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Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

University in Maharashtra, India

Summary

University in Maharashtra, India

Field	Value
name	Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
image_name	Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University logo.jpg
established
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
affiliations	ACU, AIU, NAAC, NBA, UGC
website

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.

Vice-Chancellors

Bipin Krishna Bose (1923–1928)
Dr. Hari Singh Gour (1928–) (1936–)
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)
S. N. Pathan
Siddharthavinayaka P. Kane (2015–2020)
Dr. Subhash R. Chaudhari (2020–2024)
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). The departments and college buildings are spread over seven campuses with an overall area of 327 acres.

Affiliated colleges

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

Notable alumni

References

"Association of Commonwealth Universities members list".
"About Dr. HariSingh Gour".
(21 May 2020). "Dr M A Chansarkar the Nagpur University former V-C No More".
(8 April 2015). "Siddharthavinayaka Kane is new V-C of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University". The Economic Times.
Team, T. L. N.. (8 April 2020). "Dr Murlidhar Chandekar takes charge as new acting VC of RTMNU".
(22 February 2024). "Vice-Chancellor of Nagpur University Dr Subhash Chaudhari Suspended".
"Nagpur University".
"RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY".

Wikipedia Source

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