Department of Pali & Prakrit is one of the prominent departments of the RashtrasantTukadojiMaharaj Nagpur University established in 1958. The most Significant facts of this department is that, this department was established after the great conversion of Dr. BabasahebAmbedkar in 1956. He converted millions of people into Buddhism. For the study and teaching of these people, Nagpur University took initiative and started this department. Our Department offers good research facilities to post graduate students. Under this department, M. A. in Pali, M. A. in Buddhist Studies, M. Phil. in Pali and Buddhist Studies are taught. Many students have been awarded M. Phil. and Ph. D. Degrees from this department. Many Ph. D. students are taking advantage of National Fellowship like JRF, SRF, RGF, MAKAF etc. Many thinkers & scholars of National and international repute visited the department.
The Nagpur University was established on 4th August, 1923 with six affiliated colleges and 927 students. During 1947, the number of students increased to about 9000 accompanied by the improvement and diversification of curricula and expansion in the range of subjects. The expansion of library and sports facilities occurred during these years for the intellectual and physical well being of the students...
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj
Nagpur University,
Jamnalal Bajaj Administrative Building,
Mahatma Jotiba Phule Educational Premises,
Campus Square to Ambazari T-Point Road,
Nagpur - 440033
