Logos of India

BETHEL COLLEGE OF NURSING, RANCHI (BCN RANCHI) The emblem of Bethel College of Nursing, Ranchi (BCN Ranchi) features a gold and blue bordered shield housing the motifs of Staff of Caduceus with a pair of wings and entwined serpents supported by an open book. The shield is supported by a pair of golden laurels. The motifs are ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name, place and the year of establishment of the college. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the Staff of Caduceus symbolises medicine and medical profession; the book symbolises knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

ICAR-INDIAN INSTITUTE OF NATURAL RESINS AND GUMS (IINRG) The emblem of ICAR-Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums (IINRG) features stadium shaped panel housing the motifs of a twig of three prominent ‘palas’ leaves (Butea monosperma), commonly known as the Palas or ‘Flame of the Forest’ tree supported by lac resin and gum drops. The text at the bottom of the frame is the institute's acronym in Devanagari ‘भा.प्रा.रा.गो.सं.’ with its English counterpart ‘IINRG’, on the right. The foliage of the palas tree is historically and economically the most significant host plant utilised for lac cultivation in India. The lac resin symbolises raw lac encrustation secreted by the tiny lac insect (Kerria lacca) onto the twigs of host trees. Lac is the vital natural resin used globally in varnishes, sealants, and traditional jewelry. The gums and the resin represent natural gums and plant exudates, highlighting the broadened scientific mandate of the institute to oversee research int...

ASHOKA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, KATHUA (ACE KATHUA) The emblem of Ashoka College of Education, Kathua (ACE Kathua) features a cyan circle housing the yellow colour motifs of an open book, a mortarboard hat, a pair of doves and a pair hands writing with pens and the text ‘Kathua’. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या ददाति विनयात्’ (Narayan Pandit, 6, Hitopadesha) which translates to ‘Education Makes one Humble’ is written on a banner placed below the circle. The book symbolises knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the mortarboard hat, graduation cap or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; the doves are universal symbol of peace, love, purity and spiritual connection across many cultures; and the pair hands writing with a pen carries a deep, universal symbolism across literature, psychology, art and cultural history.

GOVERNMENT WOMEN'S POLYTECHNIC, GAMHARIA (GWP JAMSHEDPUR) The emblem of Government Women's Polytechnic, Gamharia (GWP Jamshedpur) features the emblem of the State of Jharkhand with the short name of the college written on the right thin magenta and green sans-serif capitals.

HARVARD COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JAMMU (HCE JAMMU) The emblem of Harvard College of Education, Jammu (HCE Jammu) features an open book, a lotus and a traditional lamp on a circle ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The book symbolises as the literal and metaphorical foundation of formal education, academic rigour and continuous learning; the lotus symbolises purity, spiritual growth and overcoming obstacles and it highlights that true learning thrives even amidst worldly challenges; the lamp stands for enlightenment, wisdom, and the removal of ignorance and represents the spread of knowledge radiating outward to society.

GURU NANAK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JAMMU (GNCE JAMMU) The emblem of Guru Nanak College of Education, Jammu (GNCE Jammu) features a yellow oval panel with white border depicting the image of mountains, rising sun, trees and a small hut or cottage reflects the grounding of education in the community. It underscores a mission to bring high-quality training and literacy to all sectors of society, including rural or developing areas. The sun represents the dawn of knowledge, hope and intellectual awakening and its rays symbolise the dispersal of ignorance. At the bottom, a white ribbon holds the core mission statement written in sans-serif capitals: ‘Enlighten the Dark Heart’. This emphasises the institution's role in cultivating empathy, ethics and wisdom, transforming a person's inner self through the light of learning.

CMH COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JAMMU (CMH JAMMU) The emblem of CMH College of Education, Jammu (CMH Jammu) features a circle housing the motifs of an open book and flaming torch with the name of the college. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The motto of the college 'Devotion Duty Dedication’ is written on a blue banner placed below the circle. The book symbolises knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the flaming torch is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power.

R.K. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, SAMBA (RKCE SAMBA) The emblem of R.K. College of Education, Samba (RKCE Samba) features a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college housing the motif of a traditional lamp and crowned by Garuda or bald eagle on the wings. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya,1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ is written on a blue banner placed on the circle below the lamp. The assemblage is supported by a base inscribed with the name of the locality of the college. The eagle spread wings represents high aspirations, soaring vision and intellectual flight; the lamp represents the soul, enlightenment, and the self-effulgent nature of knowledge and it signifies that even a small light can eliminate vast darkness, mirroring the profound impact a single teacher can make on society.

KC COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JAMMU (KCCE JAMMU) The logo of KC College of Education, Jammu (KCCE Jammu) features a blue colour nib of a pen crested by an orange mortarboard hat, with the name of the college written in blue extra bold sans-serif letters. The status and affiliation details of the college are written below. The nib of a pen symbolises freedom, intelligence, creativity, professionalism, determination and diligence; and the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage.

SVS DEGREE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, RAJOURI (SVSDCW RAJOURI) The emblem of SVS Degree College for Women, Rajouri (SVSDCW Rajouri) features a circle housing waves of water, the letter ‘श्री’ and a traditional lamp with radiating flame housing the image of Goddess Saraswati standing on a lotus. The circle is ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. It is further placed within a ring of five-pointed stars and supported by a blue banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सत्यमेव जयते’, which translates to ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’. The waves of water represent the flow of water, consciousness and the rhythmic ocean of knowledge and life; the Sanskrit letter ‘श्री’ (Shree) signifies auspiciousness, prosperity, wealth of knowledge and divine grace; the lamp with flame symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; Goddess Saraswati embodies the essence of vach (speech), knowle...

MIET SCHOOL OF LAW, KOTBHALWAL, JAMMU (MIET SOL) The logo of MIET School of Law, Kotbhalwal, Jammu (MIET SOL) features a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college and five stars, housing a red shield inscribed with the motifs of a pair of crossed torches with flames, a dish antenna, persona or human mask, a satellite and a computer and its initials ‘MIET’. The shield symbolises protection and a safe learning environment; the crossed torches symbolise enlightenment representing the  expanding the frontiers of knowledge while pushing back the darkness of ignorance; the persona or mask, which is a Greek symbol for personality and it signifies the holistic development and exaltation of the human mind, body and spirit; the satellite dish and satellite symbolises telecommunications, data acquisition and modern electronics engineering; the computer highlights computing power, software engineering and technological innovation; and the five stars denote the pursuit ...

CMH COLLEGE OF LEGAL STUDIES, JAMMU (CMHLS JAMMU) The emblem of CMH College of Legal Studies, Jammu (CMHLS Jammu) features a circle housing the motifs of an open book and flaming torch with the name of the college. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The motto of the college 'Devotion Duty Dedication’ is written on a blue banner placed below the circle. The book symbolises knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the flaming torch is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power.

RB COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, KATHUA (RBCE KATHUA) The emblem of RB College of Education, Kathua (RBCE Kathua) features a yellow rising sun supported by an open book, ensconced by a cyan circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The motto of the college ‘Knowledge is Power’ is inscribed on a cyan banner placed on the seal at the bottom. The sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; and the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

BHASKAR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES, UDHAMPUR (BIMS UDHAMPUR) The emblem of Bhaskar Institute of Management Sciences, Udhampur (BIMS Udhampur) features a red circle housing the motifs of a microscope, the Staff of Caduceus, a stethoscope and a surgical forceps. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The seal is supported by a red banner inscribed with the name of the place of the college and a pair of laurels on the sides. The microscope represents scientific research, laboratory diagnostics and precision, highlighting the technical and analytical side of paramedical training; the winged staff with a pair of wings and entwined with a pair of serpents is a universally recognized variation of medical symbols, representing healing, medicine and clinical care; the surgical forceps represents surgical assistance, operational technology and emergency medical procedures; and the laurels represent academic achievement, honour, excellenc...

CHENAB COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JAMMU (CCE JAMMU) The green emblem of Chenab College of Education, Jammu (CCE Jammu) features an oval housing a pair of human figures with their hands raised. The oval is surmounted by its name and supported by its motto in Sanskrit ‘विद्याधनं सर्वधनप्रधानम्’ (Niti Satakam, Bhartihari), which translates to ‘Wealth of Education is the Supreme of all the Wealth’. The two central figures with uplifted, connecting arms symbolise togetherness, team spirit and a friendly learning environment. For a teacher-training institute, this highlights the collaborative bond between educators and learners. The green oval shape symbolises growth, vibrancy and holistic personal development. It also echoes the eco-friendly, lush green campus environment that characterizes the college.

RAJIV GANDHI MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, KATHUA (RGMCE KATHUA) The emblem of Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Education, Kathua (RGMCE Kathua) features an open book and a hand holding a flaming torch, ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and its place. The seal is supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya,1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’. The torch with flame or flambeau represents enlightenment, truth and the dispersion of darkness (ignorance) through education; and the book symbolises academic learning, accessible knowledge and continuous scholarship.

NEW MODERN DEGREE COLLEGE, JAMMU (NMDC JAMMU) The emblem of New Modern Degree College, Jammu (NMDC Jammu) features a red Triratna with a circle in the middle holding a red star. The initials of the college ‘NMS’ and a pair of leaves are inscribed on the Triratna. The motif is ensconced by a yellow border inscribed with the name of the managing body and its year of establishment. The red star symbolises excellence, illumination and guiding students toward brilliant horizons in their academic journeys; and the stylized Triratna form mirrors a stylised lotus or flaming torch, which signifies purity, deep-rooted knowledge and the ignition of intellectual curiosity.

BHARGAVA DEGREE COLLEGE, SAMBA (BDC SAMBA) The emblem of Bhargava Degree College, Samba (BDC Samba) features an oval housing the motifs of an open book supporting a lotus and a radiating traditional lamp with a pair of scrolls on the sides. The oval is ensconced by a border inscribed with the name and place of the college. A yellow banner inscribed with the 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’ is placed below the oval seal. The book signifies the core of academic learning, the dissemination of knowledge and intellectual inquiry; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the lamp represents enlightenment, the removal of spiritual and mental darkness through education and the awakening of the intellect; and the scrolls represents academic achievement, success and reco...

SH. SWAMI VISHWATAMANAND SARASWATI DEGREE COLLEGE, KATHUA (SSVSDC KATHUA) The oval-shaped emblem of Sh. Swami Vishwatamanand Saraswati Degree College, Kathua (SSVSDC Kathua) features portrait of HH Swami Vishwatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, an revered Acharya Mahamandleshwar and Pithadishwar of the Atal Akhada, ensconced by an oval border inscribed with the mantra ‘ॐ नमो नारायणाय’ (Om Namo Narayanaya), the name of the acharya ‘श्री १००८ स्वामीजी विश्वात्मानन्द जी सरस्वती’ (Shri 1008 Swamiji Vishwatmanand Ji Saraswati) and a pair of ‘ॐ’s. The ‘ॐ’ (Om) is the primordial sound of the universe, representing the ultimate reality or Brahman.

DOGRA DEGREE COLLEGE, SAMBA (DDC SAMBA) The emblem of Dogra Degree College, Samba (DDC Samba) features a light blue and blue circle inscribed with the motifs of a blue globe, a raised index finger with a rotating ring, an orange rising sun with radiating rays, a scale, a green fountain pen, a veena, a meditating human, an open book and a lotus. The circle is ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the college’s motto ‘Knowledge for Legacy’ and the name of the managing body. The  globe refers to higher knowledge, global awareness and absolute truth; the wheel on the index finger refers to Sudarshana Chakra of Lord Vishnu, which symbolises the wheel of time (Kala Chakra), cosmic order (dharma) and the destruction of ignorance; the radiant sun denotes the dawn of wisdom and the dispersal of the darkness of ignorance; the scale and the pen signify the integration of academic learning, legal studies and the creative arts; the veena refers to culture, heritage and arts; ...

SH. SWAMI VISHWATAMANAND SARASWATI DEGREE COLLEGE, RAJOURI (SSVSDC RAJOURI) The oval-shaped emblem of Sh. Swami Vishwatamanand Saraswati Degree College, Rajouri (SSVSDC Rajouri) features portrait of HH Swami Vishwatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, an revered Acharya Mahamandleshwar and Pithadishwar of the Atal Akhada, ensconced by an oval border inscribed with the mantra ‘ॐ नमो नारायणाय’ (Om Namo Narayanaya), the name of the acharya ‘श्री १००८ स्वामीजी विश्वात्मानन्द जी सरस्वती’ (Shri 1008 Swamiji Vishwatmanand Ji Saraswati) and a pair of ‘ॐ’s. The ‘ॐ’ (Om) is the primordial sound of the universe, representing the ultimate reality or Brahman.

NEW AGE DEGREE COLLEGE, BILLAWAR (NAC BILLAWAR) The emblem of New Age Degree College, Billawar (NAC Billawar) features a blue circle inscribed with an open book, a lotus supporting a traditional lamp. The pages of the book are inscribed with the motto of the college in Devanagari ‘सत्यम शिवम् सुन्दरम’, which translates to ‘Truth is God and God is Beautiful’. The circle is circumscribed by the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a banner, the institution's official credentials, showcasing its formal affiliation with Jammu University and formal recognition by the J&K Government. The book is a universal representation of formal academic training, literacy and structured education; the lotus with the radiating lamp represents the awakening of the intellect, the dispelling of spiritual or mental darkness (ignorance) and purity.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, KALAKOTE (GDC KALAKOTE) The emblem of Government Degree College, Kalakote (GDC Kalakote) 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 are symbolise victory, academic achievement and honours.

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.