[2] 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.

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.

Martin Luther Christian University was created by Act No.