Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

Information: 

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.

Placement: 

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.

Scholarship: 

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.

Hostel Fees: 

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) offers hostels for males and females, both on-campus and off-campus. The hostel fees per year depending on the class of accommodation and facilities offered differ. Some hostels charge around ₹25,000 per year, and some hostels charge around ₹40,000 per year. The fees primarily include room charges, basic facilities, and maintenance.

Other than the room charges, a mess deposit of largely ₹2,000 also has to be paid by students. The mess charges are an extra amount, and these range between ₹40 and ₹220 per day, depending upon the hostel and plan opted. One has to be careful here that food and facility quality varies at each hostel, and students should attempt to visit the hostels personally or can inquire with current residents about them in detail before finalizing.