He finished the local school of Gulistan, then continued his education at Yerevan State University.

After graduation Meghrian became the chief economist of manufacturing and production in the Shahumian region.

"[2] In June 1992, Meghryan formed a detachment of 25 people in the village of Haterk and went behind enemy lines in the Martakert region.

[3] Meghryan's detachment participated in the recapture of a number of villages in the Martakert region, including Haterk, Umudlu, Madagiz, Tonashen, Dastagir, and the Sarsang Reservoir.

[3] On 11 March 1993, Meghryan was appointed the commander of a military unit by the Ministry of Defense of Armenia.