OpenAI has launched a major education initiative in India called the “India-first Learning Accelerator”. The goal is to promote AI-based education across the country.
Under this program, IIT Madras will receive a research grant of ₹4.5 crore,
and 5 lakh free ChatGPT Plus licenses will be provided to teachers and students, mainly in government schools and AICTE-recognized institutions.
This initiative is designed to help teachers and students in course planning, digital skill development,
and interactive learning, paving the way for India to become a leader in AI-powered education.
IIT Madras Receives ₹4.5 Crore Grant
As part of the project, OpenAI has granted ₹4.5 crore to IIT Madras.
The institute will use this funding to conduct research in cognitive neuroscience and AI-based education reforms.
The findings from this research will be shared publicly so that more people and institutions can benefit from it.
5 Lakh Free ChatGPT Plus Accounts for Teachers and Students
OpenAI, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, AICTE, and ARISE Schools, will distribute 5 lakh free ChatGPT Plus accounts to government school teachers and students in technical colleges.
With these accounts, users can:
Create lesson plans
Ask subject-related questions
Prepare teaching content
Use AI for interactive learning
Essentially, ChatGPT will work as a personal AI tutor for both teachers and learners.
ChatGPT Plus Subscription in India
In India, a ChatGPT Plus subscription costs ₹1,999 per month (including GST).
The plan offers access to advanced models like GPT-4 and GPT-5, which are not available in the free version.
Other benefits of ChatGPT Plus include:
Faster response speed
Higher message limits
Early access to new features
This is especially useful for those who rely on ChatGPT for daily study, research, office work, or content creation.
With the option to pay directly in Indian Rupees, subscribing has become even more convenient.
