Does RTMNU use CUET for UG admission?

RTMNU does not use CUET UG for affiliated college UG admissions. BA, B.Com, and B.Sc admissions at affiliated colleges are based on Class XII merit. CUET PG is used for select PG programmes at the RTMNU campus departments, not for UG.

How is MBA admission done at RTMNU?

RTMNU MBA admission is through MAH MBA CET 2026 and DTE Maharashtra CAP rounds. Candidates with valid CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or ATMA scores can also participate in the DTE CAP. Register at dte.mahacet.org for seat allotment. DTE Maharashtra allots seats across participating MBA institutes including RTMNU departments.

What is the eligibility for RTMNU UG programmes?

For BA and B.Com, candidates need Class XII with a minimum of 45% aggregate in any stream. For B.Sc, the minimum is 50% in Class XII with Science (45% for SC and ST). Admission is merit-based at each affiliated college.

What is the application fee for RTMNU admission 2026?

The application fee is INR 300 for General category candidates and INR 200 for SC and ST candidates. This applies to both UG and PG admissions at RTMNU.

What are the MBA fees at RTMNU?

RTMNU MBA fees are INR 2.75 lakhs for the full two-year programme. This makes it one of the most affordable state university MBA programmes in Maharashtra. Fees are subject to revision. Verify the exact amount at nagpuruniversity.ac.in before applying.

How is PG admission done at RTMNU campus departments?

PG admissions at RTMNU campus departments use CUET PG 2026 scores for selected programmes. For other PG programmes, RTMNU conducts its own Post-Graduate Entrance Test (PET). Merit lists are published programme-wise. Candidates report to campus with original documents within the allotment window.

Does RTMNU have a management quota?

No. RTMNU is a state university established under the Maharashtra Universities Act. All UG and PG seats are filled through merit lists. MBA seats are filled through DTE Maharashtra CAP. There is no management quota or direct admission at RTMNU.

What scholarships are available for RTMNU students?

RTMNU students can apply for government freeship schemes for SC, ST, VJNT, OBC, and SBC candidates through the MahaDBT portal at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in. Students with family income below INR 8 lakhs may apply for the EBC scholarship. Central Post-Matric Scholarships for SC and ST students are available at scholarships.gov.in.

RTMNU MSW : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (2 Years)	INR 28,582
Other Charges (2 Years)	INR 300
Total Fees (2 Years)	INR 28,882

Component

Amount (INR)

Tuition Fee (2 Years)

INR 28,582

Other Charges (2 Years)

INR 300

Total Fees (2 Years)

INR 28,882

RTMNU MSW Admission 2026

Event	Date
RTMNU MSW Application Last Date	July 31, 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026

Online applications are submitted through the RTMNU admission portal at nagpuruniversity.ac.in.

Merit list is prepared on graduation marks and candidates may be called for interview.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 45% aggregate marks

Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) are eligible with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks

BSW graduates are preferred but graduates from all streams are eligible to apply

Admission Process

Upload graduation mark sheets, photograph, Aadhaar card, and category certificate if applicable

Pay the prescribed application fee online and submit the application before July 31, 2026

Check the merit list published on the RTMNU portal and attend the interview if called

Report with original documents and pay the course fee to confirm the allotted seat

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Want an affordable MSW from a NIRF-ranked government state university
Targeting social welfare, NGO, or government social service careers in Central Maharashtra
Eligible for Maharashtra state scholarship covering most or all tuition cost
Planning career in community development, child welfare, or medical social work
Comfortable with merit-based admission without a competitive national entrance exam

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Targeting top-ranked social work schools such as TISS Mumbai or Delhi School of Social Work
Need campus placements with large corporate CSR divisions or international NGO networks
Want MSW with specific specialisation in industrial social work or psychiatric social work
Prefer a metro-city campus with broader exposure to social welfare organisations
Looking for MSW with international exchange or global social development focus

RTMNU MSW Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	Full tuition fee and maintenance allowance	SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakh per year
Maharashtra OBC Scholarship	Full tuition fee reimbursement	OBC/NT/VJNT/SBC students with income below INR 8 Lakh per year
EBC Freeship Card (Maharashtra)	Full tuition fee waiver	Economically Backward Class students, Maharashtra domicile, income below INR 8 Lakh

Applications submitted via mahaescholar.in or scholarships.gov.in portals.

Maharashtra domicile and income certificate are mandatory for all state scholarship applications.

RTMNU MSW FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MSW at RTMNU Nagpur?

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MSW at RTMNU Nagpur is INR 28,882, comprising tuition fees of INR 28,582 and other charges of INR 300. The first-year payment at the time of admission is INR 14,746. Eligible students from SC/ST, OBC, and EBC categories can apply for Maharashtra state scholarships through mahaescholar.in to receive tuition fee reimbursement, making the net cost of the programme very low for eligible candidates.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for MSW at RTMNU?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks. SC/ST and OBC candidates are eligible with a minimum of 40% aggregate. While a BSW background is preferred for stronger foundational knowledge, graduates from B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, and other streams are also eligible to apply. Admission is based on graduation merit, and selected candidates may be called for an interview as part of the admission process.

Ques. How do I apply for MSW at RTMNU Nagpur?

Ans. Candidates must register on the RTMNU online admission portal at nagpuruniversity.ac.in and fill in academic and personal details. Upload graduation mark sheets, Aadhaar card, passport photograph, and category certificate if applicable. Pay the prescribed online application fee and submit the form before July 31, 2026. A merit list is published on the portal, and shortlisted candidates may be called for a personal interview before final seat confirmation and fee payment.

Ques. What career options are available after MSW from RTMNU?

Ans. MSW graduates from RTMNU can pursue careers as social welfare officers, probation officers, community development workers, NGO programme managers, hospital medical social workers, and labour welfare officers in industries. Government recruitment through MPSC and UPSC for social welfare and community development positions is a major career pathway. Corporate CSR departments also recruit MSW graduates. Higher studies in social work or a PhD from RTMNU can lead to academic and research roles in the field.

Ques. Does RTMNU offer PhD in Social Work after MSW?

Ans. Yes, RTMNU offers PhD programmes in Social Work and related disciplines for eligible MSW graduates. The PhD admission is through RTMNU’s Research Entrance Test (RET) or exemption for UGC NET/JRF qualified candidates. MSW graduates with minimum 55% marks in their postgraduate degree are eligible to apply for the PhD programme at RTMNU’s Department of Social Work or through recognised research centres affiliated to the university in Nagpur and the Vidarbha region.

Ques. Is MSW from RTMNU recognised for government jobs?

Ans. Yes, MSW from RTMNU is fully recognised by the UGC and is eligible for government social welfare recruitment. Graduates can apply for MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission) posts in social welfare departments, child development, probation services, and rural development schemes. MSW is also recognised for UGC NET eligibility, which opens pathways to assistant professor roles in social work departments of colleges affiliated to RTMNU and other universities across Maharashtra.

RTMNU MSW : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility