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Free AI tools for students in India (2026)

Updated 18 Oct 2026

First, the student offers you can claim with a student ID. Then a free tool suited to each study job.

Student offers

GoogleLive

Google AI Plus free for students

12 months of Google AI Plus free (more Gemini usage, 400 GB storage). Google AI Pro is also offered at a big student discount.

Ends 31 Dec 2026 · 73 days left

Who can claim

College students in India, 18+, enrolled at an eligible higher-education institution. Student verification (SheerID), personal Google account and a payment method needed. Auto-renews at the normal price after 12 months unless you cancel.

How to claim

1Go to gemini.google/students → verify your student status → add a payment method → redeem.

News source Checked on 18 Oct 2026

PerplexityLive

Perplexity Education Pro for students

Discounted Perplexity Pro for verified students, plus referral months.

No end date announced

Who can claim

Verified students with a student email (checked via SheerID).

How to claim

1Go to Perplexity's student page
2Verify your student email through SheerID
3Get the discounted Pro plan

News source Checked on 18 Oct 2026

GitHubLive

GitHub Copilot free for students

GitHub Copilot free for verified students.

No end date announced

Who can claim

Students who pass GitHub student verification.

How to claim

1Sign in to GitHub
2Apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack
3Once verified, turn on Copilot for free

News source Checked on 18 Oct 2026

Offers change often. Confirm on the official page before you sign up. All deals: Free AI deals.

Best free tool for each need

Notes

NotebookLM

Free planHindiBEGINNER

Upload PDFs and notes, then ask questions or get audio summaries.

Price: Free plan; Google AI Plus $4.99/mo; Pro $19.99/mo

More notes tools

Writing

ChatGPT

Free planHindiBEGINNER

All-round assistant for questions, writing, images and files.

Price: Free plan; Go ₹399/mo; Plus ₹1,999/mo (incl. GST)

More writing tools

Research

Perplexity

Free planHindiBEGINNER

Answer engine that cites its sources for every claim.

Price: Free plan; Pro $20/mo

More research tools

Slides

Canva

Free planHindiBEGINNER

Drag-and-drop design with AI image, text and resize tools.

Price: Free plan; Pro Lite ₹1,590/yr; Pro ₹4,000/yr; Business ₹6,800/yr

Starter stacks

Student kit

For school and college students: study, notes, writing and slides.

1
Gemini
Ask doubts and get topics explained simply.
Free
2
NotebookLM
Turn your class notes and PDFs into summaries.
Free
3
QuillBot
Rewrite and tidy up your assignments.
Free
4
Gamma
Make a slide deck for your presentation in minutes.
Free

Common questions

Are there free AI plans for students in India?

Yes. We list 3 student offers on this page. Each needs student verification. Check the official page before you sign up.

Which free AI tool is best for notes?

NotebookLM is our free pick for study notes and PDFs.

Which free AI tool is best for writing?

ChatGPT can help plan, draft and improve your writing.

Which free AI tool is best for slides?

Canva is our free pick for slides.

Which free AI tool helps with research?

Perplexity is our free pick for research. Always open the sources it shows.

Which coding tool is free for students?

GitHub Copilot has a free plan and a student offer. Student verification is required for the student benefits.

Which tool helps with exam practice?

Gemini can explain topics and create practice questions. Check answers against your textbooks.

Is it okay to use AI for homework?

Use AI to understand, plan and check your work. Follow your college rules, and write the final answer in your own words.