Last Call for IndiaAI Compute Credits: How to Secure Subsidized GPU Hours Today

Published: Friday, September 25, 2026, 17:24 [IST]

Today, 25 September, is the final day to apply for IndiaAI compute credits. Requests are accepted between the 1st and 25th each month; the next window opens on 1 October. Large or subsidised requests go to the Program Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (PMEC).

Approved users receive subsidised GPU hours on the national AI cloud. For example, Nvidia L40S costs ₹67.5 per hour on demand. Subsidy of up to 40 percent is available. Use the price calculator and Ready Reckoner to assemble a clear bill.

Secure Your IndiaAI Compute Credits Today

IndiaAI compute credits eligibility: who qualifies

Researchers qualify with h-index five, or 150 citations. Startups and MSMEs need Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognition, plus revenue or funding proof. Students and IndiaAI Fellows apply with APAAR or fellowship letters. Government entities apply with authorised letters.

Category	Primary proof to keep ready
Researchers/academia	h-index ≥5 or 150 citations; Google Scholar/ORCID/Scopus ID; institute endorsement if required
Startups/MSMEs	DPIIT recognition or Udyam ID; incorporation document; revenue or funding proof
Students	APAAR ID; institute endorsement if required
IndiaAI Fellowship	Official fellowship letter
Government entity	Director/MD/GM authorised letter or Government Order
Early-stage startup/researcher	Experience profile; endorsement letter as per portal criteria

How to apply on the IndiaAI portal today

Create an account using your institute or organisation email and mobile OTP. Complete verification by submitting APAAR, DPIIT or Udyam IDs. Use the price calculator to generate a draft bill of materials. Add the project proposal, select GPUs, request subsidy if needed, and submit today.

Approval timelines and usage rules on IndiaAI compute

Requests under 5,000 GPU hours, 50 GPUs, and without subsidy may auto-approve post verification. Larger or subsidised requests go to the PMEC; decisions arrive by 10 October. Approvals remain valid for 30 days. Provisioning targets: under 100 hours in two days; larger in seven.

Common portal errors and quick fixes

If ID verification fails for APAAR, DPIIT or Udyam, cross-check IDs and resubmit. Generate the bill using the price calculator to avoid mismatches. For persistent OTP or access issues, email [email protected] with screenshots and your reference.

To secure October access, submit your request today, 25 September. The next intake opens on 1 October. Founders, labs and campuses planning training or pilots should finish eligibility checks and upload the proposal now. Subsidised compute can reduce costs for experiments, demos and teaching workloads.