MLCU reopened on Mar 22, 2021, exactly one year after closing because of the Covid pandemic. Students returned in batches during the week of Mar 22-26. A welcome pandal was erected in the parking lot. Students were welcomed with music, gifts and snacks, not to mention loud and cheerful hellos! The joy of being back created a carnival atmosphere, with special words for the new students
who have come to the campus for the first time, many with parents and family members.
Registration desks for all the departments were set up to provide information about classes and
schedules. Students were screened for temperature check and other Covid protocols were followed.
The following materials were distributed to the students during the registration:
1. 3 Ply Face Mask with MLCU logo, also given to the teaching and non-teaching staff of MLCU
2. Personalized MLCU pen
3. Welcoming note from the university counselor
4. Juice and biscuits
5. MLCU Sweat shirts for the freshers
6. Teilang, anovel about Shillong
The Office of the Dean of Students will put in place a Campus Health Plan which has been approved
by the University.
Is Martin Luther Christian University recognised by the UGC? Yes, the creation of the university is in accordance with the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 under Section 2(f) and the university is empowered to grant degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act. >> View UGC Recognition
What scholarships can the students avail? The SC/ST students can apply for a Tribal Scholarship or a State Government Scholarship. Students who have completed one (1) year of study in their respective courses in Martin Luther Christian University can also avail of the MLCU Scholarship. >> Read More on Scholarships.
Recognising the risk posed by commutes in public transport, the University has arranged to and fro bus services for all its staff wherein proper physical distancing and sanitary protocols are strictly adhered to.
Thermal scanning with contactless thermometers is carried out at the entrance for everyone who enters the University premises.
Hand sanitisation facilities are placed in various areas of the premises.
Staggered work hours and working days is implemented for all the staff. Wherever possible, rotation is arranged to reduce the number of people in the premises.
Meetings and conferences are carried out in a blended mode both online and offline.
Classes are conducted regularly via online mode and grades are awarded through continuous formative evaluation.
Entrance of outsiders is restricted. Students applying for seats are directed to apply online via a dedicated portal in the University’s website.
Staff are encouraged to stay home and isolate themselves in case they suspect to have come into contact with the virus.
Schedules of offline classes are done in a manner to ensure that only 40% of the total number of students are coming to the university in a day.
Vacancy
Applications are invited for the position of JRF (2 post), Project Assistant (4 post), Field Assistant (4 post) for the DST project titled “Development of Science and Technology Innovation Hub: Utilization and adaption of traditional knowledge, resources and technological advances in post-harvest management and nutrition for empowering children, women and youth in tribal Meghalaya”.
The desirable qualifications required are as follows:
1. For JRF: – MSc Food Science/ M.Tech Food Technology/ MSc Nutrition and Dietetics/ MSc Clinical Nutrition / MSc Home Science (Specialized in Nutrition).
Preferred: NET, Experience in Food Processing, Product Development & Analysis of nutrients.
2. For Project Assistant: MSW/ MA Adult Education/ MSc Home Science/ MA in Rural Development and allied disciplines.
3. For Field Assistant: MSW/ MA Adult Education/ MSc Home Science/ MA in Rural Development and allied disciplines.
Interested candidates can download the application form and submit it via email at hrofficemlcu@gmail.com or drop in the filled application form to the HR office, MLCU on or before April 22, 2021.