Adobe introduces Photoshop, Acrobat and Firefly AI Student Offering for free via accredited higher education institutions across India

During the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Adobe has officially announced that it is putting its industry-leading applications- Firefly, Photoshop and Acrobat- into the hands of students for free. It is also revealed that in partnership with the government, Adobe will make its AI-first offer, along with its industry-endorsed curriculum, free for the 15,000 schools and 500 colleges that will have Content Creator Labs.

This move reinforces the Indian Government’s Create in India vision and complements the Union Budget 2026, which focused on creating two million jobs in the field of Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) by 2030.

Commenting on this offer, Shantanu Narayan, Chari and CEO, Adobe said, “Adobe is expanding the opportunity for creativity for millions of students across India, empowering them with AI skills, further accelerating Prime Minister Modi’s vision. I look forward to seeing what the students of India create with Adobe’s industry-leading tools, and in doing so accelerating Viksit Bharat.”

Further, Adobe India has also partnered with NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime (a digital skilling initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) to offer free, industry-relevant courses and certificates to learners across India.

As mentioned in the press release, this initiative will equip students with the creativity, productivity and AI-powered skills needed across key growth sections, including graphic design, video and visual effects, animation, gaming, marketing, media, e-commerce, education and technology, preparing them for the demands of modern, rapidly evolving careers.

Availability

Students across India can access the new offer via accredited higher education institutions across India. The toolkit provides access to Adobe’s creativity and productivity software, along with curriculum, training and credentials that will enable students to stand out when they graduate