Rashtrasant_Tukadoji_Maharaj_Nagpur_University

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

University in Maharashtra, India

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]

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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

References

  1. [1]
    "Association of Commonwealth Universities members list". www.acu.ac.uk.
  2. [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. [3]
    "Dr M A Chansarkar the Nagpur University former V-C No More". 21 May 2020 – via The Hitavada.
  4. [4]
    "Siddharthavinayaka Kane is new V-C of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University". The Economic Times. 8 April 2015.
  5. [5]
    Team, T. L. N. (8 April 2020). "Dr Murlidhar Chandekar takes charge as new acting VC of RTMNU".
  6. [6]
    "Vice-Chancellor of Nagpur University Dr Subhash Chaudhari Suspended". 22 February 2024.
  7. [7]
    "Nagpur University". www.nagpuruniversity.org. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  8. [8]
    "RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY" (PDF). Retrieved 14 February 2017.

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