Apple Back to School 2026 offers go live in India: free AirPods and Apple Pencil with MacBook and iPad purchases
With schools and universities reopening after summer vacations in most regions in India, Apple has brought back its traditional ‘Back to School’ sale for this year. Using valid student IDs and additional bank offers, buyers can purchase Apple products at discounted rates, while also gaining freebies, such as AirPods, AirTags, and Apple Pencil with MacBooks and iPads. Since Apple has recently hiked the prices of its entire portfolio except iPhones, this sale could be worth checking out for those who’ve been longing to get an Apple product.
Apple Back to School 2026: sale date, product discounts, eligibility
Before getting into the products on offer, it’s worth noting that the sale has been live since July 16th and will go on until August 27th. All the purchases can be made from Apple’s official online store.
As for eligibility, the offer is open to verified college students, their parents, and teachers. To avail the products at educational pricing, customers will have to run their ID through Unidays for verification by logging in with their Apple ID. Alternatively, this can also be done physically by visiting Apple’s retail stores.
MacBooks
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Here’s a quick look at the offers on the latest MacBooks during the Back to School sale:
| Product | Pre-sale price | Back to School price |
| MacBook Neo | Rs 79,900 | Rs 69,900 |
| MacBook Air M5 (13-inch) | Rs 1,49,900 | Rs 1,37,900 |
| MacBook Air M5 (15-inch) | Rs 1,79,900 | Rs 1,67,900 |
| MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch) | Rs 2,39,900 | Rs 2,27,900 |
| MacBook Pro M5 Pro (14-inch) | Rs 2,99,900 | Rs 2,81,900 |
| MacBook Pro M5 Max (14-inch) | Rs 4,99,900 | Rs 4,62,900 |
Free AirPods 4 or Apple AirTag –
With every MacBook purchase, buyers can avail AirPods 4 or an Apple AirTag pack of four for free. Additionally, the AirPods 4 with ANC and AirPods Pro 3 will be available with discounts of up to Rs 1,29,000 during checkout.
Given that the MacBook Air M5 recently saw a price hike from Rs 1,19,900 to Rs 1,49,900, the Back to School pricing of Rs 1,37,900 eases things up for those who were willing to purchase the laptop before the price revision. As someone who has personally experienced the MacBook Air M5, the laptop offers excellent battery endurance for office tasks, premium and portable build, and swift performance to take on most heavy tasks.
Alternatively, the MacBook Neo also stands as a great pick for those with casual to medium workflows, while the MacBook Pro series is well-suited for content creators, designers, artists, and heavy multitaskers needing the absolute best performance.
iPads
| Product | Pre-sale price | Back to School price |
| iPad (11th gen) | Rs 49,900 | Rs 47,900 |
| iPad Air M4 (11-inch) | Rs 89,900 | Rs 83,900 |
| iPad Air M4 (13-inch) | Rs 1,09,900 | Rs 1,01,900 |
| iPad Pro M5 (11-inch) | Rs 1,39,900 | Rs 1,27,900 |
| iPad Pro M5 (13-inch) | Rs 1,99,900 | Rs 1,86,000 |
Free Apple Pencil Pro – When buying either of the iPads, you’ll get an Apple Pencil Pro for free upon checking out from the Apple Store. Apart from that, a pack of four AirTags, AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 3 can be bought at up to a Rs 10,900 discount.
Other offers
As part of the sale, Apple Watches, iMac, and Mac Studio are also available at discounted prices for eligible students, parents, and teachers. The free AirPods 4, Apple Pencil Pro, and AirPods Pro 3 can also be engraved for free in retail and online stores.
Getting a MacBook during the sale could be well worth it if your current laptop is acting up, doesn’t offer enough battery backup, or is showing signs of slowdowns. On the other hand, an iPad Air or iPad Pro will offer smooth performance and great multitasking potential for everyday use, especially for those seeking a portable entertainment device. The free AirPods and Apple Pencil Pro further sweeten the deal.
