Nagpur University

What Nagpur University does

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) is a state public university established on 4 August 1923 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, and governed under the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016. RTMNU operates across four faculties — Science and Technology, Commerce and Management, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Studies — serving an ecosystem of more than 500 affiliated colleges across the Vidarbha region and conferring 61,871 degrees at its 113th convocation (January 2026). The university holds NAAC 'A' Grade accreditation, NIRF Rank Band 51-100 among State Public Universities, and is funded under DST-PURSE and ANRF-PAIR research grants from the Government of India.

The university runs a portfolio of interconnected digital platforms: an official website (nagpuruniversity.ac.in), a centralized online admission portal, an examination results portal (rtmnuresults.uonex.in), a PhD management portal, a certificate management system integrated with the National Academic Depository (NAD) and DigiLocker, an e-learning platform (RTMNU e-Shiksha), a student grievance portal, and a Student Development mobile application. It also integrates with SWAYAM, NPTEL, Spoken Tutorial (IIT Bombay), and the National Digital Library for skill and content delivery. Recent product launches include Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes (AEDP) in Data Science and AI, Cyber Security, and Semiconductor Materials; a Certificate Course in Radiation Safety and Nuclear Energy; and NEP 2020-aligned MSc admissions for engineering graduates.

RTMNU's revenue is sourced from tuition fees, examination fees, certificate and verification services (Rs200-500 per item), and affiliation fees from affiliated colleges, supplemented by Government of Maharashtra and UGC grants. The FY2026-27 budget projects Rs733.40 crore in revenue against Rs855.88 crore in expenditure, implying an Rs122.48 crore deficit. Its GTM motion is direct-to-consumer via the centralized admission portal with CUET-based PG admissions and merit-based UG admissions, distributed through the 500+ affiliated college network. Recent strategic moves include an MoU with MIDC Skill Development Centre (May 2026), first-time startup investment through its Incubein Foundation-managed incubation centre (April 2026), and the appointment of a full-time Pro Vice Chancellor after a multi-month vacancy.

Name

Nagpur University

Legal name

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Website

https://nagpuruniversity.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University is a 103-year-old state public university in Maharashtra, India, serving 3 lakh+ students through 500+ affiliated colleges across the Vidarbha region with undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and apprenticeship-embedded programmes.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

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Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate degree programs
• Doctoral research programs
• Affiliated college network

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagpur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from student tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines including Science, Commerce, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Studies
2. Examination Fees: Fees collected for conducting examinations including summer, winter, supplementary, and special examinations
3. Certificate and Verification Services: Fees for issuing certificates including provisional certificates (₹200), migration certificates (₹200-500), duplicate marksheets (₹110), duplicate degrees (₹220), eligibility certificates (₹220), and verification services (₹200)
4. College Affiliation Fees: Fees charged to affiliated colleges for affiliation grants and ongoing affiliation maintenance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University is a state public university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs across four faculties (Science and Technology, Commerce and Management, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Studies). It also administers centralized examinations, issues certificates and verifications, and manages an affiliated network of over 500 colleges across the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, India.

Product overview

Nagpur University (Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University) operates a portfolio of interconnected digital platforms serving its academic and administrative functions. The core infrastructure consists of the official website (nagpuruniversity.ac.in) providing institutional information, complemented by dedicated portals for online admissions (admission.nagpuruniversity.ac.in), examination results (rtmnuresults.uonex.in), PhD management (phdcell.uonex.in), and certificate issuance (certificatemanagment.nagpuruniversity.ac.in). The university also provides student-facing services through its grievance portal and mobile application. New initiatives include Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes (AEDP) offering specialized BSc programmes in Data Science and AI, Cyber Security, and related fields, alongside traditional certificate courses in nuclear energy. The ecosystem integrates with national platforms including NAD for digital degrees, DigiLocker for APAAR IDs, SWAYAM for MOOCs, and NPTEL for technology-enabled learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 61,871 students received degrees at 113th convocation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MIDC Skill Development CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Nagpur University signed an MoU with MIDC Skill Development Centre enabling students in professional courses to complete compulsory internships at the centre and earn academic credits. Initiative implemented through Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension aims to bridge industry-education gap with hands-on training in logistics, CNC programming, AI, and refrigeration and air-conditioning assembly.
• Incubein FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Incubein Foundation manages the university's incubation centre which currently hosts 30 start-ups with cumulative revenue exceeding Rs40 crore. This is the first time Nagpur University is investing in startups under its incubation centre to attract bigger investors.
• Lemon IdeascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Co-organizer of Viksit Bharat Nagpur Start-Up Conclave (April 10-11, 2026) along with Vidarbha Economic Development Council and Nagpur University. Conclave featured 50+ startups seeking Rs6-8 crore investment.
• Vidarbha Economic Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partner organization for Viksit Bharat Nagpur Start-Up Conclave bringing together start-ups from across the country with university incubation ecosystem.
• National Education Policy 2020coreOthers · 1 January 2026NEP 2020 aligned initiative allowing engineering graduates (BE/BTech holders) to enroll in MSc programmes in physics, mathematics, statistics, and economics from 2026-27 academic session to promote interdisciplinary education.
• Archaeological Survey of IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology is exploring collaboration with Archaeological Survey of India for scientific documentation and conservation of prehistoric rock art sites discovered by NU students in Madhya Pradesh's Satpura hill range.
• Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce Industry and AgricultureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMou with Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture for industry-academia collaboration and linkage programs.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mahatma Gandhi University (Kerala): Indian state public university with affiliated-college network, NAAC accreditation, and multi-faculty UG/PG/PhD structure. Comparable in operating model, governance, and revenue mix of tuition plus examination and affiliation fees.
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University: Maharashtra state public university operating under the same Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016 with similar faculty structure, affiliated-college model, and UG/PG/PhD offerings in Marathwada. Comparable in scale, governance, and exam-system challenges.
• University of Mumbai: Older and larger Maharashtra state public university with similar UG/PG/PhD programs, affiliated-college network, and district examination-board responsibilities under common state regulation. Closest structural peer within the same state system.
• Savitribai Phule Pune University: Maharashtra state public university with comprehensive UG/PG/PhD programs, NAAC accreditation, and a similar multi-faculty structure serving western Maharashtra. Comparable scale, governance framework under the same Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016, and overlapping employer/recruiter base.

Broad incumbents

• University of Madras: One of India's oldest state public universities operating under the same model of central admissions, affiliated colleges, annual examinations, and doctoral research. Structurally analogous in administration, scale, and regulatory framework.
• University of Delhi: Premier Indian public research university with extensive affiliated-college network, multiple faculties, PhD programs, and national-level recognition. Comparable in scale, public-affiliation model, and central role in regional higher education.
• Banaras Hindu University: Central public research university with comprehensive graduate and professional schools, NAAC and NIRF recognition, and DST research funding. Comparable as a multi-faculty, multi-disciplinary public university with strong doctoral and patent output.
• Panjab University: Large Indian public research university with comprehensive graduate and professional schools, NAAC and NIRF credentials, and significant R&D funding. Comparable as a comprehensive state-level higher-education provider and incubator of affiliated colleges.
• University of Calcutta: Historic Indian state public university offering comprehensive UG/PG/PhD across similar faculties, with affiliated colleges and examination-board operations. Comparable as a legacy state public university with multi-campus infrastructure.

Regional players

• Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University: Neighbouring Maharashtra state public university serving the Amravati division of Vidarbha. Direct competitor in the same Vidarbha region for affiliated colleges, students, and faculty, with overlapping academic portfolio in science, commerce, and humanities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RtmUniversity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9RZ90qFfEckhTRC84tjwyA
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100087320901854
• LinkedIninstagram.com/rtm_nagpur_university_official?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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