Martin Luther Christian University
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Martin Luther Christian University is a private university in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. The university is named after Martin Luther (1483–1546), the father of reformation. MLCU was established in July 2005; it is the first Christian university in India after more than two centuries of Christian education in the country that does not focus on theological training.[1] The creation and functioning of the university is in accordance with the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, under Section 2(f).[2]
Motto | "The light of truth" |
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Established | 2005; 19 years ago (2005) |
Chancellor | Glenn C. Kharkongor |
Vice-Chancellor | T. K. Bamon |
Location | , , |
Campus | Urban |
Colours | MLCU Blue Yellow |
Affiliations | University Grants Commission, andAIU |
Website | www |
Martin Luther Christian University[3] 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.
MLCU is recognized by the UGC vide a notification and the University has been granted Reg.No.284. Several students and graduates of MLCU have been awarded JRF, NET and merit scholarships by the UGC. Many graduates of MLCU are pursuing their higher studies in universities and institutions in different parts of the country and abroad.