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Nagpur University

Nagpur University

Maharashtra, India

nagpuruniversity.ac.in

About

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), commonly known as Nagpur University, is a venerable public institution in India, renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings across a multitude of disciplines. It is particularly strong in fields like Law, Sciences, Commerce, and Engineering, attracting a diverse student body. For international students, RTMNU maintains an International Students Cell dedicated to facilitating admissions, providing visa assistance, and offering support throughout their academic journey, with many postgraduate and professional programs taught in English. While not having dedicated international summer schools, the university ensures a supportive environment for global learners. A distinctive characteristic is its status as one of India's oldest and largest affiliating universities, with a vast network of colleges across the Vidarbha region.

Background

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), formerly Nagpur University, is a public state university located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It is one of India's oldest universities, as well as the second-oldest in Maharashtra. It is named after Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, a spiritual leader, orator, and musician from Vidarbha. The university is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

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Country
India
City
Nagpur
Region
Maharashtra
Founded
1923
Source: Wikidata
Type
Public
Website
nagpuruniversity.ac.in
Source: Wikidata
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Materials Science 20%Engineering 15%Medicine 8%
Share of 3,896 papers since 2020 · Source: OpenAlex

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