Shillong, June 22 (MExN): Martin Luther Christian University has secured the No. 1 spot among the Private Universities in Meghalaya, and 3rd overall in the North Eastern Region as per the Top 50 Private Universities list published by India Today magazine on June 26, an MCLU press note informed.It was also 38th among a total of 266 Private Universities in the country. Since its inception in 2006, MLCU has awarded a total of 4500 degrees to students from the state, NER and other parts of the country, it said. Out of this, 1570 students have been awarded the Post Graduate degrees, 1147 Graduation degrees, 28 PhD degrees and the rest include diplomas, M.Phils, and various short term courses, it added. Commenting on the news, the Vice Chancellor of the University, RG Lyngdoh congratulated the faculty and the staff of the University who have helped ground the philosophy and policy of the University throughout these years, the press note said. He also appreciated the Meghalaya Private University Regulatory Board (MPURB) and the Government of Meghalaya for guiding and supporting the University since its inception, it added. He also thanked the Almighty God. India Today's Annual Best Universities Survey was conducted by Nielson Company and mirrors the emerging trends in university education.