Published September 5, 2026 · 4 min read

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.

How to claim it

Video: WTF Code — "Google Gemini Student Offer 2026 — Get 12 Months of AI Plus FREE!"

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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. 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

  1. You must be enrolled in a recognized college or university in India.
  2. Go through Google's student verification process (typically via your college email or ID).
  3. Claim the offer before December 31, 2026 — after that, the free window may close.
  4. Once claimed, the 12 months of free access starts from your claim date.

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.

Sources: Google's official blog, Business Standard, ANI, Inc42, and WTF Code's YouTube channel (2026).

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