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The Ultimate List of Student Discounts in India : Stop Paying Full Price!

Best Student Discounts India List 2026

If you are a student in India and you are paying full price for your laptop, your music subscription, or your flight tickets, you are essentially throwing money down the drain.

Your College ID Card (or your .edu email address) is the most powerful financial tool you own right now. It is not just for entering the campus library; it is a "50% Off" coupon for almost everything you use daily.

Big companies like Apple, Samsung, and Amazon want you as a customer for life, so they are willing to give you massive discounts while you study.

Here is the ultimate master list of discounts every Indian student must claim in 2026.

1. Technology & Gadgets (Save Thousands)

This is where the biggest savings happen. Never buy a laptop or phone without checking the "Education Store" first.

  • Apple (MacBooks & iPads): Apple runs a year-round "Education Pricing" offer. You can save up to ₹10,000 on a MacBook Air or iPad. During the "Back to School" season (July-September), they often give free AirPods with MacBooks!

    • How to claim: Verify via UNiDAYS or show your ID at an offline store.

  • Samsung Student Advantage: The "Samsung Student Advantage" program offers up to 10% off on Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and even monitors. They also offer "No Cost EMI" specifically for students.

    • How to claim: Login with your official college email ID.

  • HP & Lenovo: Both brands have dedicated student stores offering up to 40% off on extended warranties and accessories when you buy a laptop.

2. Software & Productivity (Free Pro Tools)

Why use cracked software when you can get the real deal for free?

  • GitHub Student Developer Pack: This is the "Holy Grail" for engineering and coding students. It gives you free access to Canva Pro, Microsoft Azure credits, JetBrains tools, and free domains. Value? Over $2,000 (approx ₹1.6 Lakhs) of free software!

    • How to claim: Apply on the GitHub Education page with your ID.

  • Notion Personal Pro: The best note-taking app in the world (Notion) gives its "Personal Pro" plan for free to students. It’s perfect for organizing your syllabus and exam dates.

  • Microsoft Office 365: Many colleges have tie-ups that allow students to download Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for free. Check with your IT department before buying it.

3. Entertainment & Music (Half Price)

You need music to study (and to party). Don't pay the full subscription fee.

  • Spotify Premium: Standard price: ₹119/month. Student price: ₹59/month. You get the exact same ad-free music for half the cost.

  • YouTube Premium: Hate ads? The student plan gives you ad-free YouTube and YouTube Music for roughly ₹79/month instead of the standard rate.

  • Amazon Prime: The "Prime Youth Offer" gives 50% cashback to users aged 18-24. You pay ₹1,499, but you get ₹750 back as Amazon Pay balance. It’s effectively half-price.

4. Travel (Fly Cheaper)

Going home for Diwali or Holi? Flight tickets are expensive, but not for you.

  • Indigo & Air India: Both airlines offer a 6% Discount on the base fare for students.

    • The Bonus: The real benefit isn't the 6% off; it's the Extra Baggage Allowance. Students usually get 25kg (instead of the standard 15kg), which is a lifesaver when carrying mom’s homemade pickles and sweets back to the hostel.

    • Requirement: You MUST carry your physical College ID card to the airport check-in counter.

5. Apparel (Look Good for Less)

  • Nike & Adidas: Occasionally run student offers online (usually 10% off) verified via UNiDAYS.

  • H&M: Often has a 10% discount code for students via UNiDAYS.

How to Verify Your Student Status

Most of these websites use a third-party verification service to prove you are a real student.

  1. UNiDAYS: The biggest global platform. You upload a photo of your ID card, and they generate discount codes for Apple, Nike, etc.

  2. SheerID: Used by Spotify and YouTube. They check your documents instantly.

  3. The ".edu" Email: If your college gives you an email like rahul@iitb.ac.in, that is gold. It instantly verifies you on almost every site.

What If You Don't Have a Credit Card?

Most of these online subscriptions (Spotify, Netflix, Prime) require a valid payment method. Using your parents' card every time is annoying.

Conclusion

Being a student is expensive, but it also comes with perks. Companies want your loyalty, so take advantage of it! By using these discounts, you can easily save ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 a year.

Think about it: That saved money can go straight into your "Hostel Survival Budget."

So, pull out that ID card, sign up for UNiDAYS, and stop paying full price today.

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