Martin Luther Christian University

About Martin Luther Christian University

Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) was founded in July 2005 under Meghalaya’s Legislative Assembly Act and recognized by the UGC under Section 2(f), gaining autonomy to grant degrees under Section 22. Located in Shillong with satellite campuses at Jowai and Tura, MLCU is India’s first full‑fledged Christian university focusing on multidisciplinary studies beyond theology . It operates with a mission to foster sustainable development in Northeast India and adheres strongly to experiential, skill‑based learning .

Academics

MLCU offers a wide array of programmes—UG, PG, integrated five‑year degrees, diplomas, and certificate courses in management, sciences, allied health, psychology, environment, social work, and humanities . The curriculum includes at least 50 % experiential learning through internships, fieldwork, labs, and community outreach .

Placements & Internships

MLCU demonstrates a placement rate of approximately 52 %, with highest packages around ₹4 LPA and average around ₹3 LPA . B.Sc Psychology graduates typically earn about ₹3 LPA, and recruiters include Amazon, Flipkart, Deloitte, NGOs, private firms, and government bodies . Placements often take place weekly—especially on Saturdays 

Rankings & Accreditations

• Recognized by UGC (Reg. No. 284) and NAAC accredited

• India Today (2024): #69 among private universities 

• Outlook‑ICARE (2024): #99 in BCA ranking 

• EducationWorld 2025‑26: #1 in Meghalaya (private multidisciplinary), #7 nationwide for diversity & inclusion

• Outlook Magazine 2023: Ranked 48th among 526 private universities with scores for academic excellence and placements

• IIRF (2024): Positions MLCU among top private universities based on placement, pedagogy, research, and industry integration (

Collaborations & Global Outlook

MLCU maintains MOUs with institutions across Northeast India and abroad—including partners in Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Canada—for student internships, faculty exchange, research, and community work . It is active in field‑based learning and community internships aligned with UGC's Experiential Learning Theory .

Faculty & Research

With 38 permanent and 51 contractual faculty, the average experience is 8.5 years, including 34 PhDs and 20 UGC‑NET qualifiers (). Faculty published 8 major journal and conference papers in 2022‑23 and delivered 12 conference presentations . While patent activity is currently zero, MLCU secured two sponsored research projects valued ~₹1.8 crore in 2020‑21, and one consultancy worth ~₹63k .

Infrastructure & Student Life

MLCU’s urban main campus occupies ~1.9 acres (~53,000 sq ft), with 30 classrooms (20 with AV), one auditorium, and labs in physics, chemistry, botany, zoology. Campus amenities include Wi‑Fi, canteen, recreation room, basketball, table tennis, and badminton facilities . The institute upholds eco‑initiatives like water recycling and a budding zero‑waste policy 

Student Engagement & Campus Culture

MLCU cultivates vibrancy through “Aurora” university week, creative events—sketching, street plays, poetry—and hosts ~30 seminars with ~47 guest speakers annually. It supports seven active student clubs, inter‑university sports and competitions, and community outreach via four MOUs and social projects .

Courses & Admissions

MLCU delivers programmes like BA, BSc (9 streams), BCA, BBA, Diploma, MSc, MBA, MTh, M.Sc etc., plus newly announced five‑year integrated UG and diploma offerings . Admissions are merit or entrance‑based, filled via first‑come, first‑served policy. Popular courses include medical lab technology, public health, optometry