Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
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| Established | 1923 |
| Type | Public |
| Chancellor | K. Sankaranarayanan |
| Vice-Chancellor | V. S. Sapkal |
| Location | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Other Names | Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | www.nagpuruniversity.org |
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. It has been consistently ranked among the best universities of India.
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[edit] History
The Nagpur University was established on August 4, 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.
In 1958 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 were started: Business Management, Fine Arts, Mass Communication, Library Science, Physical Education, etc.
During the years of its existence, the university has progressed satisfactorily and done well in the midst of constraints.
[edit] Vice chancellors
- Vishnu Bhikaji Kolte
- G. B. Kadam
- P. L. Bhandarkar
- W. R. Puranik
- Sir M. B. Niyogi[1]
- Hari Singh Gour (1928–) (1936–)[2]
- Sir Bipin Krishna Bose (1923–)
[edit] Notable alumni
- Eknath Easwaran, internationally respected spiritual teacher
- P. V. Narasimha Rao, former prime minister of India
- 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
- Ramchandra Siras, eminent linguist and professor of Marathi language at Aligarh Muslim University
- Marotrao Kowase, MP from Gadchiroli-Chimur
- Datta Meghe, MP from Wardha
- Vilas Muttemwar, MP from Nagpur
- Eknath Ranade, founder of Vivekananda Kendra
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