: JEE Main practice tests + NEET-UG material with Physics Wallah/Careers360
- Eligibility: Enrolled at a recognized Indian college/university, verified via college email/ID
How to claim it
Video: WTF Code, "Google Gemini Student Offer 2026: Get 12 Months of AI Plus FREE!"
📊 Key points from the video (skip the watch)
- Shows how to claim the Google Gemini student offer for 2026.
- Explains how the student promotion works and who counts as eligible.
- Covers what you actually get with the Google AI Pro/Plus plan once it's activated.
What's included
The free plan includes Gemini Omni, twice the usage limits of the standard Gemini app, and 400 GB of Google cloud storage, worth roughly ₹4,788 over 12 months at the normal price. This is the smaller of Google's two AI student plans globally. Alongside it, Google is rolling out a dedicated student hub with personalized study notebooks, diagnostic quizzes, and interactive visualizations inside Gemini and Search.
Built-in help for JEE and NEET
Specifically for Indian students, Google has added JEE Main practice tests directly inside Gemini, and NEET-UG study material developed with Physics Wallah and Careers360, aimed squarely at India's competitive exam culture rather than being a generic global feature.
Who's eligible, and how to claim it
- You must be enrolled in a recognized college or university in India.
- Go through Google's student verification process (typically via your college email or ID).
- Claim the offer before December 31, 2026, since the free window may close after that.
- Once claimed, the 12 months of free access starts from your claim date.
Student offer or Jio offer?
Google has two separate India offers. The student deal gives 12 months of Google AI Plus (2x usage, 400 GB). The Jio offer gives 18 months of the higher Google AI Pro tier, but only to Jio retail users on a qualifying 5G plan of at least ₹349. The coverage we reviewed does not say whether one person can claim both or stack them, so check the terms on each claim page before relying on that. If you are not a Jio customer, the student offer is the one open to you.
Making the exam tools useful
The JEE Main practice tests and NEET-UG material are most useful as timed practice rather than reading. Take a full test under exam conditions, then use Gemini to explain the questions you got wrong. Treat its explanations as a second opinion and check them against your coaching notes or textbook, since an AI tutor can state a wrong step confidently.
How this compares globally
This is the Plus tier Google offers in most countries outside the US. Students in the US get the larger Pro plan, and a few markets are excluded; see our US vs rest-of-world breakdown. Other student-focused offers are compared in our ChatGPT back-to-school offer explainer.
Before the free year ends
The claim deadline is December 31, 2026, and the free year runs from your claim date. Set a calendar reminder a month before it ends and check your Google account for what happens next, so a free plan does not quietly turn into a paid one.
Frequently asked questions
What's included in the offer?
Gemini Omni, 2x usage limits, 400 GB storage, and new study tools, free for 12 months.
Who's eligible?
Enrolled college/university students in India, subject to Google's verification process.
When does the offer end?
Redeem by December 31, 2026; your 12 free months start from your claim date.
Does it help with JEE/NEET?
Yes. JEE Main practice tests and NEET-UG material are built directly into Gemini.