Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur (RTMNU), established in 1923, is one of India's oldest and most prestigious universities located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Originally known as Nagpur University, it was renamed in 1994 to honour the great saint and social reformer Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj. RTMNU is a public state university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The university operates across multiple campuses spanning over 300 acres in Nagpur and its affiliated colleges across the Vidarbha region. RTMNU offers diverse academic programmes across diploma, certificate, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in disciplines including arts, science, commerce, law, engineering, medicine, management, social sciences, and education. The university follows a comprehensive admission process through various national and state-level entrance examinations including MHT-CET, CAT, MAH-MBA/MMS-CET, GATE, and university-conducted entrance tests. With over 700 affiliated colleges and a student population exceeding 4,50,000, RTMNU has consistently ranked among India's top universities, securing Rank 51 in the NIRF 2025 University category. The institution has established itself as a premier centre for higher education and research, contributing significantly to academic excellence and socio-economic development in central India.