OpenAI Confirms One Year of Free ChatGPT Go for Indian Users: Here’s How to Claim the Offer

In a significant move to deepen its engagement in one of its largest and fastest-growing markets, OpenAI has officially announced that its subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, will be offered free of charge for a full year to users in India. The limited-time promotional offer is set to kick off on November 4.

The announcement, strategically timed ahead of the company’s first DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru, underscores OpenAI’s commitment to making advanced AI more accessible to a broader audience in India.

What is the Offer and Who is Eligible?

The promotion provides a complimentary 12-month subscription to ChatGPT Go, the company’s affordable-tier plan launched in India in August.

• Who can claim it? The free access will be available to all new users in India who sign up for the ChatGPT Go plan during the limited promotional window starting November 4.
• Existing Subscribers Benefit: Importantly, current paying subscribers of ChatGPT Go in India will also be eligible for a 12-month extension of free access. OpenAI has stated that specific redemption details for existing users will be shared soon.
• The Go Advantage: The ChatGPT Go plan, originally priced at $\text{₹}399$ per month, is designed to be a bridge between the free tier and the more expensive ChatGPT Plus. It offers several significant upgrades:
  • Higher Message Limits: Users get a substantially increased cap on messages, file uploads, and image generation.
  • Expanded Access to Latest Model: It provides expanded access to OpenAI’s advanced model, GPT-5.
  • Multimodal Capabilities: Higher limits on tools like image generation and advanced data analysis using Python.
  • Longer Memory: Enhanced memory for more personalized and context-aware conversations.

How to Claim the Free Year of ChatGPT Go

While OpenAI has confirmed the start date of November 4, the company will soon release the exact details of the promotional window and the full claiming process. Based on standard subscription procedures, here is the likely path for new users:

1. Log In or Create an Account: Go to the official ChatGPT website or mobile application and either log in to your existing free account or create a new OpenAI account.
2. Navigate to Upgrade: Look for your profile icon and select the ‘Upgrade Plan’ option.
3. Select ‘Try Go’: Choose the ‘ChatGPT Go’ subscription option.
4. Automatic Application: During the promotional window, the one-year free offer is expected to be automatically applied at the checkout or sign-up stage for eligible Indian users.

Note for Existing Users: Existing ChatGPT Go subscribers must wait for OpenAI to provide an official communication detailing how their 12-month free extension will be applied, which is expected to be shared shortly.

Strategic Move in a Key Market

The offer highlights the crucial role of the Indian market for the AI behemoth. As Vice President and Head of ChatGPT, Nick Turley, stated, the decision was made to “help more people across India easily access and benefit from advanced AI,” noting that the adoption and creativity seen from Indian users have been “inspiring.”

India is currently ChatGPT’s second-largest market and its rapid growth rate has been a key factor in OpenAI’s expansion strategy, which recently included opening its first local office in New Delhi. This move also intensifies the competitive landscape, coming after rivals like Google and Perplexity also launched promotions offering their premium AI services for free to Indian users.

The year-long free access to an advanced tier like ChatGPT Go is set to significantly broaden the reach of generative AI across India’s student, professional, and developer communities, fueling the country’s growing AI ecosystem.