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 Tukdoji 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.

Vice chancellors

• Sir Bipin Krishna Bose (1923–1928)
• Hari Singh Gour (1928–) (1936–)
• Dr. Tukaram Jayram Kedar (Jan 1938-Jan 1944)
• Justice W. R. Puranik (1944–1947)
• G. B. Kadam
• Vishnu Bhikaji Kolte (1966–1972)
• M. G. Bokre
• Bhalchandra Chopane
• D. Y. Gohokar (1975–1977)
• Vilas Sapkal
• Dr. M. A. Chansarkar (1985-1988)
• Dr. S. N. Pathan
• Siddharthavinayaka P. Kane (2015–2020)
• Dr. Subhash R. Chaudhari (2020–2024)
• Prashant Bokare (2024-present)

Faculties and Departments

The university is composed of the Faculties of Arts & Humanities, Science, Social Sciences, Home Science, Medicine, Commerce, Education, Engineering & Technology, Law, and Ayurveda, consisting of 39 Postgraduate teaching departments (PGTD) and three constituent colleges (the Law College, College of Education, and the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology). The departments and college buildings are spread over seven campuses with an overall area of 327 acres.

Affiliated colleges

Its jurisdiction extends over 4 districts – Bhandara, Gondia, Nagpur and Wardha.

Notable alumni