Abstract: The three major tribes’ communities inhabited Meghalaya –the Khasi, the Jaintia, and the Garo. There are three major traditional political institutions, the Syiemship among the Khasis, the Doloiship among the Jaintias, and the Nokmaship among the Garos. The traditional political institutions of tribal people are deeply rooted in their cultural practices and are integrated within the framework of Autonomous District Councils. These institutions provide a blend of traditional wisdom and modern governance structures, ensuring that tribal communities can preserve their identity while participating in the broader democratic processes of India. Traditional institutions like Durbar Shnong and Nokmas have sometimes overlapped with or been influenced by the formal structures of Autonomous District Councils.