Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong

Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) is a private university located in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. It was established in July 2005 and named after Martin Luther (1483–1546), the father of reformation. MLCU is notable as the first Christian university in India after more than two centuries of Christian education in the country that does not focus on theological training. The university was created by Act No. 11 of 2005 of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya, which received the Governor's assent on July 6, 2005, with the Government of Meghalaya issuing the gazette notification on February 22, 2006. Its creation and functioning are in accordance with the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956, under Section 2(f), and it is empowered to grant degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act. MLCU is recognized by the UGC with Reg. No. 284. Several students and graduates have received JRF, NET, and merit scholarships from the UGC, and many graduates pursue higher studies at institutions across India and abroad. Since 2019, MLCU has been listed among the top 10 percent of private universities in India and was the first educational institution in Meghalaya to implement the National Education Policy 2020.