Apple is giving free AirPods Pro with Mac, Apple Pencil Pro with iPad, and special discount to these buyers

Published 16 July 2026 · india

Apple’s Back to School sale has returned, bringing special offers for students. In case you are planning to upgrade to a MacBook or an iPad

Apple’s Back to School sale has returned, bringing special offers for students. In case you are planning to upgrade to a MacBook or an iPad, this might be a good time, with savings up to Rs 12,900 in the form of free accessories. Before we begin to discuss each deal available during the Apple Back to School sale, keep in mind that it is available for college students, parents, and educators. You can check your eligibility online via Apple’s website or in any Apple Retail Store. Read Full Story The offers also add up to Apple’s pre-existing education pricing for devices. The Back to School sale will run from July 16 to August 27, 2026. Do note that this sale comes just a couple of weeks after Apple raised prices of MacBooks and iPads in India, thus the offers can help you get some relief from the higher prices.

Apple Back to School MacBook deals Buyers purchasing a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with education savings can choose either AirPods 4 or an AirTag 4 Pack at no extra cost. You can also choose the AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation (ANC) for an extra Rs 5,000 or AirPods Pro 3 for an additional Rs 13,000 instead. That is, you effectively save Rs 12,900 while buying a MacBook device during the Back to School sale. To give you some context, the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 is priced at Rs 1,49,900 in India, though education buyers can purchase it for as low as Rs 1,37,900. The 14-inch MacBook Pro M5, on the other hand, starts at Rs 2,39,900. The device is available with education offers for Rs 2,27,900.

Apple Back to School iPad deals In case you want to buy an iPad Air or iPad Pro, you can get an Apple Pencil Pro for free. Though you can also choose an AirTag 4 Pack or an AirPods Pro instead for an extra Rs 2,000. The AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation (ANC) for an additional Rs 7,000. While the AirPods Pro 3 will set you back by an extra Rs 15,000. This means that you effectively save Rs 10,900 when buying an iPad Air or an iPad Pro. The 11-inch iPad Air M4 starts in India at Rs 89,900 for the 128GB variant, with the education store price set at Rs 83,900. The 11-inch iPad Pro M5 is priced at Rs 1,39,900 for the 256GB model, with the education store price set at Rs 1,27,900.

Apple is also offering free engraving on eligible accessories bought through the Apple Store Online or the Apple Store app. These models are the only products included in the promotion. The MacBook Neo, which shook the PC industry earlier this year, is not eligible for the Back to School sale in India. The iPad mini, entry-level iPad and desktop Macs are also excluded. Ends