RTMNU Nagpur Admission 2026

The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Nagpur, Maharashtra · RTMNU Nagpur · Estd. 1923

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

RTMNU 2026-27 admissions through MAH-CET / merit at nagpuruniversity.ac.in. PG entrance typically June-July 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), established in 1923 as Nagpur University and renamed in 2005 in honour of Sant Tukadoji Maharaj (the 20th-century Marathi spiritual leader), is one of the oldest universities in India and the principal state university of the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Located in Nagpur — the winter capital of Maharashtra and the geographic centre of India — the university serves the Nagpur and Vidarbha region (Nagpur, Wardha, Bhandara, Gondia districts).

RTMNU has 41 teaching departments organised into multiple faculties — Arts, Humanities, Commerce, Sciences, Education, Law, Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Home Sciences, Medicine and Ayurveda. The university affiliates 500+ UG and PG colleges across Nagpur and surrounding districts. NAAC A grade accredited; recognised by UGC under Section 12(B). One of India's 11 NAAC-CGPA-evaluated state universities.

UG admissions to affiliated colleges through Maharashtra CET Cell (CET cell.mahacet.org) for professional UG courses; merit-based on Plus Two for general UG colleges. PG admissions through RTMNU PG entrance or CUET PG for select departments. PhD through RTMNU PET (PhD Entrance Test).

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

MAH-CET / RTMNU PG Entrance

Conducted by State CET Cell, Maharashtra / RTMNU

UG admissions to affiliated professional colleges through Maharashtra CET (MHT-CET, MAH-LAW-CET etc. conducted by State CET Cell). General UG colleges admit on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through RTMNU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through RTMNU PET.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass in relevant stream + state CET for professional courses. PG: bachelor 50% (45% SC/ST). PhD: PG 55% + RTMNU PET.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
MHT-CET 2026 Application Opens	20 Jan 2026	—	cetcell.mahacet.org	Closed
MHT-CET 2026 Examination	05 May 2026	—	cetcell.mahacet.org	Closed
RTMNU PG Entrance 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	nagpuruniversity.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

MH state Mahajyoti scholarships for OBC/SC/ST, Sarathi scholarships for Maratha/Kunbi, Mahabodhi scholarships for SC/Buddhist, Central Sector Scholarship via NSP, RTMNU merit scholarships.

Reservations

Maharashtra state policy: SC 13%, ST 7%, VJ-A 3%, NT-B 2.5%, NT-C 3.5%, NT-D 2%, OBC 19%, SBC 2%, EWS 10%; PwBD 4-5% horizontal; women supernumerary in select colleges.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University?

The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University admits students primarily through MAH-CET / RTMNU PG Entrance. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University accept MAH-CET / RTMNU PG Entrance scores?

MAH-CET / RTMNU PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at The Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.