Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) was established in Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya in July 2005. The creation of the university is in accordance with the University Grant Commission (UGC). The university ranked 48th in the top 50 private universities in the country by Outlook, 2023. MLCU offers high-quality education that enables students to graduate as well-rounded professionals, ready to serve with purpose, integrity, and efficiency globally. Emphasizing Skills and Experiential Learning, MLCU provides hands-on development projects for students to acquire not just knowledge and skills but also the practical expertise necessary for pursuing rewarding and fulfilling careers.
Martin Luther Christian University Admission is open for various UG and PG programs like BCA, BSc, BA, BBA, MBA, PhD and others, for the academic year 2024-25. Interested candidates can apply for admission by visiting the official website of the university. All the courses are offered on a first come first served basis except the PhD program where an entrance examination is a requirement.
MLCU Highlights
Established | Type |
2005 | Private |
Set by |
Government of Meghalaya |
Entrance Examination |
MLCU entrance examination only for PhD courses and lateral entry after Diploma (if required) |
Courses Offered |
51 courses, 8 Pre-Degree Diploma Program and 15 summer term programs |
Popular Course |
Allied Health Sciences, Social Work, Business Administration |
Application mode |
Online |
Admission Criteria |
First come first serve |
Facilities Available |
Library, Canteen, Counselling-Psychological and Career and Lounge |
Official Website |
www.mlcuniv.in |
MLCU Ranking
- Ranked 48th in the top 50 private universities in the country by Outlook Magazine, 2023
- MLCU ranks No.1 in Meghalaya for Private Multidisciplinary University as per the Education World (EW) India Higher Ranking 2022-23
- Ranked 52nd among the top 100 private universities in the country and ranked 1st in Meghalaya in the Education World (EW) India Higher Education Ranking 2022-2023
MLCU Courses
MLCU offers the following courses as top courses of MLCU:
Courses |
Details |
BSc |
Duration- 4 years
Eligibility- Candidates must have passed 10+2 with science from recognised board
Specialization- Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology General, Public Health, Physician Assistant, Surgical and Operation Theatre Technology |
BA |
Duration: 3 years or 4 years with honours or honours with research
Eligibility: Candidates must have passed 10+2 in any stream. (preferably with a certificate in music for BA Music)
Specialization-English Language Education, English Literature, Music
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BSW |
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Applicants must have passed 10+2 (Science or Arts or Commerce) from a recognised board. |
BCA |
Duration: 3 years or 4 years with honours or honours with research
Eligibility: Applicants must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
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BBA |
Duration: 3 years or 4 years with honours or honours with research
Eligibility: Applicants must have passed 10+2 (Science or Arts or Commerce) from a recognised board. |
BPH |
Duration: 4 years (3 + 1-year rural posting, 1 year includes a bridge course in health sciences).
Eligibility: Applicants must have passed 10+2 (Science or Arts or Commerce) from a recognised board.
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BTTM
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Duration: 4 years with honours or honours with research
Eligibility: Applicants must have passed 10+2 (Science or Arts or Commerce) from a recognised board.
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MSW |
Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Any bachelor’s degree
Subjects: Family and Child Studies, Community Development, Public Health, Department of Public Health, Medical Social Work, Psychiatric Social Work
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MTTM |
Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Any bachelor’s degree
Subjects: Travel Agency and Tour Operations, Adventure Tourism, Event Management
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MPH |
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Any bachelor’s degree. Applicants with a non-science background will have to take additional MOOCS programmes concurrently in biology and mathematics.
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M.Sc.
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Duration- 2 years
Eligibility- Candidates must have passed graduation in their respective discipline from a recognised university.
Subjects- Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology with specialisations in Medical Microbiology or Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Imaging Technology |
MBA |
Duration- 2 years
Eligibility- Any bachelor’s degree. Students with a 4- year BBA are eligible for 1- year MBA |
Ph.D |
Duration- 3 Years
Eligibility- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the relevant subject with at least 2 years of experience. |
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MLCU Admission
- Admission will be granted on the first come first serve basis.
- Admission to Ph.D. programs is done on the basis of merit scored in the entrance examination followed by an interview.
- Admission process in MLCU is both online.
How to Apply?
- Visit the official website of the university and go to the admission section.
- Select apply online and register yourself by verifying your phone number and login using the same id and password.
- Now, fill all the personal details and education qualification and then select the course you want to apply for.
- Upload all the required documents to validate your info and click submit.
- Now make the payment and save the application form for future references.
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MLCU Placements
The MLCU Placement cell aims at making available quality placement opportunities for students and at maintaining linkages with the Corporate Industry. The Placement Cell is responsible for maintaining contacts with the Industries specific to their faculty specialization and for arranging placement visits to the campus. The average salary is INR 3 LPA.
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MLCU Scholarships
MLCU has set up a scholarship fund known as the MLCU Scholarship Fund. The objective of MLCUSF is to provide financial assistance to MLCU students on a merit-means basis.
MLCU awards scholarships to its students every year following certain criteria.
- A student must be registered in a full-time degree or diploma course.
- A student should have completed at least one year or semester of the course.
- The applicant for the scholarship should have a good record of attendance and academic progress.
Following are the Available Scholarships:
Name of The Scholarships |
Purpose |
Bluebell Reade Standal Syiem Scholarship Fund |
Scholarship for a rural female student |
Dr Helen Giri Scholarship Fund |
Fund for promotion for music |
Elder T.E. Diengdoh Scholarship Fund |
Open |
Dr Rajaratnam Scholarship Fund |
Open |
Queensillies & Jwinsillies Scholarship Fund |
Annual scholarship to a lady student of Allied Health Sciences |
Dr Domes Roy Shullai Memorial Scholarship |
To award UG and PG students for their efforts in research projects that would be beneficial for the communities. |
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MLCU Facilities
- Library: The University has both Central and Departmental libraries. The main library is housed in the main campus and is accessible to all the students and staff of MLCU whilst the departmental libraries with more specific and specialized holdings are located in respective departments and accessible to students and staff of those departments.
- It provides full text searches of almost 2000 journals. As of 2013, more than 8000 institutions in more than 160 countries had access to JSTOR, most access is by subscription, but some older public domain content is freely available to anyone. JSTOR content is provided by more than 900 publishers. The database contains more than 1900 journal titles.
- Anti-Ragging Policy: In view to prohibit, prevent and eliminate the menace of ragging, the University has implemented the regulations notified by the University Grants Commission on curbing the menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutes. They implemented this policy as per the direction of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
- Hostel: The Institute provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls in the campus. Hostel is fully equipped with the facilities and amenities that are required to stay healthy. Hostel has a 24 hours power supply and drinking water point on each floor. It also provides 3 times a day meal to all students with snacks in the evening. Hostel provides both outdoor and indoor sports infrastructure to all students.
MLCU Faculty
The faculty details of MLCU as gives below:
- No of Head of Department- 14
- Assistant Professor- 61
- Associate Professor- 14
- Professor- 7
- Lecturer- 9
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MLCU FAQs
Ques. Does MLCU provide financial assistance to the students enrolled in any courses?
Ans. Yes, MLCU provides financial assistance to eligible students in the form of scholarships. Students can pick the suitable scholarship from those which are available at MLCU.
Ques. What is the highest package in MLCU?
Ans. The highest package available at MLCu is 4 LPA.
Ques. What entrance exam do you need for admission in a PhD course?
Ans. To get admission in Ph.D. program at MLCu, students are required to appear and pass in the MLCU entrance examination.
Ques. Where does this college rank for Bachelor’s in Computer Application?
Ans. MLCU holds 103rd rank all over India for Bachelor’s in Computer Application.
Ques. How to reach MLCU?
Ans. Shillong is well connected to Guwahati through the road. You can reach Guwahati via railways and airways and then take a taxi or bus to Shillong.