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How do I use Perplexity for research, and can I get Pro free in India?

Ask a full question at perplexity.ai or in the app, read the numbered sources under the answer, and ask follow-ups in the same session so it keeps the context. For a long report, pick Research from the mode selector; it runs dozens of searches and takes a few minutes, and free users get a limited number. Keep a project's files, instructions and sessions together in Projects. The free plan, with practically unlimited basic searches and a few Pro Searches, is enough for most people. As for Pro free in India: Airtel's 12 months of free Pro ended on 16 January 2026, and Indians can only pay for Pro in US dollars, not rupees. Verified students and teachers can get Education Pro at $10 a month. If you want a free deep research tool instead, Gemini's free plan includes Deep Research.

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