Google AI Pro and Perplexity Pro Now Free in India for Select Users: Here’s What You Get and How to Claim It

In a big move to promote AI accessibility, Google and Airtel are offering free one-year subscriptions to their premium AI services—Google AI Pro and Perplexity Pro—in India. However, there’s a catch: these benefits are only available to eligible users for a limited time.

Here’s a complete breakdown of what’s being offered, who qualifies, and how to access these powerful tools at no cost.

🔍 Google AI Pro Free for Students

Google is offering a one-year free subscription to Google AI Pro, usually priced at ₹19,500/year, exclusively for college students in India. This offer is open to students aged 18 and above who are enrolled in accredited institutions.

How to Claim:

• Visit the Google One Student Offer Page
• Verify academic status by submitting student ID and relevant details
• Must use a personal Google account
• Offer valid until September 15, 2025
• A valid payment method is required, but no charge will occur if cancelled before the trial ends

Google AI Pro Includes:

• Gemini 2.5 Pro: Access to Google's flagship AI model
• Veo 3: AI-powered video creation from text and images
• NotebookLM: Smart summarization of documents and audio files
• AI in Google Workspace: Integrated features in Gmail, Docs, and Sheets
• Writing tools: Essay improvement, draft generation, idea brainstorming
• Study tools: Summarization of long texts, exam prep, concept explanations
• 2TB Google Cloud Storage: Shared across Drive, Gmail, and Photos

📱 Airtel Users Get Perplexity Pro Free for a Year

Airtel has also announced a free one-year Perplexity Pro subscription, normally priced at ₹17,000, for all its mobile, broadband, and DTH subscribers in India.

How to Claim:

• Open the Airtel Thanks app
• Go to the ‘Rewards’ section
• No payment method required
• Available to all Airtel customers with active services

Perplexity Pro Features:

• Unlimited AI Searches: Up to 300 queries per day
• Model Switching: Choose between GPT-4.1, Claude, and more
• File Uploads: Get insights and summaries from documents
• Image Generation: Turn text into visuals using tools like DALL·E
• Perplexity Labs: Build dashboards, spreadsheets, and AI tools with ease
• Advanced Research Tools: Real-time, sourced, and verified answers

⚠️ So, What’s the Catch?

While these offers are incredibly valuable, they come with some conditions:

• Google AI Pro is only for college students in India who aren’t already on higher-tier Google One plans. A valid payment method must be on file for post-trial billing, unless cancelled.
• Perplexity Pro is exclusively for Airtel users and must be claimed through the Airtel Thanks app. No payment info is required.

🧠 Final Takeaway

This initiative from Google and Airtel brings premium AI tools like Gemini, GPT-4.1, Claude, and Veo 3 within reach for Indian users—particularly students and Airtel subscribers. But you’ll need to act fast and meet the eligibility requirements to take full advantage of this limited-time AI boost.