Overview
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), formerly known as Nagpur University, is a public state university located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It ranks among India's oldest universities and is the second-oldest in Maharashtra. The university is named after Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, a spiritual leader, orator, and musician from the Vidarbha region.
RTMNU is affiliated with prominent higher-education bodies, holding membership of the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. As a state university, it serves as a major centre of teaching, research, and affiliation in central India.
Key details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University |
| Abbreviation | RTMNU |
| Former name | Nagpur University |
| Type | Public state university |
| Location | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Named after | Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj |
| Memberships | Association of Indian Universities; Association of Commonwealth Universities |
| Distinction | Second-oldest university in Maharashtra; among the oldest in India |
Background
The institution was originally established as Nagpur University and was subsequently renamed in honour of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, a revered figure from Vidarbha known for his contributions as a spiritual leader, orator, and musician. The renaming reflects the cultural and regional heritage associated with the university's home in Nagpur.
As one of the earliest universities established in India, RTMNU has a long-standing role in higher education in the Vidarbha region and the wider state of Maharashtra. Its position as the second-oldest university in Maharashtra places it among the foundational academic institutions of western and central India.
Affiliations and recognition
RTMNU's membership of the Association of Indian Universities aligns it with the principal national body coordinating the work of universities across India. Its membership of the Association of Commonwealth Universities further connects the institution to a network of universities across Commonwealth nations, facilitating academic collaboration and recognition beyond India.
References
- "Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashtrasant_Tukadoji_Maharaj_Nagpur_University
- Association of Indian Universities — member institutions.
- Association of Commonwealth Universities — member institutions.
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