Logos of India

GREEN HILLS ENGINEERING COLLEGE, SOLAN (GHEC SOLAN) The dark green abstract emblem of Green Hills Engineering College, Solan (GHEC Solan) features a peaks of mountains, a gearwheel, a dish antenna, a lightning bolt or power symbol and the initials of the college ‘GHEC’. The peaks represent the Himalayan mountain range and the dense Deodar forests that surround the college campus in Himachal Pradesh; the gearwheel is an universal emblem for mechanical engineering, industry and automation; and the satellite dish represents telecommunications, information technology and global connectivity; and the lightning bolt represents electrical energy, power, and dynamism.

HIMACHAL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING, PAONTA SAHIB (HIET) The logo of Himachal Institute of Engineering, Paonta Sahib (HIET) features a black circle housing a gearwheel inscribed with the name of the group of institutions. The circle inside the gearwheel features blue sky with white mountains, red and blue abstract motifs of humans and a green tree. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या ददाति विनयं’ (Narayana Pandit, Hitopadehsa), which translates to ‘Knowledge Gives Humility’ is written below the gearwheel. The name of the managing group is written in black sans-serif letters on the right. The gearwheel symbolises engineering, technology, industry and progress; the pine tree alongside the mountain silhouette directly represents the natural geography of Himachal Pradesh, which is known for its Himalayan ranges and coniferous forests; and the human figures represent community, growth, teamwork and holistic human development.

HIMACHAL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, SHAHPUR KANGRA (HIET) The logo of Himachal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Shahpur Kangra (HIET) features a black circle housing a gearwheel inscribed with the name of the group of institutions. The circle inside the gearwheel features blue sky with white mountains, red and blue abstract motifs of humans and a green tree. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या ददाति विनयं’ (Narayana Pandit, Hitopadehsa), which translates to ‘Knowledge Gives Humility’ is written below the gearwheel. The name of the managing group is written in black sans-serif letters on the right. The gearwheel symbolises engineering, technology, industry and progress; the pine tree alongside the mountain silhouette directly represents the natural geography of Himachal Pradesh, which is known for its Himalayan ranges and coniferous forests; and the human figures represent community, growth, teamwork and holistic human development.

HIMALAYAN GROUP OF PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS (HGPI)  The emblem of Himalayan Group of Professional Institutions (HGPI) features a golden shield with brown details. The shield houses an image of goddess Saraswati and the initials of the group. The shield is crested by a mortarboard hat and supported by a pair of laurels. Goddess Saraswati embodies the essence of vach (speech), knowledge, and creative expression, symbolising the power to purify the self through the flow of wisdom and art. She represents the pursuit of knowledge and truth, free from the distractions and illusions of the material world. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the mortarboard or Oxford hat symbolises educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

ARNI UNIVERSITY (AU) The golden coloured logo of Arni University (AU) features a shield inscribed with a motif rising sun, an open book, the Staff of Caduceus and a mortarboard hat. The shield is supported by a pair of laurels on the sides. The name of the university ‘Arni’ is inscribed on a banner placed on the shield at the bottom. The name of the university is written on the  right of the shield. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the Staff of Caduceus with a pair of entwined snakes and wings denotes medicine and medical profession; the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication. The colour gold symbolises wealth, prosperity, power, prestige ...

ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (ABVGIET) The emblem of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology (ABVGIET) features an orange gearwheel inscribed with the name of the college housing  a segment with the motifs of a hoe, a set of gear wheels, a suspension bridge, a laptop computer, a transmission tower and a pair of dish antennae. The bottom blue segment houses the motifs of a mountain range, a power symbol and crossed hammer and spanner supported by the initials of the college and the name of the place of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्याधनं सर्वधनप्रधानम्’ (Niti Satakam, Bhartihari), which translates to ‘Wealth of Education is the Supreme of all the Wealth’ is written on a green banner placed below the gearwheel. The emblem uses the colour palette of the national colours of India. The gearwheel is the universal symbol for mechanical engineering, industry, and technical progress, u...

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDIES, HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY, SHIMLA (UCBS HPU SHIMLA) The emblem of University College of Business Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (UCBS HPU Shimla) features a circle housing the motif of a snowclad mountain range with peaks, green mountains and yellow sun with blue sky and running water, a Trishula (trident) and an open book. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The mountain range with snowcapped mountains reflects the scenic natural landscape of Himachal Pradesh, highlighting the college’s unique identity and setting in the Himalayas. The bright yellow sun symbolises the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and a bright future for the students. The open book is a universal symbol for the pursuit of education, wisdom and academic excellence. The Trishula (trident) connects to the deep cultural and spiritual heritage of the region, representing strength, protection and the driving fo...

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, GCET, JAMMU (SOAR-J) The emblem of School of Architecture, GCET, Jammu (SOAR-J) features a silhouette visual profile of the cityscape of Jammu region's traditional temple shikhara and heritage architecture signifying that the modern architectural progress should remain deeply rooted in local culture, craftsmanship and historic ethos. The motto of the college ‘Comprehend Conceive Create Contribute’ forms the bottom curve of the bordering circle. The name of the college forms the upper curve of the circle. The overarching circular geometry represents unity, wholeness and a holistic approach to spatial design.

UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY, SHIMLA (UIIT HPU SHIMLA) The emblem of University Institute of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (UIIT HPU Shimla) features a gearwheel housing the motifs of a snowclad mountain range, green mountains, a waterbody, a cogwheel, an USB port icon, an open book, and a pair of patterns of  constellation with nodes. The gearwheel is ensconced by a circle. The name of the college in Devanagari and English and its motto in Sanskrit ‘योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्’ (Verse 50, Chapter 2, Bhagavad Gita) meaning ‘Yoga is Skill in Action’ are written around the circle. The gearwheel and the cogwheel represent core engineering, industriousness and the practical application of technology; the mountain ranges and the blue sky reflect the beautiful, serene environment of the Summer Hill campus in Shimla and the broader mountain geography of Himachal Pradesh; the USB port icon and the constellation of n...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE NALAGARH (GC NALAGARH) The emblem of Government College Nalagarh (GC Nalagarh) features a circle housing the motifs of a lotus, a full radiating sun and a pair of green leaves. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and its motto in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’. The radiant sun serves as a visual metaphor for the illumination of the mind, warmth and the eternal spread of intellect and wisdom dispelling the darkness of ignorance. The flower and the leaves represent growth, potential and the blossoming of a student's hidden talents.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE DIGGAL (GDC DIGGAL) The emblem of Government College Diggal (GDC Diggal) features a blue shield housing the motifs of a yellow lotus, a traditional lamp and an open book placed over water. The shield is surrounded by four blue banners inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and its motto in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’. The Shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lotus symbolises purity, resilience and personal growth; the lamp signifies enlightenment, wisdom, and the awakening of the intellect.; the book represents formal education, institutional learning and the storehouse of universal knowledge; and the water waves symbolise the vast ocean of knowledge and existence that needs to be navigated with the help of education.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE DHARAMPUR (GC DHARAMPUR) The emblem of Government Degree College Dharampur (GC Dharampur) features a circle housing a radiating traditional lamp, an open book and a blue banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘स्वाध्यायान्मा प्रमदः’ (Shikshavalli, verse 11, Taittiriya Upanishad), which translates to ‘Never be Lazy or Neglectful in Your Study and Acquisition of Knowledge’ . The circle is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its year of establishment. The book represents formal education, the pursuit of academic knowledge and literacy; and the lit lamp serves as a universal symbol of enlightenment, wisdom and the elimination of the darkness of ignorance.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE ARKI (GC ARKI) The emblem of Government College Arki (GC Arki) features a yellow circle housing the motifs of an open book, a lotus and a veena placed over the backdrop of a mountain range with peaks, rising sun and flowing rivers  supported by a band inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit, which is an extract from the Kathopanishad ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’ (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad) meaning ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’. A yellow banner placed on the circle at the bottom half is inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari. The book represents formal education, the pursuit of knowledge, literacy and the academic foundations offered by the college; the lotus represents purity, self-regeneration and rising above obstacles to attain enlightenment through wisdom; and the veena highlights the institution's commitment to holistic education, creativity and the fine arts. The rising sun symbolises the dawn of wisdom, the dispelling of the ...

ACHARYA SRI CHANDER COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE & HOSPITAL, SIDHRA, JAMMU (ASCOMS) The blue and red banner shaped logo of Acharya Sri Chander College of Medical Science & Hospital, Sidhra, Jammu (ASCOMS) features an image of Acharya Sri Chander, the acronym of the college ‘ASCOMS’ and a red and white emblem of three mountain peaks supporting the Staff of Caduceus. The name and address of the college is written in English and Devanagari below these elements. The mountain peaks represent the geographic placement of the institute in Jammu & Kashmir, echoing the surrounding Himalayan landscape. The Staff of Caduceus entwined with a pair of wings and entwined serpents serves as the universal symbol for a doctor representing healing, medicine and the clinical professions.

BABA MAAN SINGH COLLEGE OF NURSING (BMSCN) The logo of Baba Maan Singh College of Nursing (BMSCN) features the Staff of Caduceus with a pair of wings and entwined serpents, the initials of the college ‘BMS’ and a Greek cross in a heart. The motifs are supported by a pair of golden laurels and a black crescent shape and the text ‘College of Nursing’. The full name and address of the college are written on the right in black and maroon. The Staff of Caduceus is a highly recognised symbol in modern healthcare and nursing education, historically associated with communication, balance and the facilitation of healing and it serves as an insignia for medical branches and nursing institutions across the globe. The Greek cross and heart elements symbolise humanitarian aid, emergency medical care and the deep-seated empathy and compassion foundational to the nursing profession. The laurel wreath signifies academic excellence, distinction, honours and a dedication to high professional stan...

DATA RANPAT DEV GROUP OF COLLEGES (DRD GROUP) The blue colour emblem of Data Ranpat Dev Group of Colleges (DRD Group) features the Staff of Caduceus with a pair of wings and entwined serpents supporting an open book and a golden rising sun. These are supported by a pair of laurels and the name of the place of the college. 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’  crests the sun. The name of the college surmounts the motifs and a pair of stars are placed on the sides. The Staff of Caduceus is a highly recognised symbol in modern healthcare and nursing education, historically associated with communication, balance and the facilitation of healing and it serves as an insignia for medical branches and nursing institutions across the globe. The book symbolises knowledge, learning and academic excellence; the sun symbolises enlightenment, wisdom a...

GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, RAJOURI (GMC RAJOURI) The circular emblem of Government Medical College, Rajouri (GMC Rajouri) features a circle housing the motifs of the Staff of Caduceus with a pair of wings and entwined serpents, the National Flag and the Rajouri Fort (Dhanidhar Fort). These are ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The Staff of Caduceus is a highly recognised symbol in modern healthcare and nursing education, historically associated with communication, balance and the facilitation of healing and it serves as an insignia for medical branches and nursing institutions across the globe. The flag refers to the nationalistic orientation of the college; and the fort refers to the local history and heritage. The book symbolises knowledge, learning and academic excellence.  

SIDDHI VINAYAK COLLEGE OF NURSING, KATHUA (SVCN KATHUA) The maroon colour emblem of Siddhi Vinayak College of Nursing, Kathua (SVCN Kathua) features a spread of six-petal lotus holding the motif of a pair of supporting hands holding three humans - an infant, an adult and an elderly. The name of the college is written in sans-serif condensed capitals. The motto of the college ‘Caring Humanity is Our Motto’ is written in script at the bottom. The flower-spread represents growth, healing, vitality and renewal, framing the nursing profession as one that nurtures life and helps individuals flourish back to health. The enclosing hands are a universal symbol of care, protection, support and nursing intervention; the three human figures or lifespan continuum symbolise that nursing is an all-encompassing discipline dedicated to the health and well-being of humanity across the entire lifespan—from infancy to old age. The maroon or deep red colour represents vitality, life-giving blood, de...

STEPHENS INSTITUTE OF PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES (SIPS) The emblem of Stephens Institute of Paramedical Sciences (SIPS) features the motifs of a profile of a nurse, a greek cross and a cupped leaves housing the image of the Staff of Caduceus. These are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Rising Knowledge With Care’ and supported by a banner inscribed with the name of the college. The figure of a female nurse wearing a classic nursing cap and uniform represents the core values of the profession: dedication, clinical care and the human touch central to nursing and paramedical services. The Greek cross is a universally recognised foundational symbol for medical care, first aid and healthcare infrastructure. The Caduceus or Rod of Asclepius with Leaves features a central staff entwined by a snake (associated with healing, medicine and renewal) flanked by supportive, leaf-like hands or laurels, which traditionally symbolise growth, victory and the pursui...

GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, KATHUA (GMC KATHUA) The emblem of Government Medical College, Kathua (GMC Kathua) features a blue circle housing the motifs of an open book supporting the Staff of Caduceus with a pair of wings and entwined serpents supporting a torch with flames of fire and the initials of the college ‘GMC’. These are supported by a stylised Chinar leaf and sun rays. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college, which is placed on a blue flower spread. The motto of the college ‘Success Through Perseverance’ is written on a blue banner. The Staff of Caduceus is a highly recognised symbol in modern healthcare and nursing education, historically associated with communication, balance and the facilitation of healing and it serves as an insignia for medical branches and nursing institutions across the globe. The flames above the staff symbolises enlightenment, knowledge and life. The book signifies education, continuous academic lear...

GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, DODA (GMC DODA) The gold and brown emblem of Government Medical College, Doda (GMC Doda) features the Staff of Caduceus with a pair of wings entwined serpents with the stylised letters ‘C’ and ‘V’ supported by a pair of laurels and banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Service to Mankind’. The name of the college surmounts the motifs. The Staff of Caduceus is a highly recognised symbol in modern healthcare and nursing education, historically associated with communication, balance and the facilitation of healing and it serves as an insignia for medical branches and nursing institutions across the globe. The letters ‘C’ and ‘V’ stand for Chenab Valley, which is the alternative historical name for the institution (Chenab Valley Medical College) due to its geographic placement nestled within the majestic Chenab Valley hills. The laurels serve as a timeless symbol of honour, academic distinction, victory and the pursuit of excellence.

HIMACHAL PRADESH STATE COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING, SOLAN (SCERT SOLAN) The emblem of Himachal Pradesh State Council of Educational Research and Training, Solan (SCERT Solan) features a yellow circle placed on a thirteen-petal lotus flowerspread housing an image of a swan. The lotus is ensconced by a circular border, which is inscribed with the name and place of the college. The name and place of the college are inscribed on a red circular border in Devanagari. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘तेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु’ (Shanti mantra, Taittiriya Upanishad), which translates to ‘May our Study be Enlightening’ is inscribed on a red banner placed below the seal. The swan placed over a golden sun, which is associated with Goddess Saraswati, symbolises vairagya (detachment), purity and viveka (the intellectual ability to discriminate between right and wrong or truth and untruth. The white lotus, which thrives in mud but remains untouched by impurities, represents the ...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF NURSING, GANDHI NAGAR, JAMMU (GCN GANDHI NAGAR, JAMMU) The emblem of Government College of Nursing, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu (GCN Gandhi Nagar, Jammu) features a silhouette of an architectural dome or arch housing the motifs of the planet Saturn with its ring, a range of mountains with peaks, a test tube with DNA helix and a partial gearwheel and a tree. A green banner placed below the dome is inscribed with the motto of the college in Arabic ‘قْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ’ (Verse 1, Surah Al-Alaq), which translates to‘Read in the Name of Your Lord Who Created’.  The name of the college is written along the outline of the arch. The dome and arch architecture acts as a direct cultural homage to the revered 18th-century Sufi saint Hazrat Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah, after whom the university is named. The Saturn with planetary ring highlights the university's forward-looking focus on STEM and advanced research. The vertical double-helix strand stands for ...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE SOLAN (GC SOLAN) The emblem of Government College Solan (GC Solan) features a circle housing the motifs of banyan tree with rising sun as the backdrop supported by green plains, an open book and flowing water. The circle is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the motto of the college  in Sanskrit ‘योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्’ (Verse 50, Chapter 2, Bhagavad Gita), which translates to ‘Yoga is Skill in Action’ and its name in Devanagari. The tree symbolises strength, individuality, expression, calmness, growth, the interconnectedness of everything and perpetuity; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the green plains and water refer to the Kotla Nala and the nearby plains; and the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

GOVERNMENT GANDHI MEMORIAL SCIENCE COLLEGE, JAMMU (GGM SC JAMMU) The emblem of Government Gandhi Memorial Science College, Jammu (GGM SC Jammu) features three orange and cyan feathers held by a royal coronet with a scroll inscribed with the motto ‘Ich Dien’ of the college in Old German, which translates to ‘I Serve’. The name of the college surmounts the motifs and its year of establishment is written at the bottom. The college was originally established in 1905 as the Prince of Wales College to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales (later King George V) to Jammu. Because of this royal connection, the institution adopted the official heraldic badge of the Heir Apparent to the British throne. Even after independence, when the institution was renamed in honour of Mahatma Gandhi, the college retained its historic heritage crest. The three feathers of the crest feature a plume of three ostrich feathers. In classic heraldry, this design is known as the Prince of Wales's f...

SVS MEDICAL COLLEGE (SVSMC) The emblem of SVS Medical College (SVSMC) features a yellow shield with green outlines  housing the motifs of banyan tree, rising sun and a traditional lamp supported by the text ‘SVS MCH’. Below these, the Staff of Caduceus entwined by a pair of serpents and supported by an open book inscribed with the text ‘SVS MCH’. At the bottom, the motto of the college in Sanskrit  ‘सत्यमेव जयते’, which translates to ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’ is inscribed. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the tree symbolises strength, individuality, expression, calmness, growth, the interconnectedness of everything and perpetuity; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the Staff of Caduceus represents medicine and medical profession.

DRD GROUP OF COLLEGES (DRDGC) The emblem of DRD Group of Colleges (DRDGC) features a blue circle housing the motifs of the Staff of Caduceus with a pair of wings and entwined by a pair of serpents, a yellow rising sun and a pair of laurels along with the names of the college and its place and its motto in Sanskrit ‘निष्ठा धृतिः सत्यम्’ (), which translates to ‘Dedication Perseverance Truth’. The Staff of Caduceus represents medicine and medical profession; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication. The colour blue signifies serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.

SIDDHI VINAYAK COLLEGE OF NURSING, SORO (SVCN SORO) The emblem of Siddhi Vinayak College of Nursing, Soro (SVCN Soro) features a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college supported by a pair of orange laurels on the sides and a blue banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Nurses are the Heart of Healthcare’ at the bottom. The motifs of an orange pair of hands holding a red open book inscribed with the images of a nurse and Lord Ganesha and a red traditional lamp are placed within the circular border. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the book refers to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; the nurses refers to the nursing education; Lord Ganesha symbolises wisdom, prosperity, beginnings and removal of obstacles; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.