Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Explained

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Vice Chancellor:	Dr. Prashant S. Bokare
Former Name:	Nagpur University
Motto:	Vidyā Daiva Paraṃ Tamṛ
Mottoeng:	Knowledge is the supreme destiny
Nickname:	RTMNU

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]
• Prashant 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 three constituent colleges (the Law College, College of Education, and the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology).^[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.

External links

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

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Association of Commonwealth Universities members list. www.acu.ac.uk.
2. Web site: About Dr. HariSingh Gour . 2010-03-08 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20110928234152/http://www.sagaruniversity.nic.in/aboutgour.htm . 28 September 2011 . dmy-all .
3. Web site: Dr M A Chansarkar the Nagpur University former V-C No More. 21 May 2020. The Hitavada.
4. News: Siddharthavinayaka Kane is new V-C of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University. 8 April 2015. The Economic Times.
5. Web site: Dr Murlidhar Chandekar takes charge as new acting VC of RTMNU. T. L. N.. Team. 8 April 2020.
6. Web site: Vice-Chancellor of Nagpur University Dr Subhash Chaudhari Suspended. 22 February 2024.
7. Web site: Nagpur University. www.nagpuruniversity.org. 2018-03-24.
8. Web site: RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY . 14 February 2017.