Students who want to be walked through problems rather than handed answers can use it free on any ChatGPT plan.
Kenning's take
What it does
Study Mode changes how ChatGPT replies so it asks questions, explains ideas in layers and checks understanding rather than giving a final answer straight away. It can work from uploaded notes, slides or a photo of a problem. OpenAI launched it in July 2025 and it is available on all ChatGPT plans worldwide.
- Socratic-style guiding questions
- Explanations that build up in layers
- Quizzes and knowledge checks
- Works with uploaded notes, PDFs and photos of problems
- Can use Memory to personalise help
Who it suits. Students revising, doing homework practice or learning a new topic.
Key facts
- Category
- Everyday AI assistants
- Part of
- ChatGPT
- Made by
- OpenAI
- Based in
- United States
- Released
- 29 July 2025
- How to get it
- in ChatGPT on all plans, on web, iOS and Android
- Works on
- Web, iOS, Android
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- available on ChatGPT Free
FAQ
Is ChatGPT Study Mode free?
Yes. OpenAI says Study Mode is available across ChatGPT plans, including Free.
When did Study Mode launch?
OpenAI introduced it on 29 July 2025.
Is Study Mode available in the UK?
Yes. OpenAI says it is available globally on web, iOS and Android.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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