Buying A Mac Or iPad This Season? Apple Has A Surprise For Students

Apple has announced its annual ‘Back to School’ offer in India, giving eligible students and educators free accessories with eligible Mac and iPad purchases.

Customers buying a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro can pick either AirPods 4 or AirTag 4 for free.

Apple will give customers buying an iPad Air or iPad Pro an Apple Pencil at no extra cost.

Apple has also added paid upgrade options for customers who want premium accessories.

Mac buyers can buy an additional Rs 5,000 to get AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, or Rs 13,000 for AirPods Pro 3.

iPad buyers can buy AirPods or AirTags at discounted prices, depending on the accessory they choose.

Apple said customers ordering via the Apple Store Online or the Apple Store App can get free engraving on eligible accessories.

Students, parents and educators can verify their eligibility on UNiDAYS or at any Apple Retail Store.

The offer sits on top of Apple’s year-round education discounts on products including Mac, iPads and Apple Watches.

Apple is significantly increasing its manufacturing operations in India, having assembled approximately 55 million iPhones in 2025, a notable rise from 36 million in 2024.

The government’s production-linked incentive scheme is driving this surge in production by strengthening local manufacturing capabilities.

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