Meghalaya as an Educational Destination

Despite the fact that the state of Meghalaya does not occupy a vast portion of the Indian land but it is surely evolving into one of the most advanced and technically advanced states. Going by the data collected in the 2001 census, approximately 63.31 % of the residents of the state of Meghalaya are literate.

The state has one central university located at Shillong. In addition to it there are few professional colleges including the premier "Shillong Engg. & Management" College located at Mawlai, Shillong.

Like all other states in the country, Meghalaya has also adopted the policy of free and compulsory education for its students up to the age of 14. The state also follows a uniform system of education i.e. the 10+2 system which is followed in all other states of the country. The primary stage consists of Classes I-IV, the middle stage consists of Classes V-VII and the secondary stage consists of Classes VIII-X. The higher secondary stage comprises of Classes XI and XII after which a student pursues higher education.

Educational Institutions

Universities

1. North Eastern Hill University P.O. NEHU Campus Mawkynroh Umshing Shillong, Meghalaya

2. Martin Luther Christian University KJPA Conference Centre Central Ward Shillong, Meghalaya

North Eastern Hill University
North-Eastern Hill University was set up by an Act of Parliament and notified on 19th July 1973. Since its inception, North-Eastern Hill University has been instrumental in disseminating and advancing knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning At present, there are fifty-three undergraduate colleges affiliated to the University including eight professional colleges. The University Central Library whose membership includes university and college teachers, postgraduate and undergraduate honours students and members of the non- teaching staff has a collection of close to 2,00,000 books, 38,000 bound periodicals and it subscribes to 316 foreign and 366 Indian current journals.

A number of departments of the University now receive special grants from University Grants Commission under its Special Assistance Programme. Four of the Science departments including Geography also receive grants under the UGC's SAP/COSIST Programme.

Address
North Eastern Hill University
P.O. NEHU Campus
Mawkynroh Umshing Shillong - 793 022 Meghalaya
Pin: 793022
Phone: 364 - 250101
Fax: 364 - 250076
E-mail: B_Pakem@nehus.ren.nic.in, Tondon1@sancharnet.in, khathing@nehu.ac.in
Website: www.nehu.ac.in
Reg. Phone: 364 - 250067
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Promod Tandon
Tel: 0364 2550101, 2521003(O) 2550074(R)
Fax: 2550076
Registrar: Prof. D. T. Khathing
Tel: 0364 2550067(O) 2551497(R)
Fax: 2551634 2550076 / 2550100/2551634


Martin Luther Christian University
Martin Luther Christian University was established as a private university in the year 2005 with an objective of meeting the challenges and requirements of the present-day workplace.


Martin Luther Christian University is known to emphasize skills and experiential learning and offers hands-on development projects for its students, to acquire not only knowledge and skills, but the real-life expertise needed to pursue gainful and fulfilling careers.

Courses Offered

B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology
B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology
B.Sc Surgical Technology
B.Sc optometry
B.Sc Physician Assistant
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Computer Applications
BSW
MSW
MSc counselling psychology
MA Christian Management
MA traditional Music
PGD Computer Applications
PGD Peace Studies
PGD Applied Microbiology
MA Mission & Development Practice

Address
Martin Luther Christian University
KJPA Conference Centre
Central Ward, Shillong
Pin : 793001
E-mail : contact@mlcuniv.in
Website : www.mlcuniv.in