CampusKart FAQ – Student Marketplace Questions

Question 1

What is CampusKart?

Accepted Answer

CampusKart is India's peer-to-peer student marketplace where college students can buy, sell, and trade items like textbooks, engineering lab kits, electronics, hostel essentials, and study notes with verified students from their own campus.

Question 2

Is CampusKart free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CampusKart is completely free for all college students. There are no listing fees, no commission charges, and no hidden costs. You can browse, list, buy, and sell items without paying anything.

Question 3

How do I sell items on CampusKart?

Accepted Answer

To sell on CampusKart, sign up with your college email, create a listing with photos and description of your item, set your price, and publish it. Students from your campus can then find and buy your items. Meet on campus for safe exchange.

Question 4

How do I buy items on CampusKart?

Accepted Answer

Browse the marketplace for textbooks, electronics, lab kits, or hostel essentials. Contact the seller through the platform, arrange payment via Razorpay, and meet on campus to collect your item. All transactions are between verified students.

Question 5

Who can use CampusKart?

Accepted Answer

CampusKart is exclusively for college and university students in India. You must sign up with a valid college email address (.ac.in or similar) to verify your student status and ensure a safe campus-only marketplace.

Question 6

What can I sell on CampusKart?

Accepted Answer

You can sell textbooks, engineering lab kits, drawing instruments, electronics, hostel essentials, study notes, project supplies, cycle, and other college-related items. All items must be legal and accurately described.

Question 7

Is CampusKart safe and secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CampusKart prioritizes safety. All users must verify with a college email, transactions use Razorpay's secure payment gateway, and you can meet buyers/sellers on campus. We also use HTTPS encryption, JWT authentication, and helmet security headers.

Question 8

How is CampusKart different from OLX or Facebook Marketplace?

Accepted Answer

Unlike OLX or Facebook Marketplace, CampusKart is exclusively for college students. Only verified college students can join, creating a trusted campus-only community. You deal only with fellow students from your campus, making transactions safer and more convenient.

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