Logos of India

THANGAVEL WOMEN’S ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (TWASC) The emblem of Thangavel Women’s Arts And Science College (TWASC) features a ‘Vel’, the sacred spear of Lord Muruga supported by a nib of a pen also depicted as a lotus supported by an open book. The motto of the college ‘கற்றனைத்தூறும் அறிவு’ (396, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘Knowledge Grows As Much As One Learns’ is inscribed below the pictorial. The name and details of the college are written at the bottom. The ‘Vel’ is the divine spear of Lord Muruga or Shanmuga. According to Shaiva tradition, the goddess Parvati presented the Vel to her son Murugan, as an embodiment of her shakti, in order to vanquish the asura Surapadman. The lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the nib of a pen symbolises freedom, intelligence, creativity, professionalism, determination and diligence; and the book refers to education, learning and wisdom.

THANTHAI HANS ROEVER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (THRCE) The red and gold shield-shaped emblem of Thanthai Hans Roever College of Education (THRCE) features a cross, a candle and an open book. The shield is supported by a pair of laurels and a banner placed on it at the bottom is inscribed with the name of the college. Below the shield, the motto of the college is inscribed. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the cross cross is the primary symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, his victory over sin and death, and his ultimate sacrifice for humanity; the candle symbolises light, hope, and spiritual enlightenment, representing the triumph of truth over darkness and the human quest for divine connection; the book refers to education, learning and wisdom; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

TEXCITY ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (TASC) The emblem of Texcity Arts and Science College (TASC) features a shield inscribed with the motifs of an open book, a rocket, a hoe and sheaf of paddy, a two pan beam balance and a factory with a chimney. The shield is supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in ‘مَن يَهْدِ اللَّهُ فَهُوَ الْمُهْتَدِي ۖ وَمَن يُضْلِلْ فَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْخَاسِرُونَ’ (surah Araf aya 178) meaning ‘He whom God guides is rightly guided’. This assemblage is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its year of establishment. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book refers to education, knowledge, learning and wisdom; the balance scale refers to justice, equality and fairness; the rocket and the factory refer to science and engineering; the hoe and paddy refer to agriculture.

PARIMAL EDUCATION TRUST (THAAI EDUCATION) The emblem of Parimal Education Trust (Thaai Education) features a motif of a mother and child ensconced by a white circular border with blue and orange outlines inscribed with the name of Trust and its motto ‘Dignity Knowledge Wisdom’. ‘Thaai’ means ‘தாய்’ in Tamil and mother and child motif depicts the love and affection of a mother to her child.

THE KAVERY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOR WOMEN (TKCEW) The red, green and blue colour shield-shaped emblem of The Kavery College of Education for Women (TKCEW) is inscribed with the motifs of a traditional lamp, an open book, a globe of earth, a necktie, a satellite dish antenna, a computer, and an electrical transmission tower, A banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Creativity Success Excellence’ is placed on the shield at the bottom. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the globe denotes education, knowledge, influence, timelessness, global unity and interconnectedness; the necktie symbolises professionalism, authority, confidence, and respect; the computer, and the antenna and the tower refer to science, engineering and technology.

THAVATHIRU KUNDRAKUDI ADIGALAR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOR WOMEN (TKACE) The emblem of Thavathiru Kundrakudi Adigalar College of Education for Women (TKACE) features the portrait of Thavathiru Kundrakudi Adigalar on a yellow circle circumscribed by the motto of the college in Tamil and ensconced by a yellow circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Tamil.

THANTHAI HANS ROEVER COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) The  emblem of Thanthai Hans Roever College (Autonomous) features a plaque inscribed with a cross supported by an open book and a pair of candles. A scenery of the locale of the college with a pair of coconut trees are placed in a circle at the bottom. On a brown banner, placed below the seal, the motto of the college ‘Love Knowledge Service’ is inscribed. The cross is the primary symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, his victory over sin and death, and his ultimate sacrifice for humanity; the book refers to education, learning and wisdom; and the pair of candles symbolises union, balance, partnership, and the merging of two distinct entities into one.

THAVATHIRU SANTHALINGA ADIGALAR ARTS, SCIENCE AND TAMIL COLLEG (TSA COLLEGE) The emblem of Thavathiru Santhalinga Adigalar Arts, Science and Tamil College (TSA College) features a shield supported by a pair of laurels and three stars. The shield houses the motifs of an open book with a pair of wings inscribed with the Tamil letter ‘ழ’, a traditional lamp and a palmleaf script. The name of the college is written on the right in blue sans-serif capitals with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘அன்பு அறிவு ஆற்றல்’ meaning ‘Love Knowledge Power’ written below. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book with wings symbolises liberation through knowledge, imagination, and the ability of literature to transport readers beyond physical limitations; the letter ‘ழ’ (zha/ḻa) is profoundly symbolic, representing far more than just a sound in the Tamil language and it is widely considered an iconic emblem of Tamil identity, culture, and pride; the lamp ...

THALAPATHY K. VINAYAKAM WOMEN'S ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (TKV WOMEN'S COLLEGE) The emblem of Thalapathy K. Vinayakam Women's Arts and Science College (TKV Women's College) features an open book supporting an abstract pink human with a mortarboard hat motif and supported by a tree and glowing sun. These are ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a golden banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கற்க கசடற’ (391, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘Learn What is Worthy’ is inscribed. The book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the human with mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; the tree symbolises strength, individuality, expression, calmness, growth, the interconnectedness of everything and perpetuity; and the sun sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity.

THE MADURAI DIRAVIYAM THAYUMANAVAR HINDU COLLEGE (MDT HINDU COLLEGE) The emblem of The Madurai Diraviyam Thayumanavar Hindu College (MDT Hindu College) features a shield inscribed with an image of Goddess Saraswati, hills of paddy and a torch with flame. Below the shield, on a banner, the motto of the college in Latin ‘Age Quoad Agis’ and in Tamil ‘செய்வன திருந்தச் செய்’ is inscribed. 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 hills refer to agriculture and paddy fields which is the staple occupation of the district of Tirunelveli; and the torch with flame  is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power.

THE STANDARD FIREWORKS RAJARATNAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS) (TSFRCW) The shield-shaped emblem of The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women (Autonomous) (TSFRCW) features the motifs of  a set of six six-pointed stars, a ‘kuthuvilakku’ (traditional lamp), a set of palmleaf manuscripts, a veena and the monogram of Standard Fireworks. Below the shield, on a banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘சேர வாரும் செகத்தீரே’ (Thayumanavar) meaning ‘Come and Gather, O People of the World!’ is inscribed. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the six six-pointed stars symbolises a profound, repeating balance between dualities, representing the union of masculine (upward triangle) and feminine (downward triangle) energies across multiple dimensions, such as heaven and earth or spirit and matter; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the palmleaf manuscripts refer ...

THE QUAIDE MILLETH COLLEGE FOR MEN (QMCMEN) The emblem of The Quaide Milleth College for Men (QMCMen) features a green gearwheel inscribed with the quote from Quran in Arabic ‘مَن يُؤْتَ الْحِكْمَةَ فَقَدْ أُوتِيَ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا ’ (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:269) meaning ‘And whoever is granted wisdom has certainly been granted much Good’ and its motto ‘The Quest’. In the counter of the wheel is a dome of a mosque, an open book, an ink pot with a quill pen and a two pan beam balance. The colour green and the dome refers to the religious affiliation of the college and divine blessings and guidance; the book refers to education, learning and wisdom; the ink pot and pen refers to the heritage of learning, reading and writing; and the balance scale refers to justice, equality and fairness.

THEIVANAI AMMAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TACE) The emblem of Theivanai Ammal College of Education (TACE) features a shield housing the motifs of an open book with a quill pen and crested by a set of seven stars. On a blue banner placed on the shield at the bottom is inscribed with the name of the college. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book with quill refers to education, learning and wisdom; and the set of seven stars refers to the Big Dipper, representing seven sacred sages (rishis).

THENI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (TCAS) The emblem of Theni College of Arts and Science (TCAS) features a shield inscribed with the initials of the college ‘TCAS’ and ‘Where Success Begins’ and the motifs of five stars, an open book with wings and a torch with flame. The shield is supported by a pair of laurels and five stars. The name and place of the college is written at the bottom. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book and scribe refer to education, learning and wisdom; the torch with flame is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power; the pair of wings symbolise freedom, transcendence of earthly limitations, spirituality, and divine protection; the set of five stars symbolise the five elements of earth, air, fire, water, and spirit), protection, or the five senses; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

THENI KAMMAVAR SANGAM ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE (TCSASC) The emblem of Theni Kammavar Sangam Arts & Science College (TCSASC) features a shield with the images of a rocket lifting off, an open book with a scribe, a factory with chimney, and a farmer ploughing the field with cattle and hoe. On a banner placed above the shield, the name of the college is inscribed and the banner placed below the shield is inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Ever to be the Best’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book and scribe refer to education, learning and wisdom; the rocket symbolises science; the factory symbolises industry and technology; the farmer refers to agriculture and farming.

THENI KAMMAVAR SANGAM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TKSCE) The blue shield-shaped emblem of Theni Kammavar Sangam College of Education (TKSCE) houses a circle with a silhouetted image of Lord Ganesha ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The circle is supported by the name of the place of the college. Below the shield the motto of the college ‘Knowledge is Power’ is written. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; and the Lord Ganesha symbolises wisdom, prosperity, beginnings and removal of obstacles.

THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS (TCP) The emblem of Thiagarajar College of Preceptors (TCP) features a brown shield housing the motifs of a temple with gopuram, a veena, a traditional lamp, and an open book with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கல்வியே செல்வம்’ meaning ‘Education is the Wealth’ cresting the shield. The name of the is written on the right of the shield in thin sans-serif capitals. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the temple with gopuram symbolises divine blessings and guidance; the veena refers to arts, heritage and music; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the book refers to education, learning and wisdom.

THIRAVIUM GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS (TGI) The emblem of Thiravium Group of Institutions (TGI) features the motifs of an open book with a group of silhouette humans standing below and lotus supporting a traditional lamp placed above. The motifs are ensconced by a yellow oval border inscribed with the name of the Group and a cross. A pair of laurels support the oval and a purple banner inscribed with the initials ‘TGI’ is placed below. The group people are the stake holders of the college namely, the students, faculty and the management; the book refers to education, learning and wisdom; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the cross is the primary symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, his victory over sin and death, and his ultimate sacrific...

THIRUMALAI SRINIVASA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TSCE) The emblem of Thirumalai Srinivasa College of Education (TSCE) features a lotus supported by an open book and crested by a traditional lamp ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The book refers to education, learning and wisdom; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; and the lamp  symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

THIRUMURUGAN ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (TASCW) The logo of the Thirumurugan Arts and Science College for Women (TASCW) features a blue circle housing a traditional lamp in full glow ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college ‘Let Us Spread Knowledge’ is inscribed on a banner placed below the seal. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

THIRUVALLUVAR COLLEGE, PAPANASAM The logo of Thiruvalluvar College, Papanasam features the Tamil letters ‘ஓம்’ (Ohm, Om or ॐ) holding the motifs of a lotus on water supporting the gopuram of Sri Papanasanathar Temple, with the Papanasam Waterfalls forming the backdrop. The name and place of the college in Tamil surmounts the letter and the motto of the college ‘மெய்ப்பொருள்’ meaning ‘The Ultimate Reality’ supports it. The name of the college is written on the right of the seal. The motto of the college ‘Wisdom Discerns Truth’ is written below the name. The ‘ஓம்’ is a symbol representing a sacred sound, syllable, mantra and an invocation; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the gopuram refers to the heritage and history of the place and divine blessings; and the waterfalls refers to the important geographical and tourist feature of the locale.

THIRUVALLUVAR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOR WOMEN The logo of Thiruvalluvar College of Education for Women (TCEW) features an image of Tamil Poet Thiruvalluvar placed on a blue circle ensconced by a yellow circular border inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கேடில் விழுச்செல்வம் கல்வி’ (400, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘The Best Wealth that Does Not Perish for a Person is Education’. The name of the college is written on the right of the seal.

THIRUVALLUVAR ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (TASC) The emblem of Thiruvalluvar Arts and Science College (TASC) features an image of Tamil Poet Thiruvalluvar supported by the motto of the college ‘Learn Earn Serve’ and ensconced by a pair of concentric circular borders inscribed with the name and details of the managing Trust and the name and place of the college. This assemblage is placed inside a gearwheel. Below the wheel, on a banner, the year of establishment of the college and the motifs of an open book and a computer are inscribed. The gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure; the book book  refers to education, learning and wisdom; and the computer represents science and technology.

THIRUVALLUVAR TEACHERS EDUCATION COLLEGE (TTEC) The emblem of Thiruvalluvar Teachers Education College (TTEC) features an image of Tamil Poet Thiruvalluvar supported by the motto of the college ‘Learn Earn Serve’ and ensconced by a pair of concentric circular borders inscribed with the name and details of the managing Trust and the name and place of the college. This assemblage is placed inside a gearwheel. Below the wheel, on a banner, the year of establishment of the college and the motifs of an open book and a computer are inscribed. The gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure; the book book  refers to education, learning and wisdom; and the computer represents science and technology.

THIYAGI DHARMAKKAN AMIRTHAM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TDACE) The emblem of Thiyagi Dharmakkan Amirtham College of Education (TDACE) features a grove of Palmyrah trees ensconced by a yellow circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a banner, the motto of the college ‘Educate to Empower’ is written. The palmyrah trees refer to the flora of the region.

THIYAGI DHARMAKKAN AMIRTHAM ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (TDA COLLEGE) The shield-shaped emblem of Thiyagi Dharmakkan Amirtham Arts And Science College (TDA College) features a human with a mortarboard hat and a scroll, a grove of palmyrah trees and a boat with fisherman on sea. The shield is supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the human with mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; the palmyrah trees and the fisherman refer to local flora and the main occupation of fishing.

THULASI ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (THULASI COLLEGE) The logo of Thulasi Arts and Science College for Women (Thulasi College) features a green pictorial of an open book with ‘Thulasi’ written on supporting a bird on flight, with the motto of the college ‘My College My Pride’ written at the bottom. The name of the college is written in green on the right. The book  refers to education, learning and wisdom; and the bird in flight is a powerful universal symbol of freedom, independence, and the soul’s journey, representing the ability to rise above earthly struggles.

THULASI COLLEGE OF LAW FOR WOMEN (THULASI LAW COLLEGE) The logo of Thulasi College of Law for Women (Thulasi Law College) features a green pictorial of an open book with ‘Thulasi’ written on supporting a bird on flight, with the motto of the college ‘My College My Pride’ written at the bottom. The name of the college is written in green on the right. The book  refers to education, learning and wisdom; and the bird in flight is a powerful universal symbol of freedom, independence, and the soul’s journey, representing the ability to rise above earthly struggles.

TIRUKKOILUR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (TIRUKKOILUR COLLEGE) The emblem of Tirukkoilur College of Arts and Science (Tirukkoilur College) features a computer and an open book supporting hand holding a nib of pen with a glowing flame atop. These are ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Wisdom Leads to Victory’. A mortarboard hat crests the seal. A yellow banner inscribed with the name of the college and place are placed on the circle at the bottom. The computer refers to science and technology; the book refers to education, learning and wisdom; the nib of a pen symbolises freedom, intelligence, creativity, professionalism, determination and diligence; the mortarboart hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; and the glowing flame symbolises a multifaceted blend of purification, transformation, knowledge, and divinity, often representing both destruction and renewal.