How to Claim Notion Education Plan in India

Here are the step-by-step verification instructions to upgrade your Notion workspace to the free Education Plus Plan, specifically tailored for Indian college students.

📋 Before You Start

Make sure you have the following ready before starting the verification process:

Official College Email Address: (e.g., name@domain.ac.in or name@domain.edu.in) if your institution provides one.
Valid College ID Card: Must be legible and show your current enrollment status, name, and institution.
Government ID: A PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, or Driver's License (keep this ready just in case your college ID lacks your full name).

🚀 Step-by-Step Instructions

Log in to Notion: Open Notion and sign in to your account.
Access Settings: In the left-hand sidebar, click on Settings & members.
Update Your Email (If necessary): Navigate to My account. If you are currently using a personal email (like Gmail), change your email to your official college/university email address.
Go to Upgrade / Billing: Click on the Upgrade (or Billing) tab in the settings menu.
Select the Education Plan: Scroll down to the bottom of the plans page and click the "Get free education plan" button.
Automatic Verification: If your college domain is recognized by Notion's database, your account will be upgraded immediately.
Manual Verification (If prompted): If your email isn't automatically recognized, follow the prompts to complete the student verification form. Fill in your details and upload a clear picture of your College ID Card when asked.
Submit and Wait: Complete the submission. If manually reviewed, wait for Notion support to confirm your student status via email.

💡 India-Specific Tips

The "Initials" Workaround: Many Indian colleges print only initials on ID cards (e.g., "A. Kumar" instead of "Amit Kumar"), which can cause automated verification systems to reject your application. If your college ID only has your initials, upload your PAN Card or another Government ID alongside your college ID. This provides definitive proof of your full legal name and drastically improves your chances of manual approval.
Unrecognized College Domains: If your college does not provide an .ac.in email, or if Notion doesn't recognize your institution's domain, email team@makenotion.com. Explain that you are a student in India, provide your college's official website, and attach your student ID to request manual whitelisting.