Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), formerly Nagpur University, is a

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located in

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, 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

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. The university is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

Vice chancellors

* Sir Bipin Krishna Bose (1923–1928) * Hari Singh Gour (1928–) (1936–) *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) * Dr. S. N. Pathan * Siddharthavinayaka P. Kane (2015–2020) * Dr. Subhash R. Chaudhari (2020–present)

Faculties and Departments

The university is composed of the Faculties of

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, Home Science,

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, and

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, consisting of 39

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teaching departments (PGTD) and three constituent colleges (the Law College, College of Education, and the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology). The departments and college buildings are spread over seven campuses with an overall area of 327 acres.

Academics

Rankings

The

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(NIRF) ranked it 144 among engineering colleges in 2020.

Affiliated colleges

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

Notable alumni

References

External links

RTM Nagpur University website

RTMNU e-Shiksha
a digital initiative taken by the RTM Nagpur University to facilitate e-learning for the students. {{DEFAULTSORT:Nagpur 1923 establishments in India Educational institutions established in 1923 Universities and colleges in Nagpur Universities in Maharashtra