Google unveils a 12‑month free Google AI Plus subscription for eligible college students in India, giving access to premium Gemini features, NotebookLM tools, AI-powered study help, and 400GB of Google One storage.

New Search features will help students create visuals, take practice quizzes, and learn step-by-step.

A dedicated Gemini Student Hub will help students organize academic work, access learning tools, and use diagnostic quizzes to tailor bite-sized study plans, while Gemini Live enables on‑the‑go discussions of Deep Research reports.

Notes warn that a valid payment method may be required at sign‑up and remind users to set renewal reminders to avoid automatic renewal after the year ends.

Readers are advised to review eligibility criteria, verification requirements, and post‑promotional steps before activating the offer.

There’s uncertainty about whether students will continue paying after the promotional period, and the piece underscores responsible use and verification of AI‑generated information in academic work.

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Eligibility requires enrollment in an accredited degree or certificate program and verification via SheerID.

Eligible students must be enrolled in an accredited institution to qualify for the offer.

Notebooks support uploading diverse materials and can generate one‑page summaries from course content, with initial support for multiple file types.

Eligibility and access depend on factors like age, location, and plan, with the offer tied to personal Google Accounts.

The offer update was released on August 20, 2026, with a deadline of September 15, 2026 for eligibility verification and enrollment.