Nagpur University Becomes First in India to Introduce Constitution Studies for All Students
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
(RTMNU) has become the first university in India to implement a
mandatory course
on the
Indian Constitution
for all its students. The two-credit course, effective from the Summer 2025 examinations, will be compulsory across all academic programs.
The university administration stated that the new curriculum aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 guidelines. The RTMNU will provide a concise book of 30 to 40 pages, covering essential aspects of the Indian Constitution, in Hindi, Marathi, and English.
This resource, designed to address the concerns of students from science, commerce, and arts streams about what to study, will be available for free on the university's website.
This landmark initiative coincides with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of India's Constitution and the centenary celebration of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Law College, bringing pride to the university.
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The course has been integrated into approximately 350 undergraduate and postgraduate programs across four faculties: Science and Technology, Commerce and Management, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Acting vice-chancellor Dr Madhavi Khode Chavare, acting pro-vice-chancellor Dr Subhash Kondawar, and registrar Dr Raju Hivase have played key roles in ensuring the effective implementation of the course.
The initiative originated from a concept proposed by Dr Ravishankar Mor, principal of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Law, during the tenure of the former vice-chancellor, late Dr Subhash Chaudhari. The course aims to nurture a generation of students across the districts of Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, and Wardha who are well-versed in the Constitution. It will also equip them with a strong foundation in constitutional values, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
The proposal was systematically approved between June 8 and June 23, 2022, by all boards of studies, ad-hoc committees, and faculty boards, and was ratified by the Academic Council on July 8, 2022. Following these approvals, extensive efforts were made to embed the course into all existing programs, with examinations introduced to assess students' understanding.
This initiative reflects RTMNU's commitment to fostering informed citizens equipped with knowledge of India's constitutional framework.
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