MLCU Shillong Admission 2026

Martin Luther Christian University

Shillong, Meghalaya · MLCU Shillong · Estd. 2005

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

MLCU 2026-27 admissions at mlcuniv.in. Application typically February-June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Martin Luther Christian University

Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), established in 2005 by an Act of the Meghalaya state legislature, is a private state university located at Nongrah, Dongktieh, Shillong. The university is named after Martin Luther — the 16th-century German theologian who initiated the Protestant Reformation. MLCU is one of the first private universities in the North-East and is run by the Bishop-Christ-Church based Christian education society. It was the first Christian university in India to be granted university status.

MLCU has multiple schools — Behavioural Sciences, Business & Management, Communication, Education, Health Sciences (Public Health, Nursing, Physiotherapy), Indigenous Studies, Music, Religious Studies, Sciences and Social Work. Strong programmes in social work, public health and indigenous studies. NAAC accredited.

Admissions through MLCU Entrance Test + interview or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. PhD through MLCU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

MLCU Entrance + Interview / Merit

Conducted by Martin Luther Christian University Shillong

Admissions through MLCU Entrance Test + Interview or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. PhD through MLCU PhD entrance + interview.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 45% + entrance/interview. PG: bachelor 50% + entrance/interview. PhD: PG 55% + entrance + interview.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
MLCU Admission Opens 2026	15 Feb 2026	—	mlcuniv.in	Upcoming
MLCU Entrance + Interview 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	mlcuniv.in	Upcoming
MLCU Counselling 2026	20 Jul 2026	—	mlcuniv.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

MLCU merit scholarships, Christian Education Network scholarships, NE Council scholarships, Tribal scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; Christian minority preference for theology.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Martin Luther Christian University?

Martin Luther Christian University admits students primarily through MLCU Entrance + Interview / Merit. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Martin Luther Christian University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Martin Luther Christian University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Martin Luther Christian University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Martin Luther Christian University accept MLCU Entrance + Interview / Merit scores?

MLCU Entrance + Interview / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Martin Luther Christian University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.