Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj University or RTMNU Nagpur is one of India’s oldest state universities in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was founded in 1923 to impart quality education through an enriched academic culture. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj University is a University Grants Commission (UGC)-approved university named after a spiritual saint, a great orator, and a musician from Vidarbha.
The huge RTMNU campus is rich in biodiversity and spiritual ecstasy. It is spread over 373 acres, consisting of 7 lush green campuses and estate buildings with extensive gardens. Currently, the university has 46 Postgraduate Teaching Departments (PGTD), 3 constituent institutions, and 503 affiliated colleges offering UG, PG, M.Phil, and PhD programmes to students from all over India and abroad. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj University offers courses in law, engineering, medicine, management, and many other disciplines.
RTMNU Nagpur has many academic collaborations with prestigious foreign institutions. The university has been ranked 51st in the pharmacy category in the NIRF Ranking List 2023. In 2022, its NIRF Ranking was 42nd in the pharmacy category. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked RTMNU Nagpur 139th among engineering colleges in 2021.
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University offers a diverse range of UG, PG, and PhD level courses in the fields of science and technology, commerce and management, law, humanities, and other interdisciplinary areas. Below is more information on RTMNU courses, specialisations and fee structure.
Courses | Specialisations | Duration | Fees | Eligibility criteria |
B.Pharma | 4 years | Rs 70,000 | Minimum of 50% marks in the higher secondary examination. | |
B.Arch | 5 years | Rs 1,20,000 | Minimum of 50% marks in their Class 12 exam. | |
B.Sc | 3 years | Rs 19,000 | Minimum of 50% marks in the higher secondary examination (Class 12). | |
B.Com | 3 years | Rs 12,000 | Class 12 with any stream from a recognised board. | |
B.Tech | Electronics Engineering, Electronics Design, Power Electronics, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Electronics, Metallurgical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Structural Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Technology Engineering, Information Technology. | 4 years | Rs 1,00,000 | Minimum of 50% marks in the higher secondary examination (Class 12). Admissions will be based on JEE Mains/MHT CET ranks and merit requirements prepared by the university. |
BBA | Marketing Management, Business Economics, Industry Integrated Management, International Business Management, Hospitality Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. | 3 years | Rs 15,000 | Minimum of 50% marks in Class 12 or have to complete MCVC. |
LLB | 5 years | Rs 20,000 | Class 12 with any stream from a recognised board. Selection will be based on merit scores and the counselling process. | |
B.P. Ed | Physical Education | - | - | Candidates should have passed Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board. |
BA | English, Hindi, Pali and Prakrit, Marathi, Linguistics (And many other fields) | - | - | Candidates should have passed Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board. |
M.Pharma | Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Management, Biotechnology, Quality Assurance, Pharmacognosy, Natural Products, Pharmacoinformatic, Clinical Pharmacy. | 2 years | Rs 80,000 | Candidates require to pass a B.Pharm degree from a recognised university. The selection procedure is fully merit-based. |
MBA | Management, Industrial Relation Personal Management, Computer Management, Finance, Marketing and HR | 2 years | Rs 1,20,000 | Candidates have to pass a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognised university. The selection procedure will be based on the merit list prepared by evaluation CAT/ MAT/ XAT/CMAT/ATMA/MAH MBA CET or any equivalent scores. |
M.Com | - | 2 years | Rs 8,000 | Candidates have to pass a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognised university. |
LLM | International Law, Constitutional Law, Intellectual Property Law, Business Law, Environment and Legal Order, Labour, Capital, and Law Criminal Law | 1-2 years | Rs 5,500 | Candidates have to pass a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognised university. |
MCM | 2 years | Rs 16,000 | Candidates have to pass a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognised university. | |
MCA | Computer Application | 2 years | - | Candidates are required to obtain a BCA degree from a recognised university. The selection process is based on the Common Entrance Test (CAT) conducted by the university. |
M.Tech | Chemical Technology, Oil Technology, Food Technology, Petro Chemical Technology, Paint Technology, Electronics Engineering, Energy Management Systems, Mechanical, VLSI Design, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Design, Production Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environment Engineering. | 2 years | Rs 75,000 | Candidates must obtain a BE/B.Tech degree from a recognised university/institution. The selection process is based on the GATE scores. |
M.Sc | Biochemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Computer Science, Electronics, Molecular Biology, Bio-Technology, Zoology, Microbiology, Geology, Applied Electronics, Applied Geology, Medicinal Plant, Genetic Engineering, Food Science & Nutrition, Human Development, Family Resource Management, and many more. | 2 years | Rs 36,000 | Candidates need to pass B.Sc in the relevant subjects from a recognised university. The selection process is based on merit. |
MA | Urdu, Pali and Prakrit, linguistics, home economics, sociology, psychology, English, Hindi, Marathi, Buddhist study, etc. | 2 years | Rs 15,000 | Candidates have to pass a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognised university. |
RTMNU Admissions 2023: The CAT 2022 results have been published. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University has an online admission portal to conduct the application and admission process smoothly. RTMNU Nagpur has also set specific eligibility criteria and selection requirements for every course. Below is more information on theRTMNU admission process.
For students interested in studying at RTMNU Nagpur must pass the course speciaific entrance exams such as the JEE Main, MHT CET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAH MBA CET and GATE.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks scored in the entrance examination or qualifying examination as per the university rules. Candidates must follow the official website for the application form and information brochure for RTMNU admission 2023. The RTMNU application fee for the general category candidates is Rs 300 and for SC/ST candidates is Rs 200.
Candidates are requested to fill out their RTMNU Nagpur application forms correctly and should submit the printed copy of the application form along with attested copies of original documents and the payment receipt. Students can follow the instructions given below to fill out the RTMNU Nagpur application form.
Step 1: Visit the Nagpur University official website, click on the application form in the right corner.
Step 2: Then, the applicant should fill-up the form and click on submit.
Step 3: Lastly, the applicant has to complete the payment before leaving the page.
Step 4: Candidates will be notified of the further admission process via email.
RTMNU Nagpur provides the best placement opportunities to its students. Students are recruited by various private as well as public organizations. The B.Pharma course at RTMNU provided 25% of its student’s placement to top recruiting companies like Lupin, Cipla, and Sun Pharma as marketing executives, R&D professionals, production officers, Quality Managers, etc.RTMNU placement cell invites companies like TCS, WIPRO, and HDFC to recruit as per their selection procedures. According to the NIRF 2019 placement report, 16 students got placed out of 190 from both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Particulars | Statistics |
Placement percentage | About 75% of students got placed |
Highest package | Rs 8 to 10 lakhs per annum |
Lowest package | Rs 2 lakh per annum |
Lupin | Capgemini | Cipla | Icon drugs | Apollo Healthcare |
Reliance Jio | ICICI Bank | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals LTD | Infosys | Honeywell |
Larsen & Toubro LTD | Cognizant | Deloitte | Mahindra | Reliance Industries LTD |
The NIRF along with many other independent organisations have awarded Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University for its contribution to Indian higher education. Below are more details on awards, recognitions, and rankings received by the university.
Institute Name | Ranking (NIRF 2021) |
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur | 136 |
Apart from the above NIRF ranking, the university has also received many accreditations, awards, and category rankings:
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University campus is spread over 373 acres, consisting of 7 lush green campuses and estate buildings with big gardens. Currently, the university has 46 Postgraduate Teaching Departments (PGTD), 3 constituent institutions, and 503 affiliated colleges offering UG, PG, M.Phil, and PhD programmes to students from all over India and abroad. The RTMNU library is a three-tier library facility, well-equipped with thousands of books, making this place a classic example of enriched reading culture.
RTMNU Nagpur provides well-equipped classrooms. The labs are well-modified but lack some new technical equipment. Projectors are provided in each classroom to carry out e-learning in a hustle-free way. It also provides wi-fi connectivity to all the faculty members and students. The mess is provided only to the students of RTMNU. It is well-maintained and the hygiene of the place is greatly looked after. Both veg and non-veg meals are served here. Outside food is also allowed. The RTMNU Nagpur campus has sports complexes and gyms inside the hostel, and a separate Innovation Institutional Cell. The university also organises many engaging activities with the local communities like MSMEs, tourism departments, self-help groups, etc. The students and other members of the university celebrate many festivals together like Holi, Diwali, Lohri, Janmashtami, and more.
Name of faculty | Department | Designation | Education Qualification |
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Dr. Subhash R. Chaudhari | Vice Chancellor | Director | Ph.D. |
Dr. Sanjay Santosh Dudhe | ProVice Chancellor | Professor | Ph.D. |
Dr. Rajesh Singh | Director Students Development | Director | Ph.D. |
Name of alumnus | Course | Batch | Company | Designation |
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Shri Devendra Fadnavis | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra |
Shri Nitin Gadkari | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Government of India | Indian Politician and Union Transport Minister |
Late Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Former Vice President of India |
Late P. V. Narasimha Rao | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Former Prime Minister of India |
Dr. Vijay Bhatkar | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Scientist and IT Leader of India |
Late Shrikant Jichkar | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Former Member of the Indian National Congress |
Chandrashekhar Shankar Dharmadhikari | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Padma Bhushan Judge and Indian Independence Activist |
Dr. M. O. Garg | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Ex-Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
Swati Dandekar | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | A United States Politician, Iowa House of Representatives |
Shri Ulhas Kashalkar | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Hindustani Classical Vocalist |
Category | NIRF Ranking | |
2023 | 2022 | |
Pharmacy | 51 | 42 |
Recently, RTMNU organised a virtual guest lecture to celebrate World Tourism Day, 2021. It also conducted a competitive event where the registered participants have an opportunity to exhibit their creative skills in essay writing competitions.
RTMNU Nagpur celebrated Convocation Day marking the 98th Foundation Day on July 9 at Vasantrao Deshpande Hall, allowing only 40-50 people to all Covid-19 protocols. On this occasion, the university distributed annual awards, about 180 medals, and prizes, to the best officers, employees, and students.
Due to the pandemic situation, many of the big events are made virtual to avoid the gathering.
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Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University has four main faculties, namely the Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies. It provides 46 Postgraduate Teaching Departments (PGTD) and has three more constituent institutions- the Law College, College of Education, and the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology. Dr. Subhash R Chaudhuri is the present Vice-Chancellor of RTMNU Nagpur.
RTMNU has developed many academic collaborations with prestigious institutions like IUC-CSR-DAE, the University of Florida, and the USA to inculcate need-based education for the youth of the country. There are around 8 UGC-Special Assistance Programmes (SAP), DST-FIST-recognised science departments, and ICT-enabled independent buildings.
The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University provides a diverse sense of research culture among the students, motivating them to take research as a career option. Along with up-to-date technological centres, the university has an in-house publication facility, Thakur Publication PVT LTD. Some of the names of the books published by the RTMN University are as follows:
The university has its website for e-newspaper available in Hindi, English, and Marathi languages called the Employment Time. All government job highlights are provided on the e-newspaper along with all the job vacancies in different government posts.