Microsoft Launches Office 365 "University" For Students For Rs 4199 (4-year subscription) In India

Microsoft Launches Office 365 "University" For Students For Rs 4199 (4-year subscription) In India

Microsoft launched its Office 365 for full time and part time university students in India with an affordable subscription offer. Office 365 includes iconic applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook and Access. The Office 365 University includes the complete set of Office applications and can be installed on two PCs or Macs. It also sports Office on Demand and an additional 20 GB premium SkyDrive storage.

Microsoft has priced it at Rs 4,199 for a 4-year subscription and is available for students studying in accredited colleges and universities in the country.

"The special pricing for students will help provide them with opportunities and empower them to develop the necessary skills to be successful in the fast-paced campus environment," Microsoft India GM (Microsoft Office Division) R Pichai said.

Microsoft India Chairman, Bhaskar Pramanik, during the launch of New Generation ''Office 365'' in New Delhi

Besides, it makes working easier and efficient as one can edit and share documents or notes in real time and store them on the cloud, he added.

Speaking of the Office 365 University launch, Ramkumar Pichai, GM, Microsoft Office Division, Microsoft India, said: "University students will love the capabilities of new Office. Office 365 University will be a trusted and integral part of students' everyday always-on, always-connected life, taking full advantage of the cloud and touch capabilities, all at the best price."


To purchase the product, students need to go to the Office website to verify their eligibility for the suite. During the verification process, students will need to fill out their university credentials, or international student identity card (ISIC) details. Alternatively, they can submit documentation through the manual verification process. The verification process is completed online; after which students can purchase Office 365 University from the online Microsoft store.

Microsoft has priced it at Rs 4,199 for a 4-year subscription and is available for students studying in accredited colleges and universities in the country

Besides, students, college/university faculty and staff in accredited institution can also purchase Office 365 University subscription.

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Write by: RC - Thursday, August 8, 2013