Government of Maharashtra Initiative

Maharashtra Student Accommodation Marketplace

India's first government-backed platform connecting students with verified hostels across 14 universities in Maharashtra. Search, compare, and book. Or list your property and reach thousands of students.

I'm a Student I'm a Hostel Operator
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For Students

Search verified hostels by university, city, price, and amenities. Compare side-by-side. Book online with secure payment. International student friendly with multi-currency support.

Search free. Book instantly.
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For Hostel Operators

List your property for free. Manage rooms, pricing, and availability through a dedicated dashboard. Reach students from 68+ countries. Government-verified listing badge.

List free. Fill beds faster.
14
Universities
100+
Hostel Operators
10L+
Students Reached
68+
Countries
For Students

Find your perfect hostel in minutes

Search by university, city, or locality. Filter by price, room type, amenities, distance, and rating. Compare hostels side-by-side. Book online with secure payment.

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Smart Search & Filters

Search by university, city, locality, or hostel name. Filter by price range, room type (single/double/triple), gender, amenities, distance from campus, and rating.

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Map-Based Discovery

Interactive map with hostel pins and price tags. See walking and driving distance to your university. Browse hostels grouped by affiliated university.

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360-Degree Virtual Tours

Walk through hostels virtually before you arrive. High-res photo galleries, video walkthroughs, and embedded virtual tours. Perfect for international students.

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Compare Side-by-Side

Add up to 4 hostels to your comparison tray. Compare price, amenities, distance, ratings, and room types. Download comparison as PDF.

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Roommate Matching

AI-powered compatibility matching based on sleep schedule, study habits, cleanliness, food preferences, language, and nationality. Mutual opt-in before pairing.

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Secure Online Booking

UPI, cards (Indian + international), net banking, wallets, even EMI installments. Multi-currency for international students. 5-minute room hold while you pay.

Verified Reviews

Only students who actually stayed can review. Verified-stay badges. Star ratings plus detailed text reviews on food, safety, cleanliness, management.

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Student Dashboard

Digital hostel ID, check-in/out tracking, mess menu, maintenance requests, leave applications, fee payment history, room swap requests. All in your pocket.

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Multi-Language

Available in English, Hindi, and Marathi. Auto-detect for international students. Currency converter shows real-time INR conversion in your home currency.

For Hostel Operators

Fill your beds. Grow your business.

List your property for free on the government-backed marketplace. Reach students from 14 universities and 68+ countries. Manage everything from one dashboard.

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Free Property Listing

List your hostel for free. Add photos, virtual tours, room types, pricing, amenities, and safety certifications. Government-verified listing badge after approval.

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Room & Bed Management

Manage room inventory in real-time. Set pricing per bed type (single/double/triple). Update availability instantly. Dynamic pricing for peak admission season.

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Operator Dashboard

See bookings, occupancy rates, revenue, student details, and reviews in one place. Download reports. Manage multiple properties from a single login.

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Automated Payments

Receive rent directly via Razorpay split payment. Automated fee collection, deposit management, and refund processing. GST-compliant invoices auto-generated.

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Reach 68+ Countries

International students searching on fn.mahacet.org and studyinmaharashtra.org are directed to this marketplace. Instant access to the global student pipeline.

Government Verified Badge

Listed properties are verified by the State for fire safety, CCTV, and basic compliance. The government badge builds trust with parents and international students.

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Mess & Services Management

Publish weekly mess menus. Manage laundry bookings. Track maintenance requests from students. Digital complaint resolution with timestamps.

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Analytics & Insights

See where your bookings come from (which university, which country). Understand peak demand periods. Optimize pricing based on real-time occupancy data.

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Compliance Dashboard

Track safety certifications, renewal dates, inspection status. Auto-reminders for expiring documents. NAAC and government compliance reporting built in.

How It Works

Simple for everyone involved

For Students

1
Search
Browse by university, city, price. Use map view or filters.
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Compare
Add hostels to comparison tray. Compare price, amenities, reviews.
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Book & Pay
Select your bed, pay securely online. UPI, cards, international payments.
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Move In
Digital check-in. QR hostel ID. Everything managed from your dashboard.

For Hostel Operators

1
Register Free
Sign up and submit your property details for government verification.
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List Your Property
Upload photos, set room types, pricing, amenities. Get verified badge.
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Receive Bookings
Students find you, book online, pay securely. You get notified instantly.
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Manage & Grow
Track occupancy, revenue, reviews. Optimise pricing. Scale your business.
Platform

Built different from anything else

What makes MSAM unique compared to UniAcco, Unite Students, or any other accommodation platform.

Government-Backed Trust

This is not a private startup. MSAM is backed by the Government of Maharashtra with oversight from 14 universities. Parents trust government-verified listings.

14 University Integration

Hostels mapped to affiliated universities. Students see accommodation specifically for their university. University admin dashboards for oversight.

International Student Ready

Multi-currency payments (USD, EUR, AED, NPR, BDT, LKR). Multi-language interface. Passport-based verification. Integrated with fn.mahacet.org admissions.

Aadhaar eKYC + Passport

Indian students verify via Aadhaar OTP. International students via passport OCR + manual review. Government-grade identity verification built in.

Real-Time Availability

Live bed count updated by operators. No more calling to check availability. 5-minute room hold during payment. Waitlist with position tracking.

Parent Portal

Parents get read-only access: see accommodation details, attendance, check-in/out times, fee payment status. Peace of mind for families sending children to a new city.

Trust & Safety

Safety is not a feature. It's the foundation.

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Fire Safety Verified

Every listed hostel must have valid fire safety certification.

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CCTV Mandatory

CCTV at entrances and common areas is a listing requirement.

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Security Staff

Guard details and availability hours displayed on every listing.

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Government Compliance

State Admin oversees all listings with compliance dashboards.

Two doors. One marketplace.

Whether you're a student looking for the perfect hostel or an operator wanting to fill beds faster, MSAM is built for you.

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