Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Former name	Nagpur University
Motto	Vidyā Daiva Paraṃ Tamṛ
Motto in English	Knowledge is the supreme destiny
Type	Public
Established	1923 (101 years ago)
Chancellor	Governor of Maharashtra
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. Prashant S. Bokare
Location	Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Campus	Urban
Nickname	RTMNU
Affiliations	ACU, AIU, NAAC, NBA, UGC
Website	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.^[1]

Vice chancellors

Sir Bipin Krishna Bose (1923–1928)
Hari Singh Gour (1928–) (1936–)^[2]
Dr. Tukaram Jayram Kedar (Jan 1938-Jan 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)^[3]
Dr. S. N. Pathan
Siddharthavinayaka P. Kane (2015–2020)^[4]
Dr. Subhash R. Chaudhari (2020–2024)^[5]
Dr. Prashant S. Bokare (2024-present)^[6]

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).^[7] The departments and college buildings are spread over seven campuses with an overall area of 327 acres.^[8]

Affiliated colleges

Its jurisdiction extends over 4 districts – Bhandara, Gondia, Nagpur and Wardha.

Notable alumni

References

^ "Association of Commonwealth Universities members list". www.acu.ac.uk.
^ "About Dr. HariSingh Gour". Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
^ "Dr M A Chansarkar the Nagpur University former V-C No More". 21 May 2020 – via The Hitavada.
^ "Siddharthavinayaka Kane is new V-C of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University". The Economic Times. 8 April 2015.
^ Team, T. L. N. (8 April 2020). "Dr Murlidhar Chandekar takes charge as new acting VC of RTMNU".
^ "Vice-Chancellor of Nagpur University Dr Subhash Chaudhari Suspended". 22 February 2024.
^ "Nagpur University". www.nagpuruniversity.org. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
^ "RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY" (PDF). Retrieved 14 February 2017.

External links

Official website
RTMNU e-Shiksha, a digital initiative taken by the RTM Nagpur University to facilitate e-learning for the students.

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[1] "Association of Commonwealth Universities members list". www.acu.ac.uk.

[2] "About Dr. HariSingh Gour". Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

[3] "Dr M A Chansarkar the Nagpur University former V-C No More". 21 May 2020 – via The Hitavada.

[4] "Siddharthavinayaka Kane is new V-C of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University". The Economic Times. 8 April 2015.

[5] Team, T. L. N. (8 April 2020). "Dr Murlidhar Chandekar takes charge as new acting VC of RTMNU".

[6] "Vice-Chancellor of Nagpur University Dr Subhash Chaudhari Suspended". 22 February 2024.

[7] "Nagpur University". www.nagpuruniversity.org. Retrieved 24 March 2018.

[auto-8] "RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY" (PDF). Retrieved 14 February 2017.

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