Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), earlier known as Nagpur University, is a prominent state public university in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established on the 4th of August 1923, it is an ancient Indian university and the second-oldest in Maharashtra. It has been renamed after the great spiritual icon and social reformer Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj. The university has grown from its humble start with a modest infrastructure of six affiliated colleges and 927 students to a full-fledged university with numerous academic programs. RTMNU has jurisdiction in the Nagpur, Wardha, Bhandara, and Gondia districts and is renowned for its emphasis on academic excellence and wholesome education.
The university houses a vast array of faculties, such as Arts & Humanities, Science, Social Sciences, Home Science, Medicine, Commerce, Education, Engineering & Technology, Law, and Ayurveda. It has 39 postgraduate departments that impart teaching and two constituent colleges: the Law College and the College of Education. The campus is spread over about 317 acres of land and offers sufficient space for academic pursuits and extracurricular activities. RTMNU has given way to some excellent alumnus personalities who made and continue making landmark contributions towards and in areas, including Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao, Union Cabinet Minister Nitin Gadkari, and Former Vice President Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah.
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University |
Former Name |
Nagpur University |
Established |
4 August 1923 |
Location |
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
Type |
Public State University |
Date |
Event |
18 June 2024 |
Commencement of First Term (Odd Semester) |
5 August 2024 |
Last date for admission in First Term (Odd Semester) |
15 March 2025 |
Start of Even Semester University Examinations |
2 May – 16 June 2025 |
Second Term Vacation (45 days) |
17 June 2025 |
Commencement of Next Academic Session (2025–26) |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
RTMNU provides various merit as well as merit-cum-need scholarships for assisting students in pursuing their studies. Scholarship awards are made based on past academic performance, income level of the family, and requirements. Government-sponsored scholarships for SC/ST, OBC, and economically backward students also are available.
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility |
Amount |
Merit Scholarship |
Based on academic performance in the previous semester |
Varies |
Need-based Scholarship |
For students from economically weaker backgrounds |
Varies |
Government Scholarships |
For SC/ST/OBC/EBC students as per government norms |
Varies |
Sports Scholarship |
For outstanding performance in sports |
Varies |
RTMNU has a placement cell that is dedicated to offering students good placement opportunities in collaboration with top companies. Placement is preceded by career guidance, mock interviews, and workshops to assist students in preparing for interviews and placement in jobs.
Program |
Median Package (INR/Year) |
Highest Package (INR/Year) |
UG (4-Year Programs) |
₹8.5 LPA |
₹12–14 LPA |
UG (3-Year Programs) |
₹3.0 LPA |
₹6.0 LPA |
PG (2-Year Programs) |
₹4.0 LPA |
₹10.5 LPA |
B.Pharm |
₹3.0 LPA |
₹5.0 LPA (approx.) |
M.Pharm |
₹4.5 LPA |
₹7.0 LPA (approx.) |
Ranked 150 out of 200 in India 2024(NIRF Ranking)
Ranking Category |
2024 Rank |
2023 Rank |
2022 Rank |
Overall (NIRF) |
150–200 |
151 |
151–200 |
Pharmacy (NIRF) |
51 |
51 |
42 |
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
Ph.D | ₹44k- 57k (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation |
BCA | ₹1.5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
MBA | ₹23k (1st Year Fees) | Graduation + MAH MBA CET |
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