About us
Making academic books affordable for every Indian student.
OldTextBooks.com is a smart, mobile-first marketplace built exclusively for buying and selling used academic textbooks — from Class 1 NCERTs to MBBS references and UPSC guides.
Our mission
Textbook costs are one of the biggest hidden expenses in Indian education. A single semester of engineering or medical books can cost more than a month's rent. Millions of these books sit unused on shelves once the year ends.
We connect students who need books with students who have them — safely, quickly and at a fair price. Sellers get instant liquidity for books they no longer need; buyers get the same content at up to 60% off MRP.
How we're different
- Textbooks only. No clutter — every listing is an academic book we can verify.
- Auto-pricing. 25% of MRP by default, so sellers aren't guessing and buyers aren't overpaying.
- Human moderation. Real reviewers approve each listing before it goes live.
- Seller wallet + UPI payouts. Earn credits on every sale and withdraw to UPI whenever you want.
What we stand for
Trust first
Every listing is manually verified. Photos, condition and prices are checked before going live.
Fair pricing
Auto-pricing at 25% of MRP keeps books affordable for buyers and fair for sellers.
Sustainable
One reused textbook saves paper, water and CO₂. Learning shouldn't cost the planet.
Student-first
Built by students, for students. No middlemen, no confusing fees.
Join thousands of Indian students
Buy your next semester's books for less, or turn last year's textbooks into wallet credit today.