Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

{{Short description|University in Maharashtra, India}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=November 2025}} {{Infobox university | name = Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University | native_name = | image_name = Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University logo.jpg | established = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|1923}} | chancellor = Governor of Maharashtra | vice_chancellor = Dr. Manali Makarand Kshirsagar | city = Nagpur | state = Maharashtra | country = India | former_name = Nagpur University | motto = ''Vidyā Daiva Paraṃ Tamṛ'' | mottoeng = ''Knowledge is the supreme destiny'' | nickname = RTMNU | type = Public | campus = Urban | campus_size = | affiliations = ACU, AIU, NAAC, NBA, UGC | website = {{URL|https://www.nagpuruniversity.ac.in/}} }}

'''Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University''' ('''RTMNU'''), formerly '''Nagpur University''', is a public state university located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It is one of India's oldest universities, as well as the second-oldest in Maharashtra. It is named after Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj, a spiritual leader, orator, and musician from Vidarbha. The university is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.acu.ac.uk/membership/acu-members/|title = Association of Commonwealth Universities members list|website=www.acu.ac.uk}}</ref>

== Vice-Chancellors ==

* Bipin Krishna Bose (1923–1928) * Dr. Hari Singh Gour (1928–) (1936–)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sagaruniversity.nic.in/aboutgour.htm |title=About Dr. HariSingh Gour |access-date=8 March 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928234152/http://www.sagaruniversity.nic.in/aboutgour.htm |archive-date=28 September 2011 }}</ref> *Tukaram Jayram Kedar (January 1938–January 1944) * Justice W. R. Puranik (1944–1947) * G. B. Kadam * Vishnu Bhikaji Kolte (1966–1972) * M. G. Bokre * Bhalchandra Chopane * D. Y. Gohokar (1975–1977) * Vilas Sapkal * Dr. M. A. Chansarkar (1985-1988)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehitavada.com/Encyc/2020/5/21/Nagpur-University-former-V-C-Dr-M-A-Chansarkar-no-more.html|title=Dr M A Chansarkar the Nagpur University former V-C No More|date=21 May 2020|via=The Hitavada}}</ref> * S. N. Pathan * Siddharthavinayaka P. Kane (2015–2020)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/siddharthavinayaka-kane-is-new-v-c-of-rashtrasant-tukadoji-maharaj-nagpur-university/articleshow/46847445.cms|title=Siddharthavinayaka Kane is new V-C of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University|date=8 April 2015|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> * Dr. Subhash R. Chaudhari (2020–2024)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thelivenagpur.com/2020/04/08/dr-murlidhar-chandekar-takes-charge-as-new-acting-vc-of-rtmnu/|title=Dr Murlidhar Chandekar takes charge as new acting VC of RTMNU|first=T. L. N.|last=Team|date=8 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nagpurtoday.in/vice-chancellor-of-nagpur-university-dr-subhash-chaudhari-suspended/02212051|title=Vice-Chancellor of Nagpur University Dr Subhash Chaudhari Suspended|date=22 February 2024}}</ref> * Prashant S. Bokare (2024–2025) * Dr. Manali Makarand Kshirsagar (2025–present)

== Faculties and Departments == The university is composed of the Faculties of Arts & Humanities, Science, Social Sciences, Home Science, Medicine, Commerce, Education, Engineering & Technology, Law, and Ayurveda, consisting of 39 Postgraduate teaching departments (PGTD) and two constituent colleges (the Law College and the College of Education).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nagpuruniversity.org/links/Academics.htm|title=Nagpur University|website=www.nagpuruniversity.org|access-date=24 March 2018}}</ref> The departments and college buildings are spread over seven campuses with an overall area of 327 acres.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.nagpuruniversity.org/pdf/LIST_OF_AFFILIATED_COLLEGES.pdf |title=RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY |access-date=14 February 2017}}</ref> ==Affiliated colleges== Its jurisdiction extends over 4 districts – Bhandara, Gondia, Nagpur, and Wardha.

==Notable alumni== {{see also|List of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University people}}

==References== {{reflist|2}}

==External links== * {{official website|https://www.nagpuruniversity.ac.in/}} * [https://www.rtmnu-eshiksha.in/ RTMNU e-Shiksha], a digital initiative taken by the RTM Nagpur University to facilitate e-learning for the students.

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