Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Former name
Nagpur University
MottoVidyā Daiva Paraṃ Tamṛ
Motto in English
Knowledge is the supreme destiny
TypePublic
Established1923 (102 years ago) (1923)
ChancellorGovernor of Maharashtra
Vice-ChancellorDr. Prashant S. Bokare
Location
Nagpur
,
Maharashtra
,
India
CampusUrban
NicknameRTMNU
AffiliationsACU, AIU, NAAC, NBA, UGC
Websitewww.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

See also: List of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University people

References

  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.
  8. ^ "RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY" (PDF). Retrieved 14 February 2017.

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