Logos of India

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, NOWSHERA (GDC NOWSHERA) The emblem of Government Degree College, Nowshera (GDC Nowshera) features a blue circle housing the motifs of a burning torch and an open book circumscribed by a white circular border inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Love Learning Loyalty’. These elements are placed on a magenta circle inscribed with the name and place of the college. The burning torch signifies the light of wisdom, truth and enlightenment dispelling the darkness of ignorance; and the book serves as the ultimate symbol of formal education, academic learning and the continuous pursuit of knowledge.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, BANIHAL (GDC BANIHAL) The emblem of Government Degree College, Banihal (GDC Banihal) features a blue circle housing the motifs of a torch with flame and an open book and the text ‘Estd. 2008’. The circle is crested by a mortarboard hat and three abstract humans. The circle is supported by a pair of green laurels. A yellow circle ensconces the elements. The motto of the college in Sanskrit, English, Urdu and Arabic ‘ज्ञान प्रसारे व्रतम’, ‘From Darkness to Light’, ‘ندھیرے سے روشنی کی طرف’, and ‘مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّور’ respectively, surmounts the circle and the short name of the college is written on a blue banner supporting the circle. The burning torch signifies the light of wisdom, truth and enlightenment dispelling the darkness of ignorance; the book serves as the ultimate symbol of formal education, academic learning and the continuous pursuit of knowledge; the laurels traditionally represent peace, honour, academic triumph and intellectual ...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, SURANKOTE (GDC SURANKOTE) The emblem of Government Degree College, Surankote (GDC Surankote) features a circle with brown motifs of the Peer Panjal Range of mountains, a rising sun, four rising arcs and five stars. The circle is supported by the motto of the college - a Quaranic Arabic quote ‘وَقُل رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا’, which translates to ‘And Say, 'O my Lord, Increase Me in Knowledge’. The name of the college is written above the circle. All these elements are placed within a black circle. The mountain peaks depict the Middle Himalayan region; the sun represents the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and the removal of ignorance through higher education; The sweeping, curved white rays on the left side mimic both the pages of a book flipping open and a progressive upward path, reflects academic growth, forward momentum, and the expanding horizons of the student community; and the ascending stars signifies the stages of student achievements, exce...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, SUNDERBANI (GDC SUNDERBANI) The emblem of Government Degree College, Sunderbani (GDC Sunderbani) features a blue circle housing the motifs of a mountain range with peaks, trees and water, a lighted candle and open book and the motto of the college ‘Character is Supreme’. A pair of green laurels support the circle and the tagline of the college surmounts the circle. The short name of the college is written on a red banner placed below the laurels. The mountain peaks depict the rugged terrain of the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, where the college is located; the book is a universal symbol of knowledge, learning and open access to academic wisdom; the burning torch signifies enlightenment, truth and the dispersion of ignorance and it represents the institution's goal to awaken the students' intellectual capacities and guide them toward a brighter future; the laurels symbolise victory, academic achievement and honours.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, BANI (GDC BANI) The emblem of Government Degree College, Bani (GDC Bani) features an open book supporting a rising sun with radiating rays. The motto of the college ‘Lead Me from Darkness to Light’ is written below the book. The name of the college is written on a banner placed above the sun and the place of the college is written on a banner placed below the motto. The book symbolises knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity.  Emblem Symbol Logo Logotype Monogram Sign Mark Motif Insignia Trademark Semiotics Heraldry Identity Stamp Brand Service Insignia  

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, BUDHAL (GDC BUDHAL) The emblem of Government Degree College Budhal (GDC Budhal) features a nib of a pen supported by the text ‘Estd. 2008 and ensconced by a green circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in English and its motto in Arabic Quranic phrase ‘مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ’, which translates to ‘From Darknesses Into Light’. The seal is supported by a pair of laurels on sides and its motto in Sanskrit in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ and its Urdu version ‘اندھیروں سے روشنی کی طرف’. The tagline of the college ‘From Ignorance to Wisdom’ is inscribed on a green banner placed below the seal. The fountain pen nib represents formal education, academic excellence, literacy, and the pursuit of scholarly knowledge; and the laurels signify peace, victory, honour, and academic achievement.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE KILHOTRAN (GDC KILHOTRAN) The emblem of Government Degree College Kilhotran (GDC Kilhotran) features a light bulb supported by a green open book and ensconced by a dark blue and cyan circular border inscribed with the motto of the college in English and Urdu. The motifs are supported by a banner inscribed with the year of establishment of the college. The crescent border is circumscribed by the name of the college. These elements are placed inside a pink and yellow circle. The light bulb represents intellectual enlightenment, innovation and the dispelling of the darkness of ignorance through modern education; and the book symbolises the fundamental source of knowledge, academic excellence and continuous learning.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, DHARMARI (GDC DHARMARI) The emblem of Government Degree College, Dharmari (GDC Dharmari) features a circle housing the motifs of a range of mountains with flowing river, a power symbol and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या ददाति विनयम्’ (Narayan Pandit, 6, Hitopadesha), which translates to ‘Education Makes one Humble’ is inscribed. The name of the college surmounts the circle and a pair of laurels support it. The mountain range with snow-capped peaks represents the college's actual geographic placement in the scenic foothills of the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The river flowing from the mountains mirrors the local terrain.; and the laurels are a symbol of victory, academic excellence and honour, celebrating the accomplishments of the students and faculty.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, CHATROO (GDC CHATROO) The emblem of Government Degree College, Chatroo (GDC Chatroo) features a globe supported by an open book and crested by an eagle with its wings spread. The motifs are ensconced by a pair of golden laurels and a glowing blue star. The name of the college is written on a banner placed below the motifs. The name of the place of the college is written at the bottom. The book is the universal academic symbol for knowledge, learning, wisdom and the elimination of ignorance; the globe highlights a global outlook, universal knowledge and breaking geographic boundaries to create internationally competitive citizens; the falcon represents freedom of thought, high aspirations and the pursuit of peace and intellectual height; the laurels symbolise academic excellence, honour, victory and growth; and the five-pointed star acts as a guiding light, representing excellence, truth, and a beacon of hope.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, BILLAWAR (GDC BILLAWAR) The emblem of Government Degree College, Billawar features an open book supporting glowing traditional lamp surmounted by the name of the district of the college and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. A banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Quintessence of Quest & Quality’ is placed on the seal at the bottom. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, KHOUR (GDC KHOUR) The emblem of Government Degree College, Khour (GDC Khour) features a circle with mountains with waterbody and radiant rays, housing the motifs of Dharma Chakra supported by a red lotus, an open book and a pair of laurels. The circle is ensconced by a circular border with blue outlines inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college ‘Work is Worship’ is written on a banner with green outlines, which is placed on the seal at the bottom. The Dharma Chakra reflects national pride, righteousness and progress; the lotus symbolises purity, enlightenment and the blossoming of a student's potential; the book represents knowledge, continuous learning and academic excellence; the laurels signifies victory, honour and academic achievement; the mountains and water represent the scenic landscape of the Jammu region where the college is located; and the radiant sun rays symbolise the dispelling of ignorance through th...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, RAMNAGAR (GDC RAMNAGAR) The emblem of Government Degree College, Ramnagar (GDC Ramnagar) features a glowing traditional lamp supported by an open book, surmounted by a blue circular banner inscribed with the name and place of the college and supported by a yellow 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’. Below these, the year of establishment of the college is written on a red plaque. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, SARH BAGGA (GDC SARH BAGGA) The emblem of Government Degree College, Sarh Bagga (GDC Sarh Bagga) features the Dharma Chakra, a flaming torch, a range of mountain peaks with orange rising sun and a flowing river and supporting laurels. The motifs are ensconced by a pair of green laurels. These motifs are surmounted by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college. Below these elements, on white banner with green outlines, the motto of the college ‘Work is Worship’ is written. The name of the place and its year of establishment are written at the bottom. The rising sun and mountains signifies the dawn of wisdom, hope and the enlightenment that education brings to the regional community and also reflects the hilly, mountainous terrain of the Mahore region.The book serves as a universal symbol of formal education, academic learning, accessibility to knowledge, and intellectual growth; and the flaming torch represents the light of truth guiding s...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, THATHRI (GDC THATHRI) The emblem of Government Degree College, Thathri (GDC Thathri) features a nib of a pen, a pair of blue laurels, an open book, a pair of mountain peaks and its motto ‘Ignorance to Awareness’. These are supported by a pair of green laurels on the sides. The name of the college surmounts the motifs. The name of the place of the college and its year of establishment is written on a green banner below the motifs. The nib of a pen signifies academic learning, writing and the pursuit of literacy; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the mountain peaks honour the regional geography of the institution; the laurels represent excellence, honor civic growth and the celebration of student achievements.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, MAHANPUR (GDC MAHANPUR) The emblem of Government Degree College, Mahanpur (GDC Mahanpur) features a blue and green oval housing the motifs of an orange rising sun above green hills and an open book and the year of the establishment of the college. The name of the college surmounts the oval and the name of the place of the college supports it. The motto of the college ‘Education for Liberty, Equality & Fraternity’ is written on a green banner placed below the seal. The rising sun symbolises enlightenment, the dawn of knowledge and the eradication of ignorance and it represents the college's role in guiding students toward a bright and successful future. The book is the universal symbol for formal education, learning, and academic excellence; and the green slopes beneath the book mirror the lush, natural landscape of the Mahanpur region.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, JINDRAH (GDC JINDRAH) The emblem of Government Degree College, Jindrah (GDC Jindrah) features a blue circle housing the motifs of an open book and a radiating traditional lamp and its motto in Sanskrit ‘विद्याधनं सर्वधनं प्रधानम्’, which translates to ‘Knowledge is the Supreme Wealth’. The blue circle is ensconced by a white circular border with brown outline inscribed with the name of the college and its year of establishment. The book  serves as the fundamental symbol for formal education, academic learning, accessibility and the pursuit of truth; the radiant lamp  represents intellectual enlightenment, the dispersal of the darkness of ignorance and personal transformation through education.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, GOOL (GDC GOOL) The emblem of Government Degree College, Gool (GDC Gool) features a green open book with a pencil supporting a yellow rising sun surmounted by a blue banner inscribed with the name of the college. The motifs are supported by a pair of lighted green candles and a blue banner inscribed with the name of the college in Urdu ‘گورنمنٹ ڈگری کالج گول’. A pair of red laurels support the seal. The book symbolises the pursuit of knowledge, learning, and academic excellence; the rising sun with rays spreading outward represents the enlightenment and clarity that education brings to the mind, actively dispelling the darkness of ignorance; the pencil symbolises creativity, expression and the practical application of learning; the lit green candles represent guidance, wisdom and a beacon of hope meant to illuminate the paths of the students; and the red laurels represent victory, honour and academic achievement.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, RAMBAN (GDC RAMBAN) The emblem of Government Degree College, Ramban (GDC Ramban) features a shield housing a mountain range with orange and flowing river supported by an open book and torch with flames, A pair of laurels sup[ort the motifs on the sides. The name, place and its year of establishment of the college are written on a banner placed above the shield. The tagline of the college 'Darkness to Light’ is written on a banner placed on the shield at the bottom. The mountain range and the river refer to the geography of the college; the shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity;  the flaming torch is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, BILLAWAR (GDC BILLAWAR) The emblem of Government Degree College, Billawar (GDC Billawar) features a dark circle housing the motifs of an open book and a glowing traditional lamp surmounted by the name of the place of the college and ensconced by a circular border with black outlines inscribed with the name of the college and its place. A banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Quintessence of Quest & Quality’ is placed on the seal at the bottom. The book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, PALOURA, JAMMU (GDC PALOURA) The emblem of Government Degree College, Paloura, Jammu (GDC Paloura) features a globe of the world supported by an open book. A stack of books are kept behind the globe. A yellow sunburst supports the motifs. The motifs are ensconced by a red and black circular outline. The name of the college is written above the circle and its motto in Sanskrit ‘प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठा प्रज्ञानम्’, which translates to ‘Wisdom is the Foundation of Supreme Knowledge’ is written below. A pair of five-pointed stars are placed on the sides. The stars symbolise excellence, guidance and high aspirations for the enrolled students; the book serves as the fundamental anchor, representing the accessibility of knowledge, literacy, and continuous learning; the globe of earth represents a global perspective, comprehensive world knowledge and preparing graduates to face worldwide challenges; the stacked book symbolise a deep repository of research, literatur...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, BASOHLI (GDC BASOHLI) The emblem of Government Degree College, Basohli (GDC Basohli) features an open book inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Knowledge is Power, Let it come to us from Every Source. The book is surmounted by a yellow rising sun and supported by a pair of green laurels. The motifs are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The tagline of the college in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ is written on a banner placed on the seal at the bottom. The book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, R.S. PURA (GDC R.S. PURA) The emblem of Government Degree College, R.S. Pura (GDC R.S. Pura) features a circle housing the motif of an open book supporting a rising sun surmounted by the motto in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ and supported by its tagline in Sanskrit ‘विद्याधनं सर्वधनं प्रधानम्’, which translates to ‘Knowledge is the Supreme Wealth’. A blue circular border ensconcing the circle is inscribed with the name, place and the year of establishment of the college. The book represents the primary source of literacy, formal education and continuous academic learning; and the sun symbolises the dawn of wisdom, intellectual awakening and the dispersion of the darkness of ignorance through knowledge.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, THANNAMANDI (GDC THANNAMANDI) The emblem of Government Degree College, Thannamandi (GDC Thannamandi) features a lighted candle supported by an open book and ensconced by a green oval border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The oval is supported by a green banner inscribed with the motto in Arabic ‘رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا’, which translates to ‘My Lord, Increase Me in Knowledge’ of the college. The year of establishment of the college is written at the bottom. A pair of green laurels support the oval. The lit candle stands for enlightenment, wisdom and the elimination of ignorance and its glowing rays spreading outward represent sharing that knowledge to brighten the community and the world; the book represents academic pursuit, formal education, accessible knowledge and lifelong learning; and the laurels symbolise achievement, peace, success and continuous personal growth.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, AKHNOOR (GDC AKHNOOR) The emblem of Government Degree College, Akhnoor (GDC Akhnoor) features an open book supporting a rising sun, surmounted by  the motto in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ and ensconced by a yellow circular border inscribed by the college’s motto ‘From Darkness to Light’ and its tagline ‘Let Truth Prevail’. The acronym of the college ‘GDC Akhnoor’ is written on the blues base of the emblem. The book represents the primary source of literacy, formal education and continuous academic learning; and the sun symbolises the dawn of wisdom, intellectual awakening and the dispersion of the darkness of ignorance through knowledge.

SHRI CHHOTE SHAH GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, MENDHAR (CSSGDC MENDHAR) The emblem of Shri Chhote Shah Government Degree College, Mendhar (CSSGDC Mendhar) features a motif of blue abstract modern building and a notebook with tick mark on it, ensconced by a circular border with blue outlines inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college ‘Taught Man that Which He Knew Not’ is inscribed on a blue banner placed below the seal. The book with a checkmark signifies rigorous academic learning, the acquisition of knowledge and the validation of student achievements; and the building structure represents the institution's physical infrastructure, a structured environment for higher learning and the diffusion of knowledge into society.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, KATHUA (GDCW KATHUA) The emblem of Government Degree College for Women, Kathua (GDCW Kathua) features the motifs of an open book supporting a traditional lamp placed over the background of a mountain range with peaks and rising sun with radiant rays and the year of establishment of the college on an oval. The oval is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college. A red banner, placed on the seal at the bottom is inscribed with the name of the college. A pair of green laurels support the seal on the sides. The mountain range with peaks reflects the local geographical landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, the mountains represent high aspirations, stability and overcoming challenges in the pursuit of higher excellence; the radiant sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; t...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, BISHNAH (GDC BISHNAH) The emblem of Government Degree College, Bishnah (GDC Bishnah) features a shield housing the motifs of an open book, a rising sun, a flaming torch and a pink lotus. The shield is surmounted by the name of the college and the motto of the college ‘Nurturing Passion for Knowledge’ and the year of establishment of the college. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity;  the flaming torch is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power; and the lotus  purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, REASI (GDC REASI) The emblem of Government Degree College, Reasi (GDC Reasi) features a circle housing the motifs of a landscape of a mountain range with river flowing, a lightning bolt or power symbol and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्’ (Verse 50, Chapter 2, Bhagavad Gita), which translates to ‘Yoga is Skill in Action’ is written. The name and place of the college is written around the circle. A purple laurel supports the seal. The mountains and river refer to the local topography of snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan mountain ranges; the lightning bolt symbiosis raw energy, power, enlightenment, and the sparking of knowledge; and the laurels represent a traditional laurel wreath, which symbolises academic triumph, victory and the pursuit of honour.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, UDHAMPUR (GDCW UDHAMPUR) The emblem of Government Degree College for Women, Udhampur (GDCW Udhampur) features a cyan circle housing the motifs of an open book, a traditional lamp, a radiant sun, a fountain pen and 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 circle is supported by a red banner inscribed with the name of the college. A pair of laurels wraps the top half of the circle. The book literacy, formal education and the continuous pursuit of knowledge; the pen symbolises status, professionalism, intentionality and transition; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the radiant sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; and the laurels stand for victory, honour and academic excellence.