OpenAI has announced an exciting promotional offer for users in India—ChatGPT Go, the mid-tier subscription powered by GPT-5, will be available completely free for one full year. Starting November 4, 2025, new and existing ChatGPT users in India can upgrade to this premium plan without paying the usual ₹399 monthly fee, unlocking enhanced AI features and higher usage limits at zero cost.
What Is ChatGPT Go?
Launched earlier this year, ChatGPT Go is designed as a budget-friendly subscription tier between the free plan and premium Plus tier. It comes with benefits such as faster response times, access to GPT-5, increased daily message limits, file uploads and image generation, and personalized memory for longer conversations. This makes it ideal for students, professionals, and creatives who want more from their AI assistant.
What Does the Free One-Year Plan Include?
- Unlimited text queries with GPT-5 AI.
- Higher message and image generation limits than the free tier.
- Support for file uploads like PDFs and spreadsheets for AI analysis.
- Personalized memory for smarter, context-aware replies.
- Priority access during peak usage times.
Eligibility and Geographic Availability
The free one-year ChatGPT Go offer is available only for users physically located in India. Eligible users include new sign-ups, existing free-tier users, and current ChatGPT Go subscribers with accounts in good standing. Users subscribed to other paid plans like Plus or Pro must cancel their current subscriptions and complete the billing cycle before redeeming the offer.
How to Sign Up and Activate ChatGPT Go Free for One Year
- Visit the ChatGPT Platform: Go to the ChatGPT website (chat.openai.com) or launch the official ChatGPT app on your Android smartphone. The offer on iOS devices will be available soon.
- Log In or Create an Account: Use your existing OpenAI/ChatGPT account or register a new one. Indian users must use a valid mobile phone number and email ID.
- Find the Offer: Look for the “Try ChatGPT Go” button on the web or the “Upgrade to Go for Free” prompt in the app.
- Add a Payment Method: You need to add a credit/debit card or UPI as a payment method for verification. No subscription fee will be charged during the free year, but a temporary nominal charge (like ₹1 for UPI) might appear for verification purposes and then get refunded.
- Verify Your Identity: Complete OTP verification through email or SMS as prompted.
- Activate and Enjoy: Once confirmed, your account upgrades instantly to ChatGPT Go with a free subscription valid for 12 months.
- Disable Auto-Renewal (Optional): To avoid charges after the free period ends, disable auto-renewal or set a reminder to cancel before the year concludes.
Important Notes
- Canceling the subscription after redeeming the offer will terminate ChatGPT Go access at the end of the current billing cycle, and you will lose the promotional eligibility.
- The offer is for a limited time; OpenAI may end it without prior notice.
- OpenAI requires payment details primarily for verification and to enable automatic billing when the free period ends.
Why Make ChatGPT Go Free in India?
India is one of OpenAI’s fastest-growing markets for AI adoption, with rapid user enthusiasm and doubled paid subscriptions shortly after ChatGPT Go’s initial launch. This one-year free offer rewards and encourages further innovation and engagement among Indian users, empowering millions with affordable access to cutting-edge AI tools.
This initiative opens doors for students, professionals, and everyday users in India to leverage AI’s power without financial barriers, fostering digital inclusion and creativity with AI assistance at its best.
If you’re based in India, it’s a great time to try ChatGPT Go free for a year—simply head to the ChatGPT web or app, upgrade, and start exploring the AI’s enhanced capabilities right away.
