Dr Nikhil Sikri, Co-founder & CEO, Zolo Stays
Dr Nikhil Sikri, Co-founder & CEO, Zolo Stays

– Zolo Scholar will manage over 20,000 beds exclusively at three MAHE campuses located in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Manipal.

13th March 2023, Bangalore: Zolo Scholar, the largest Student Living platform in India, backed by Investcorp, Nexus Ventures Partners, IDFC Alternatives, Trifecta Capital, and Mirae Assets, has partnered with Manipal Academy Higher Education (MAHE), a premier academic institution with a legacy of over 65+ years, to offer world-class hostel facilities with an exceptional learning experience.

MAHE aims to enhance the student hostel experience to enable students to focus on their studies while enjoying comfortable and well-equipped accommodations. This collaboration with Zolo is a significant step towards providing a supportive student experience.

Zolo Scholar will manage three MAHE campuses in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Manipal, providing more than 20,000 beds. The student living environment is designed to promote wellness, learning, and socializing, with modern amenities such as well-appointed rooms, sports facilities, a gym, a modern kitchen, professional housekeeping, and 24×7 security.

Zolo Scholar’s proprietary “Brand 360” program utilizes technology, operations, and community building expertise to enable students to thrive and make the most of their college experience.

At this event, Dr Nikhil Sikri, Co-founder & CEO, said, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and elevate the student living experience.” In the field of education, the Manipal Group has been at the forefront of embracing innovation and technology. In our previous partnerships, we have consistently achieved mutually beneficial outcomes where we not only improved the financial performance but also significantly enhanced the student experience and generated positive word-of-mouth.

MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE
MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE

Lt Gen  (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, said,” The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is committed to providing students with a supportive and inclusive environment, and this partnership with Zolo scholar aligns with that mission. We understand that a holistic campus experience is essential to a student’s success, and this partnership will help us meet that need.”

Zolo Scholar, India’s largest Student Living platform, caters to more than 50,000 students across 20+ campuses in 10 cities.