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AI for studying · checked 11 November 2026

ChatGPT's study mode or Gemini's Guided Learning to be taught rather than told; Gemini Notebook when answers must come from your own notes.

ChatGPT's study mode works on every plan, Free included. The trap is that a clear AI explanation feels like understanding: in one study of maths students, those who practised with plain GPT-4 did 17% worse once it was taken away, which is why a mode that teaches instead of answering matters. For JEE Main, Gemini runs full-length practice tests free.

The picksPrices as each maker's page states them

  1. 1
    ChatGPT

    Study mode, on any plan including Free

    Free; Go $8 a month; Plus $20 a month; Pro from $100 a month Read from chatgpt.com on 10 November 2026 Free plan with unlimited text chats and limited uploads, images, deep research and Codex
  2. 2
    Gemini

    Guided Learning, and free JEE Main mock tests

    Free; Google AI Plus ₹399 a month; AI Pro ₹1,950 a month; Ultra from ₹6,500 a month Read from gemini.google on 10 November 2026 Free plan with Deep Research, Gemini Live and Gemini Notebook
  3. 3
    Gemini Notebook

    Studying from your own notes, PDFs and lectures

    More Gemini Notebook access on Google AI Plus $4.99 a month, Google AI Pro $19.99 a month, Google AI Ultra from $99.99 a month Read from one.google.com on 10 November 2026

Every question on it 6 answers

  1. Which AI assistants have a study or learning mode, and how do I turn it on? How Founders Use AI
  2. How do I learn a new subject quickly with AI without fooling myself that I understand it? How Founders Use AI
  3. How do I use Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) to study from my own notes and PDFs? How Founders Use AI
  4. Can AI help me prepare for JEE Main, NEET or other exams? How Founders Use AI
  5. I'm a complete beginner. Can I learn to code with AI, and how should I use it? How Founders Use AI
  6. Does using ChatGPT make you worse at thinking? What does the research actually say? How Founders Use AI

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