Tinder has introduced a new in-app feature named Tinder U in India, which is specifically for college and university students. The feature will assist students in meeting and interacting with others from their campus and forming meaningful relationships.

Tinder U enables students to make their campus crushes into actual connections without the anxiety of sending cringe-worthy direct messages. 

In a statement, Tinder explained, "Tinder U is built exclusively for university and college students. By opting in with your valid college email address (.edu.in, .ac.in, or .in in India), you'll unlock a fresh, personal, and authentic space where you can connect with other students."

After students confirm their college email, they can now update their Tinder profile with information about their college, clubs, and interests. This makes them find their matches with similar interests and get a better sense of their vibe. 

A poll conducted by OnePoll showed that 57% of India's young adults (18–25 years old) have developed major relationships through dating apps. Tinder U revolves around uniting students with people around them, allowing them to widen their social group and create enduring college memories.

Aditi Shorewal, Tinder’s Communications Lead in India, said, “University life is all about new experiences, and with Tinder U as your trusty sidekick—whether you’re looking for a study buddy, concert partner, or something a little more special—you can truly thrive. It offers Gen Z a safe and inclusive space where genuine connections happen as naturally as bumping into someone interesting in the library or the corridor.”

How to register for Tinder U

Registering for Tinder U is easy. Here's how students can do it:

Launch Tinder and press the Profile icon.

Press the edit info icon.

Scroll down to School or College and input your school/college details.

Press apply for Tinder U.

Input and confirm your student email address.

Once registered, students on iOS devices can also swap their app icon with the special Tinder U icon from the settings.

Tinder U is designed to make it simpler for students to connect, befriend one another, and form meaningful relationships during their time at university.

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