Who We Are

HostelBazar is India’s first hyperlocal e-commerce platform designed exclusively for the campus community. We are not a big corporation; we are a team of students just like you, living in the same hostels and facing the same problems.

We built HostelBazar to bridge the gap between Seniors (who have everything) and Juniors (who need everything).

Our Mission: The Circular Campus Economy

Every year, graduating students leave behind thousands of rupees worth of books, electronics, cycles, and dorm essentials. At the same time, new students arrive and spend double that amount buying new items.

HostelBazar fixes this.

• For Sellers: We help you turn your “clutter” into cash before you graduate.

• For Buyers: We help you find affordable, verified essentials without leaving the campus.

• For the Planet: We reduce waste by promoting reuse within our university ecosystem.

Why Choose HostelBazar?

• Verified Users: Unlike open sites like OLX, every user on HostelBazar is a verified student or faculty member of a university.

• Hyperlocal Delivery: No shipping fees. No waiting for days. You buy it, you meet in the mess or hostel lobby, and you get it.

• Secure Payments: We use industry-standard payment gateways to ensure your money is handled safely.

A Note from the Founder

“I started HostelBazar because I saw too many valuable items being thrown away by seniors, while freshers struggled to find affordable gear. We wanted to create a system that benefits everyone. Whether you are selling your old cooler or buying your first semester textbooks, thank you for being a part of this change.”

— Sandeep Kumar Jha Founder, HostelBazar.com