:Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
{{Short description|University in Maharashtra, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
| native_name =
| image_name = Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University logo.jpg
| established = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|1923}}
| chancellor = Governor of Maharashtra
| vice_chancellor = Dr. Prashant S. Bokare
| 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
| campus_size =
| affiliations = ACU, AIU, NAAC, NBA, UGC
| website = {{URL|https://www.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.{{Cite web|url = http://www.acu.ac.uk/membership/acu-members/|title = Association of Commonwealth Universities members list|website=www.acu.ac.uk}}
Vice chancellors
- Sir Bipin Krishna Bose (1923–1928)
- Hari Singh Gour (1928–) (1936–){{cite web |url=http://www.sagaruniversity.nic.in/aboutgour.htm |title=About Dr. HariSingh Gour |access-date=2010-03-08 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928234152/http://www.sagaruniversity.nic.in/aboutgour.htm |archive-date=28 September 2011 |df=dmy-all }}
- 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){{Cite web|url=https://www.thehitavada.com/Encyc/2020/5/21/Nagpur-University-former-V-C-Dr-M-A-Chansarkar-no-more.html|title=Dr M A Chansarkar the Nagpur University former V-C No More|date=21 May 2020|via=The Hitavada}}
- Dr. S. N. Pathan
- Siddharthavinayaka P. Kane (2015–2020){{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/siddharthavinayaka-kane-is-new-v-c-of-rashtrasant-tukadoji-maharaj-nagpur-university/articleshow/46847445.cms|title=Siddharthavinayaka Kane is new V-C of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University|date=8 April 2015|newspaper=The Economic Times}}
- Dr. Subhash R. Chaudhari (2020–2024){{Cite web|url=https://thelivenagpur.com/2020/04/08/dr-murlidhar-chandekar-takes-charge-as-new-acting-vc-of-rtmnu/|title=Dr Murlidhar Chandekar takes charge as new acting VC of RTMNU|first=T. L. N.|last=Team|date=8 April 2020}}
- Dr. Prashant S. Bokare (2024-present){{Cite web|url=https://www.nagpurtoday.in/vice-chancellor-of-nagpur-university-dr-subhash-chaudhari-suspended/02212051|title=Vice-Chancellor of Nagpur University Dr Subhash Chaudhari Suspended|date=22 February 2024}}
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).{{Cite web|url=http://www.nagpuruniversity.org/links/Academics.htm|title=Nagpur University|website=www.nagpuruniversity.org|access-date=2018-03-24}} The departments and college buildings are spread over seven campuses with an overall area of 327 acres.{{cite web|url=http://www.nagpuruniversity.org/pdf/LIST_OF_AFFILIATED_COLLEGES.pdf |title=RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY |access-date=14 February 2017}}
Affiliated colleges
Notable alumni
{{see also|List of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University people}}
References
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External links
- {{official website|https://www.nagpuruniversity.ac.in/}}
- [https://www.rtmnu-eshiksha.in/ RTMNU e-Shiksha], a digital initiative taken by the RTM Nagpur University to facilitate e-learning for the students.
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Category:1923 establishments in India
Category:Universities and colleges established in 1923