 After completing schooling from Ramachandrapuram, Melanchthon proceeded to AELC-Andhra Christian College, Guntur, for pre-university and undergraduate studies leading to B.A..This was during the tenure of Rao Saheb T. S. Paulus, as Principal.Continuing his academics, Melanchthon proceeded to Waltair and enrolled for a postgraduate programme leading to M.A.