HISTORY
CREATION OF THE UNIVERSITY
Martin Luther Christian University was created by Act No.11 of 2005 of the Legislative assembly of Meghalaya and received the assent of the Governor on July 6, 2005. The Government of Meghalaya issued the gazette notification on February 22, 2006. The creation of the university is in accordance with the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956 under Section 2(f) and the university is empowered to grant degrees underSection22 of the UGC Act.
The university will collaborate with government, NGOs, community organizations, self-help groups and industry in the development of the community.
A DEVELOPMENTAL UNIVERSITY
The University recognizes its opportunity and responsibility to contribute to the sustainable development of Meghalaya and the Northeast region, participating not only in higher education, so in vocational education, healthcare, information and communication networks, environmental conservation, gender studies, cultural documentation, peace building and interventional projects. The University collaborates with NGOs, community organisations, and industry in the development of the community.
The university will collaborate with government, NGOs, community organizations, self-help groups and industry in the development of the community.
THE FIRST CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Martin Luther Christian University is the first full-fledged Christian University in India, the capstone to more than two centuries of Christian education in this country. As a Christian university, MLCU has the mandate, mission and commitment to engage proactively with the Christian community, especially youth, Christian educational institutions and Christian organizations.