Logos of India

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE AMBALA CANTT. (GC AMBALA CANTT.) The emblem of Government College Ambala Cantt. (GC Ambala Cantt.) features a pink shield crested by Dharma Chakra and surmounted by the name of the college. The shield houses a sharp upward pointing triangular shape inscribed with the initials ‘GC’ of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञानं शीलम् भूषणम्’ (Verse 83, Niti Shatakam, Bhartrihari), which translates to ‘Knowledge and Character are the True Ornaments’ is written on a banner, which is placed on a banner placed below the shield. The text ‘Estd. 1997’ is written on a pink ribbon placed at the bottom. This assemblage is placed on a white and blue tinted oval. The Dharma Chakra symbolises progress, moral righteousness and national pride; the triangular shape signifies high ambition, vertical growth and striving toward technical and academic heights; and the shield signifies the safeguarding of values, knowledge and integrity.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UNA (GC UNA) The emblem of Government College Una (GC Una) features the motifs of a shield inscribed with a rising sun on flowing water. The shield is crested by the Lion Capital-the National Emblem of India, supported on sides by a pair of laurels and a yellow banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit at the bottom. These elements are ensconced by an orange circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The Lion Capital represents national pride, governance and allegiance to the nation; the sun represents the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and the eradication of ignorance through education; the waves of water refer to the Swan River (Soan River), which is a seasonal tributary of the Sutlej River; the laurels symbolise growth, academic prosperity and cultural harvest; and the colour orange signifies energy, vitality, creativity, inspiration, joy and happiness.

SANT BABA DHANGU WALE JI GOVERNMENT COLLEGE BEETAN (GC BEETAN) The emblem of Sant Baba Dhangu Wale Ji Government College Beetan (GC Beetan) features a circle housing landscape with green mountains, orange rising sun, a water and an open book, ensconced by a yellow circular border with red and black outlines. The border is inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college ‘From Darkness to Light’ is inscribed on a red and blue banner placed below the seal. The text ‘Est.: 1997’ is written below the banner. The mountain ranges refers to the western hillock ecosystem of the lower Shivalik Hills range; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the water refers to the Bore Wali Khad, which is a major stream nearby; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the colour yellow symbolises energy, intellect optimism and the high value of wisdom; red represents passion, courage and a vibrant commitment to...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE NARAINGARH (GC NARAINGARH) The emblem of Government College Naraingarh (GC Naraingarh) features a yellow circle housing the motifs of a red rising sun and an open book supported by the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सर्वजन हिताय’ (), which translates to ‘For the Welfare of All’. The circle is ensconced by a light orange circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari, a pair of green laurels and the text ‘1981’. The sun symbolises enlightenment, awakening and intellectual growth; the book represents formal education, the pursuit of wisdom, academic excellence and the open sharing of knowledge; and the green laurels stand for prosperity, vitality, and holistic growth.

MAHARANA PRATAP GOVERNMENT COLLEGE AMB (MPGC AMB) The emblem of Maharana Pratap Government College Amb (MPGC Amb) features a circle housing landscape of green hills, red sun, yellow valley and a water body. An open book and a glowing traditional lamp is placed on the landscape. The circle is ensconced by a yellowish circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. The motto of the college in Sanskrit which is an extract from the Kathopanishad ‘विद्यया अमृतमश्नुते’ (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad), which translates to ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’ is written on an orange banner, which is placed on the circle at the bottom. The name and place of the college in English is written around the seal on top. The status of the college is written in bold blue capitals below the seal. These elements are supported by two pairs of cradling hands in orange and green. The mountain range refers to The Shivalik Foot-Hills, the valley beneath refers to the fertile ...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE CHINTPURNI (GDC CHINTPURNI) The emblem of Government Degree College Chintpurni (GDC Chintpurni) features an image of Goddess Chintpurni Devi (Mata Chinnamastika) on a triangular, orange-veiled central silhouette with two prominent eyes. This honours the local geographic and spiritual anchor of the town, symbolizing divine protection, wisdom, and the removal of worries. The triangular frame is surmounted by an open book and a mortarboard hat. The triangle is placed within an inverted orange crescent inscribed with the motto of the college in Devanagari. The elements are ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college in English and Devanagari. The book refers to education, knowledge, learning and wisdom; the mortarboard hat represents higher education, scholarly accomplishment and the ultimate academic goals of the students.

MOHAN LAL DUTT GOVERNMENT COLLEGE KHAD (GDC KHAD) The emblem of Mohan Lal Dutt Government College Khad (GDC Khad) features a yellow circle housing the motifs of green mountain peaks, a flowing stream, deodar trees, an open book, a traditional lamp and a pair of green laurels. The circle is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its motto in Sanskrit. The mountain peaks, deodar trees and the river refer to the beautiful lush green valley formed by the River Swan and overlooking the picturesque Shivalik Hills; the book is a universal symbol of knowledge, continuous learning and academic excellence; the lamp signifies the enlightenment that dispels ignorance, guiding students from darkness toward wisdom; and the laurels represent growth, honour and victory in achievements.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE BANGANA (GC BANGANA) The emblem of Government College Bangana (GC Bangana) features a circle housing landscape with green mountains, orange rising sun, and a water body with a pair of Ruddy Shelducks/Chakor facing each other. The motto of the college in Sanskrit  ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ surmounts the rising sun. The circle is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The tagline of the college in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञान, स्वाभिमान, कल्याण’, which translates to ‘Knowledge, Self-Respect, Welfare’ is inscribed on a blue banner placed at the bottom. The mountains refer to the Solah Singhi Dhar range of the outer Himalayas as seen in the place of the college; the sun represents the eternal source of energy, life and the awakening of intellect; the water body refers to the massive Gobind Sagar reservoir (formed ...

PROFESSOR SIMMI AGNIHOTRI GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE HAROLI (GDC HAROLI) The gold and red emblem of Professor Simmi Agnihotri Government Degree College Haroli (GDC Haroli) features an open book supporting a structure and a yellow rising sun circumscribed by the name and place of the college in red and supported by a pair of golden laurels. The elements are placed in a circular golden shield. A red banner bearing the motto of the college in Devanagari is placed on the seal at the bottom. The book and the architecture symbolise the dissemination of knowledge, wisdom, and intellectual growth; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the laurels represent academic excellence, achievement, victory and the fruitful growth of the students; the golden circular shield encased in multiple tiers of polished golden circles, represents inclusivity, protection and the lasting legacy of higher education.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE HARIPURDHAR (GC BAROTIWALA) The emblem of Government College Haripurdhar (GC Barotiwala) features a circle housing the motifs of a mountain peak with dark blue sky and yellow rising sun and an open book and a banner inscribed with the tagline of the college in Sanskrit which is an extract from the Kathopanishad ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’ (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad), which translates to ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’.  The circle is ensconced by a yellow circular border bearing the name and place of the college in black. Below the seal, on a yellow banner, the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘तस्यै तपो दमः कर्मेति प्रतिष्ठा’ (Verse 8, Khanda 4, Kena Upanishad), which translates to ‘Of this Knowledge, Austerity, Self-conquest and Works are the Foundation’ is written. The mountain peaks refers to the Dun Valley at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills, where the college is located; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clar...

GOVERNMENT SANSKRIT COLLEGE SOLAN (GSC SOLAN) The emblem of Government Sanskrit College Solan (GSC Solan) features an image of Goddess Saraswati in a circle ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. A red ribbon placed on the seal at the bottom is inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘शं नो तारिणी’, which  translates to 'May the GoddessTharini Be Auspicious Unto Us’. Goddess Saraswati is the God of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning. Her presence directly signifies the college's primary mission as an institution of higher education and classical learning. The veena represents the harmony of tuning mind and intellect, the flow of creative energy and the refinement of arts and speech. The akshamala (rosary) and sacred text represent spiritual focus, continuous learning and the preservation of divine knowledge.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE KANDAGHATR (GDC KANDAGHATR) The emblem of Government Degree College Kandaghatr (GDC Kandaghatr) features a light orange circle housing a shield inscribed with a dove with outstretched wings holding an olive branch, an open book, a brown banner with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्यया विन्दते महत्’, which translates to ‘Greatness Through Knowledge’, a nib of a pen and a trophy. The shield is supported by a pair of green laurels on the sides. The circle is ensconced by an orange circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and the year of establishment of the college. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the flying dove with outstretched wings with an olive branch is a universal symbol of peace, harmony, freedom of thought and the synthesis of new ideas; the book represents the fountain of structured knowledge, academic excellence and continuous learning; the nib of a pen symbolises fre...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE RAMSHEHAR (GDC RAMSHEHAR) The emblem of Government Degree College Ramshehar (GDC Ramshehar) features a circle housing the motifs of  a green mountain range with radiant yellow rising sun and an open book crested by a lit candle and supported by a pair of peacocks. The circle is ensconced by a light blue circular border inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’, the name of the college in Devanagari and a pair of lotus buds. The green mountains refer to the scenic outer Himalayas, nestled within the Shivalik foothills, which forms the locale of the college; the sun symbolises the dawn of wisdom, intellectual enlightenment and the eradication of the darkness of ignorance; the open book represents formal education, academic excellence and accessible learning; the burning flame of the candle represents th...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE SUBATHU (GDC SUBATHU) The emblem of Government Degree College Subathu (GDC Subathu) features a light brown circle housing a shield, a pair of images of Goddess Saraswati and a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit  ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’. The shield bears the motifs of a mountain range, green forests, deodar trees, flame of fire and an open book.  The circle is ensconced by a brown circular border bearing the name and place of the college and two sets of three stars. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the mountains refer to the hill town of Subathu in District Solan, surrounded by dense green Himalayan forests; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; Goddess Saraswati is the God of Learning and wisdom; and the stars embedded in the circular border ref...

SHREE GURU GOBIND SINGH JI GOVERNMENT COLLEGE PAONTA SAHIB (GC PAONTA SAHIB) The emblem of Shree Guru Gobind Singh Ji Government College Paonta Sahib (GC Paonta Sahib) features a yellow and orange circle housing the motifs of a Kalash supported by an open book, which are placed on a purple triangle and an orange sun and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘शीलवृत्फला हि विद्या’ (Verse 51, Chapter 39, Udyoga Parva, Vidura Niti, Mahabharata), which translates to ‘The True Fruit of Education/ knowledge is Good Character and Moral Conduct’. The circle is ensconced by a circular border with black and orange outlines, which is inscribed with the name and place of the college.  the open book symbolises the continuous quest for knowledge, formal academic excellence and the open dissemination of education to all sections of society; the ‘kalsh’ or ‘poornakumbha’ represents spiritual equilibrium, the internal spark of wisdom and enlightenment rising out of disciplined study; the tria...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE SANGRAH (GC SANGRAH) The emblem of Government College Sangrah (GC Sangrah) features a circle housing the motifs of a landscape with green mountain peaks with blue sky, red radiant sun and green field, supporting an open book. The circle is ensconced by a yellow circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and its motto in Sanskrit ‘तेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु’ (Shanti mantra, Taittiriya Upanishad), which translates to  meaning ‘May our Study be Enlightening’. The mountain range with peaks and the green field honours the local terrain of Sangrah and the broader, majestic Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh; the sun represents the dawn of a new day, spiritual awakening and the ultimate transformation brought forth by education as it burns away darkness; and the book is a universal symbol of higher education, intellectual curiosity, accessible knowledge and continuous learning.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE BHARALI (ANJBHOJ) (GDCB) The emblem of Government Degree College Bharali (Anjbhoj) (GDCB) features an open book with a quill pen and an orange sun ensconced by a green circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college and the motif of a girl and a boy reading a book respectively. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्वान सर्वत्र पूज्यते’ (10, Chankya Niti), which translates to ‘Learned is Worshipped Everywhere’ is inscribed on a green banner, which is placed below the seal. The book and quill pen represents the formal pursuit of literacy, higher education, academic excellence and the lifelong acquisition of knowledge; the rising sun symbolises enlightenment, the eradication of the darkness of ignorance and the spreading of intellectual light throughout the region; the green border represents growth, vitality and prosperity, mirroring the rich, natural environment of Himachal Pradesh; and the girl and the boy refer to the students of t...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE RAJGARH (GC RAJGARH) The emblem of Government College Rajgarh (GC Rajgarh) features a circular landscape with a blue sky, radiant sun, dark blue mountain range with snow-capped peaks, flowing water and a tree. A flying dove placed on the circle, which is ensconced by a dark blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college and its year of inception. The dove taking flight represents the liberation of the mind, purity and the pursuit of higher wisdom or knowledge; the mountain range refers to the Churdhar Peak (rising to about 12,000 feet) and the scenic Habban Valley, where the college is located; the wavy water refers to the Giri river; the tree on the riverbank represents growth, stability and branching out into the world; and the sun symbolises enlightenment, the dawn of knowledge and the removal of the darkness of ignorance.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE SARAHAN (GC SARAHAN) The emblem of Government Degree College Sarahan (GC Sarahan) features a circle housing the motifs of a snow-capped mountain range with blue sky, yellow sun and green valleys and a banner inscribed with the tagline of the college in Sanskrit which is an extract from the Kathopanishad ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’ (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad), which translates to ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’. The circle is ensconced by a yellow ochre circular border inscribed in  blue with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘तस्य तपो दमः कर्मेति प्रतिष्ठा’ (Section 4, Kena Upanishad, Sama Veda), which translates to ‘Austerity, Self-control and Work are Its Foundation’ is written on a yellow ochre banner, which displaced below the seal. The mountain range refers to Himalayan Mountains, which represents the scenic geographical location of the institution nestled in the lower Shivalik hills near the Bhur-Si...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE DARLAGHAT (GDC DARLAGHAT) The emblem of Government Degree College Darlaghat (GDC Darlaghat) features a circle housing a landscape of snow-capped mountains, blue sky, yellow rising sun and green forests supporting an open book. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञानम् सर्वजनहिताय’, which translates to ‘Knowledge is for the Well-being of Everyone’ is inscribed on a yellow banner placed below the seal. The mountain range reflects the physical geography and serene landscape of  Solan district, symbolising higher aspirations, stability and growth in harmony with nature; the sun symbolises enlightenment, the dawn of wisdom and the eradication of the darkness of ignorance through education; and the book represents the core values of learning, academic excellence, dissemination of knowledge and the pursuit of higher education.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE KAFFOTA (GDC KAFFOTA) The emblem of Government Degree College Kaffota (GDC Kaffota) features a circle with red outline housing a landscape of snow-capped mountain range with dense forest of deodar trees, an open book and a traditional lamp and the name of the college in Devanagari. The motto of the in Sanskrit ‘विद्या ददाति विनयम्’ (Narayan Pandit, 6, Hitopadesha), which translates to ‘Education Makes One Humble’ is written below the book. The The snow-capped mountains and dense forests directly reflects the college's physical location in the hilly, mountainous terrains of Himachal Pradesh, celebrating the natural heritage and serene environment of the Sirmaur region; the book is a universal symbol of formal learning, knowledge and academic pursuit. It reflects the institution's primary mission to disseminate education and intellectual growth; the lamp represents enlightenment, wisdom and the removal of the darkness of ignorance.

DR. Y.S. PARMAR GOVERNMENT PG COLLEGE NAHAN (GC NAHAN) The emblem of Dr. Y.S. Parmar Government PG College Nahan (GC Nahan) features a blue and white shield with red outlines housing the motifs of snow-capped mountain peaks, red sun, a blooming lotus, a pair of hands holding a red balance scale and the motto of the college  its motto in Sanskrit ‘असतो मा सद्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Unreal Lead Me to the Real’. The mountain clearly portrays majestic snow-capped mountain peaks, representing the location of the college; the sun signifies the dawning of knowledge, energy and the removal of the darkness of ignorance; the lotus stands for purity, beauty, prosperity and the blossoming of a student's inner potential amidst challenges; and the balance scale represents justice, fairness and strict ethical values.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE JAINAGAR (GDC JAINAGAR) The emblem of Government Degree College Jainagar (GDC Jainagar) features a green circle housing the motifs of mountains and ridges, rolling green and blue hills, a grove of deodar trees, an orange and yellow rising sun and an open book. The circle is ensconced by a light green circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its year of establishment separated by two stars. The motto of the college ‘Building Extraordinary Future’ is written on a light green ribbon, which is placed below the seal. The mountains and ridges represent the picturesque hill geography of Tehsil Arki in the Solan district, grounding the institution in its rural and local context; the coniferous deodar trees are iconic to the flora of the locale and these hardy evergreen trees represent resilience, growth, endurance and longevity under challenging conditions; the rising sun universally represents the dawn of wisdom, enlightenment, the removal of...

GORAKSHNATH GOVERNMENT SANSKRIT COLLEGE, NAHAN (GSC NAHAN) The emblem of the Gorakshnath Government Sanskrit College, Nahan (GSC Nahan) features an image of Goddess Saraswati placed within red circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari and  motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ (Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa), which translates to ‘Knowledge is the One That Liberates’. Goddess Saraswati is the God of wisdom, knowledge, arts and learning. Her presence represents the supreme pursuit of academic and spiritual truth. The veena symbolises the harmony of life, speech and the cosmic sound (Nada Brahma) of creation. It represents the fine arts and the expression of knowledge. The lotus seat symbolises purity, true knowledge and transcendence over mundane attachments. The book held in her lower right hand represents the Vedas, scripture and formal academic knowledge. The peacock acts as her mount (Vahana), symbolising bea...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE HARIPURDHAR (GC HARIPURDHAR) The emblem of Government College Haripurdhar (GC Haripurdhar) features a circle with a landscape of snow-capped mountain range with radiant rising sun, a blue mountain range, flowing water, an open book and a monal bird. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘ऋतं स्वाध्याय-प्रवचने’ (Verse 1.9.1, Anuvaka 9, Shiksha Valli, Taittiriya Upanishad), which translates to ‘Practice Divine Righteousness (or cosmic law) along with the Self-study and Teaching of the Scriptures’ is written on a grey banner placed below the seal. The mountain range represents the scenic and snow-capped Churdhar mountain range that frames the campus backdrop; the sun represents the dawn of enlightenment and the elimination of ignorance through higher education; the temple atop the hill (blue mountain range) refers to the Maa Bhangayani Temple the depicting ...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE PAJHOTA (GC PAJHOTA) The emblem of Government College Pajhota (GC Pajhota) features a greyish blue shield housing a pair of flying wings inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit its motto in Sanskrit ‘न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते’ (Shloka 38, Chapter 4, Srimad Bhagavad Gita), which translates to ‘In this World there Exists No Purifier Comparable to Knowledge’. The wings support an open book, a white mountain range with peaks and an orange rising sun. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the flying wings represent standard wings, symbolising freedom of thought, critical thinking and the flight of graduates towards global opportunities; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the snowy peaks represent the geographic location of the institution in the hilly terrain of the Pajhota Valley within the Himalayas; and the orange sun symbolises the dawn of a new era, awakening and the illuminatin...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE SHILLAI (GC SHILLAI)  The emblem of Government College Shillai (GC Shillai) features a red and blue shield housing the motifs of a snow-capped mountain range, red sky, a red and yellow traditional lamp, a wavy water body and a pair of open books and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘मेधावी महीयते’, which translates to ‘The Intelligent is Glorified’. The name of the college is written on a blue banner in Devanagari, which is placed below the shield. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the snow-capped mountain peaks represent the geographical and environmental setting of Himachal Pradesh; the lamp symbolises the enlightenment of knowledge, truth and the removal of the darkness of ignorance; the wavy water refer to the Tons and the Nera rivers; the books represent formal education, academic excellence and continuous learning.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE SHRI RENUKA JI, DADAHU (GC DADAHU)  The emblem of Government College Shri Renuka Ji, Dadahu (GC Dadahu) features a flaming torch supported by the nib of a pen and placed over an open book. The year of the establishment of the college is written below the book. These elements are ensconced by a border with orange outlines, which is inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and the motto of the college ‘विद्वद्वचनं सर्वत्र प्रशंस्यते’, which translates to ‘The Words of the Wise are Praised Everywhere’. The torch represents the enlightenment of knowledge removing the darkness of ignorance; the book serves as the foundation of the inner graphic, signifying that the institution is a sanctuary for education; the nib of a fountain pen highlights the act of writing, expression, and scholarship and it connects the foundation of reading (the book) with active creation and intellectual mastery.