How to Get Gemini Pro for Free in India (1 Year Offer)

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Gemini Pro overcomes the limitations of ChatGPT. But isn’t it paid? What if I tell you, you get Gemini Pro free for 1 year? Gemini Pro is Google’s advanced multimodal AI technology – it can process code, audio, videos, images, and text.

Gemini Pro can boost your productivity with your daily tasks. It’s faster, smarter, and has better responses than the free version of Gemini. Whether you are writing or fixing a code file, working on some large document, or preparing a research paper, Gemini Pro does it all. 

If you are a student, then you can get Gemini Pro for free for a year. Not only Gemini Pro, but you get it in the bundle with Google AI Pro, which also gives you access to Flow, Whisk, NotebookLM, and even free 2TB storage. 

But the question is, how to get Gemini Pro for free? Well, you are not alone if you have been looking on the internet for the same. In this article, we will guide you on how you can avail the offer on Gemini Pro and get its one-year plan for free. So, let’s get started.

What is Gemini Pro?

Gemini Pro is one of the most advanced AI models developed by Google. Compared to the free version, Pro has enhanced performance. It can do advanced writing, coding assistance, and can even work around image generation, audio, and video generation.

One of the biggest advantages of using Gemini Pro is that it seamlessly integrates with the Google Workspace suite. This means you can use it across apps like Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, and more. So, whether you are working on a text document analyzing some charts/data, creating a study guide, or making a presentation, Gemini Pro can make your workflow faster. 

Gemini Pro has a better understanding of the complex topics. You can use it for research and even use it to solve equations. What else? It can process around 1500 pages of file uploads. So, whether you are working on a research paper, legal documents, books, or anything with large data files, Gemini Pro can analyze and search them in an instant.

Prerequisites to Get Gemini Pro for Free

There are some prerequisites that you must meet to avail the free Gemini Pro offer, which includes:

  1. You need to have a Google account in India
  2. Register a Sheer ID with your college email (optional if you go with the third prerequisite)
  3. You will need documents to prove you are a student if you don’t have a student ID. You must keep your School/College ID card, Class Schedule, or Tuition receipt with you for verification.

Make sure the documents show your full name, and they should have the full or abbreviated college name. If there’s a logo of the college, but not the name, then that will also work. 

Your ID card or the class schedule must be within the current academic year. If you upload a tuition receipt, then the date must not be over 90 days from the current date.

Steps to Avail Gemini Pro for Free

If you are a University student, then you can get Gemini Pro free. Google, as part of their education program, is offering Google AI Pro for one year without no subscription charges. You can avail of this offer by following the steps given below:

  1. Launch your browser, and head over to the Google One offer page.

Note- Make sure to log into your Google Account before you continue.

  1. You will see a page similar to the one shown in the image below.

  1. On this page, click on the Verify Eligibility button.

  1. Once you do this, enter your details, including-
    1. School
    2. First Name
    3. Last Name
    4. Date of Birth
    5. Email Address
  2. Once you enter all of this information, click on the Verify Student Status option.

  1. On the next page that opens up, click on the Sign in to your School button

  1. Now this will open a new tab where you will have to log in with your school email. You don’t have to do anything here.

  1. From the top address bar, switch back to the previous tab.

  1. On the previous tab, you will see an option saying Upload Proof of Enrollment; click on it.
  1. On the next page, click on the Add Documents button.

  1. Now you will have to upload the documents to prove you are a student. You can upload any of the following:
    1. School ID Card (preferred)
    2. Class Schedule
    3. Tuition Receipt 
  2. Select the document and upload it for verification.
  3. Once you do this, click on the Submit button.

  1. It will take 20 seconds to process the document.

  1. After you upload the document, wait for verification of your student status.

Note- It can take a few hours to verify the status, and sometimes even 2 days as well. Open the confirmation email, and click on Get Google AI Pro.

  1. On the next screen, click on Get Student Offer.

  1. You will have to add a payment method to start the free trial. You will have three options:
    1. Add Card- You can add a credit card/debit card.
    2. Pay with UPI- To add UPI as the payment method.
    3. Redeem Code- If you have a gift card or the redeem code, then use this option.
  2. Let’s go with Pay with UPI for now.
  1. After this, you will have to enter your information, including:
    1. Full Name
    2. State
    3. Country/Region
  2. Enter the information, and then click on Save and Continue.
Save and Continue
  1. You will see the upcoming charges, which will be deducted after 1 year from the subscription start date.

Note- You will be charged Rs. 2 to verify the payment method. The amount will be refunded within 10 days. You won’t be charged any subscription fees before the trial ends. 

  1. Once done, click on Subscribe.
Subscribe
  1. You will now see a QR Code on your screen (if you go with the UPI method).
  1. Scan the QR code with any UPI app, and confirm the payment of Rs.2. 
  2. Once the payment is made, the payment method will be verified.
  3. Once you do this, you will get access to Gemini Pro for free. 

What’s Included With Google AI Pro Plan?

When you avail the Google AI Pro plan by following the above steps, you will unlock these features on your account:

  • With Google AI Pro, you will get access to Gemini Model 2.5 Pro and also Deep Research on 2.5 Pro.
  • You will get limited access to Veo 3 Fast.
  • This plan also unlocks Flow (an AI filmmaking tool custom-built with Veo 3). You can use this tool to generate stories and cinematic scenes for videos. 
  • Access to Veo 2 lets you generate an image-to-video (using Whisk). 
  • You will get access to NotebookLM.
  • With the Google AI Pro plan, you can access Gemini in Google apps, including Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and more.
  • The Pro plan gives you 1000 AI credits/month across Flow and Whisk.
  • The cherry on the cake is 2TB storage for Google Drive, Photos, and Gmail.

Conclusion

Gemini Pro is available for free for students. If you are studying in college right now, then you should not miss this offer. With the bundle, you will get access to various Google AI models for one year. You will also get 2TB of Google storage, which you can use across Drive, Google Photos, or Gmail.

To avail this offer, all you need is your college ID card or any document that verifies that you are a student. Once you verify using the above steps, you will get Google AI Pro for an entire year at no cost.

So, what are you waiting for? Avail the offer today, and access all the Gemini Pro features for free. 

Have questions or thoughts about the process? Drop a comment below—we’d love to hear from you and help you out!

FAQ

Is Gemini Pro Free?

No, Gemini Pro is not free. But you can get in Google AI Pro bundle for free for an entire year if you are a student.

Will I Be Charged For Gemini Pro?

If you follow the above steps, then the subscription will be free for one year. Your subscription will cost Rs. 1950/month after 1 year. Make sure you cancel the subscription before the end date if you don’t want to continue it.

Can I Verify My Eligibility With an ID Card?

Yes, you can verify your student status with your College ID Card. You can also upload the tuition fee receipt or class schedule for verification if you don’t have an ID card. 

How Long Does It Take for the Verification Process?

It takes a few hours for the verification to complete, but sometimes it takes up to 2 days as well. Once verified, you will get a confirmation email for the same.

Can I Use Google Gemini Pro on a Phone?

Yes, you can use Gemini Pro on your phone. Install the Gemini App and sign in with your account. Once you do this, you can use the Pro version on the Gemini App.

Can I Use Google AI Pro for Video?

With Google AI Pro, you get access to AI tools and models that you can use for video generation, image generation, and even for audio content.

Is Google AI Ultra Available for Free?

No, you only get the Google AI Pro plan for free in this offer.

About

Kripesh Adwani is a seasoned tech enthusiast and digital tool expert with over a decade of experience in technology and AI. Through his in-depth reviews, tutorials, and insights on AI tools, SaaS platforms, and digital utilities, he has helped millions of users to make smarter decisions. Featured in 50+ publications, including The Economic Times and Cloudways, he leads UpskillAI.io to make AI technology accessible for everyone.

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