Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
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| Established | 4 August 1923 |
| Type | Public |
| Chancellor | Governor of Maharashtra |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr.V. S. Sapkal |
| Location | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Former Names | Nagpur University |
| Nickname | RTMNU, NU |
| Affiliations | UGC, NAAC |
| Website | www.nagpuruniversity.org, rtmnu.digitaluniversity.ac |
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), formerly known as Nagpur University, was established on August 4, 1923 in the city of Nagpur in the Maharashtra state of central India. Named after Tukdoji Maharaj, its focus was in teaching languages of India, including Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi and Urdu. The institution has offered a medical degree since 1947. The university was divided on May 1, 1983, when some of its facilities were rededicated to the creation of Amravati University. It has been accredited with the highest, 'A' Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is now labeled as one of the toughest universities in the country due to its strict assessment and extremely high standards of academia.
History
The Nagpur University was established on 4 August 1923 with six affiliated colleges and 927 students. During 1947, the number of students increased to about 9000 accompanied by the improvement and diversification of curricula and expansion in the range of subjects. The expansion of library and sports facilities occurred during these years for the intellectual and physical well being of the students.
It was in 1958 that some new Departments in Arts and Social Science faculties were opened; the major expansion, however, came in 1963 when several science and other teaching Departments were started. The Departments were shifted to spacious buildings in the main campus in 1972-73. In later years, several career oriented courses have been started viz., Business Management, Fine Arts, Mass Communication, Library Science, Physical Education, etc.
In 2012 the university was again divided to part way for the proposed Gondwana University.
Administration
Vice chancellors
- Vishnu Bhikaji Kolte
- G. B. Kadam
- P. L. Bhandarkar
- Justice W. R. Puranik (1944 to 1947)
- Sir M. B. Niyogi[1]
- Hari Singh Gour (1928–) (1936–)[2]
- Sir Bipin Krishna Bose (1923–)
Notable alumni
- Eknath Easwaran, internationally respected spiritual teacher
- P. V. Narasimha Rao, former prime minister of India
- Chandrashekhar Shankar Dharmadhikari, Padma Bhushan, judge and independence activist
- Mukul Wasnik, general secretary, Indian National Congress and Union Minister
- Shrikant Jichkar, former member of the Indian National Congress
- Vishnu Bhikaji Kolte (1908–1998), noted Marathi writer and former vice chancellor, Nagpur University
- Harishankar Parsai (1924–1995), noted Hindi writer and satirist
- Ulhas Kashalkar (b. 1955), noted Hindustani classical vocalist
- Swati Dandekar, US politician, Iowa House of Representatives
- Marotrao Kowase, MP from Gadchiroli-Chimur
- Datta Meghe, MP
- Vilas Muttemwar, MP from Nagpur
- Eknath Ranade, founder of Vivekananda Kendra
- K. Jayakumar, senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Kerala
Academics
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Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah,Vice President of India & Chief Justice of India
Faculties and departments
The University comprises the Faculties of Art & Humanities, Science, Social Sciences, Home Science, Medicine, Commerce, Education, Engineering & Technology, Law, and Ayurveda consisting of 37 postgraduate teaching departments and three constituent colleges/institutions.
There are 810 colleges affiliated to the university in the districts of Nagpur, Bhandara, and Yavatmal in the state of Maharashtra. The department and conducted college/institution buildings are spread over seven campuses with an overall area of 327 acres.
Institute and Centers Affiliated to RTMNU
Engineering Colleges
- Guru Nanak Institute of Engineering & Technology (GNIET)
- Guru Nanak Institute of Engineering & Management (GNIEM)
- Tulsiramji Gaikwad Patil College of Engineering & Technology (TGPCET) (Inception Year 2007)
- Laxminarayan Institute of Technology (LIT) (Inception Year 1942)
- Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Research and Technology(RCERT) (Inception Year 1983)
- Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering(YCCE) (Inception Year 1984)
- Jhulelal Institute of Technology (JIT) (Inception Year 2008)
- Anjuman College of Engineering and Technology (ACET) (Inception Year 1999)
- Sri Ramdeobaba Kamla Nehru Engineering College (SRKNEC)
- St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering and Technology(SVPCET) (Inception Year 2004)SVPCET
- KDK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (SINCE 1983)
- Government College Of Engineering Chandrapur {GEC CHANDRAPUR} (till 2012 Now it belongs to Gadchiroli University)
Student Halls of Residence
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