The current emblem was adopted on 19 January 2022 as part of the state's golden jubilee celebrations.

The design by P. Mario K. Pathaw was chosen following a state-wide competition that attracted 198 entries.

[1][2][3] Previously the state used a seal based on the emblem of India for official purposes.

The emblem is a circular seal depicting the following features:[4] There are three autonomous district councils in Meghalaya which have each adopted distinct emblems to represent themselves.

The government of Meghalaya can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.