Logos of India

ANNAI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (ACAS) The logo of Annai College of Arts and Science (ACAS) features a pictorial of a grey square with thick blue outlines that has three birds in different stages of flight. On the right the name of the college is written on a blue and grey banner with the motto of the college ‘Quality Education for Today and Tomorrow’ and its status placed below. The square with boundaries refers to the college in which the education is imparted to the student and lets her or him take off beyond boundaries to fly high to explore, grow and achieve. The different stages of birds refer to the stages of growth of the student

ANNAI FATHIMA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (ANNAI FATHIMA COLLEGE) The red emblem of Annai Fathima College of Arts and Science (Annai Fathima College) features a shield housing the motifs of a traditional lamp, an open book, a banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Excellence with Relevance’ and the initials of the college ‘AFC’. The shield is supported by a pair of laurels on the sides. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

ANNAI HAJIRA WOMEN'S COLLEGE (AHWC) The circular seal of Annai Hajira Women's College (AHWC) features a globe of the world inscribed with the motifs of the Kaaba, an open book, and the initials of the college ‘AHWC’. The Kaaba is the holiest site in Islam, a cube-shaped structure located in the center of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia and refers to the religious affiliation of the college and divine blessings and guidance. The globe symbolises education, knowledge, influence, timelessness, global unity and interconnectedness; and the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

ANNAI EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (AEI) The emblem of Annai Educational Institutions (AEI) features a violet pictorial of a pair of hands supported by an open book holding an abstract motif of a human with a mortarboard hat. The name of the Institution is written in sans-serf on the right. The book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the human refers to the student; the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; and the supporting hands refer to the institution’s role of nurturing and protecting the students in their endeavour of achieving academic excellence.

ANNAI AYESHA ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (AAASCW) The blue shield-shaped emblem of Annai Ayesha Arts and Science College for Women (AAASCW) features an open book of Holy Quran on a book reading stand supported by a crescent and ensconced by a pair of laurels. The motifs are surmounted by a banner inscribed with the name of the college. The motto of the college 'Virtuous Humane Knowledge’ is inscribed on a banner placed on the shield at the bottom. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book refers to the divine knowledge and guidance; the crescent refers to the college’s Islamic orientation; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

BHAIRAV LIGHT COMBAT BATTALION The insignia of Bhairav Light Combat Battalion features ‘Vasuki’, the King of Snakes entwined on a commando dagger, with the motto of the battalion inscribed in Sanskrit ‘अदृश्य अदम्य’ meaning ‘Invisible Indomitable’ on a banner placed below. The name of the battalion surmounts the motifs. Bhairav is one of the many names of Lord Shiva and He is always seen accompanied with the King of snakes Vasuki around his neck. The snake Vasuki of Lord Shiva symbolises the indomitable spirit and fearlessness associated with the battalion. Vasuki was used by the Gods and demons as rope around Mount Mandara to separate amrita (nectar), the divine drink granting immortality.

ANGAPPA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (ACAS) The emblem of Angappa College of Arts and Science (ACAS) features a yellow and red colour shield with a blue and yellow outlines housing the motifs of a mortarboard hat, an open book, a ‘kuthuvilakku’ (a traditional lamp) and a pair of laurels and inscribed with the initials and name of the college and its motto ‘Knowledge Through Education’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the lamp refers to light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the laurels are are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

ANANDA COLLEGE (AC) The emblem of Ananda College (AC) features a blue panel inscribed with the motifs of a globe holding a traditional lamp and supported by a pair of abstract humans on sides and an open book at the bottom. The motto of the college ‘அன்பில் ஒளிர’ meaning ‘To Shine in Love’ surmounts the motifs and the name of the college in Tamil supports them. The globe denotes education, knowledge, influence, timelessness, global unity and interconnectedness; the lamp refers to light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the humans symbolises the efforts of the educated and knowledgeable students protecting the globe.

ANNAI ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (AASC) The emblem of Annai Arts and Science College (AASC) features a circle housing the motifs of a mortarboard hat, three stars, a pair of hands supporting an abstract human head, an open book and a pair of laurels ensconced by a brown circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. On a yellow ochre banner placed below the seal, the motto of the college ‘Discipline Knowledge Excellence’ is inscribed. The mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; the stars symbolise excellence, high quality and achievement; the human head refers to the beneficiary students; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the lamp refers to light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the laurels are are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

ANAND ARTS COLLEGE (AAC) The emblem of Anand Arts College (AAC) features a traditional lamp supported by a pair of laurels and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and its motto in Sanskrit ‘या विद्या सा ज्योति’ meaning ‘That which is knowledge is light’ and supported by an ornamental lotus pattern. The lamp refers to light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the laurels are are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication; and the lotus  denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty.

ANNA ADARSH COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (AACW) The emblem of Anna Adarsh College For Women (AACW) features a yellow ochre circle with a shield inscribed with the motifs of a lotus, a bunch of flowers and a pair of concentric circles, surmounted by the motto of the college ‘Perseverance Purity Perfection’ and supported by the college’s year of inception. The circle has a pair of blue outlines. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the bunch of flowers love, beauty, celebration, divine devotion, purity, and the fleeting nature of life; the concentric circles symbolise harmony, wholeness, unity, and the expansion of energy from a single, central point; and the yellow ochre colour symbolises eternity, divinity and life.

ANNA VINAYAGAR ARTS AND SCIENCE (AVASC) The emblem of Anna Vinayagar Arts and Science (AVASC) features a shield housing a circle inscribed with an image of Lord Ganesha supported by an open book at the bottom and a pair of traditional hanging lamps on sides with the name and place of the college written along the periphery. On a banner placed below the shield the motto of the college in Tamil ‘வாய்மையே வெல்லும்’ meaning ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’ is inscribed. The shield is crested with a tiara. Lord Ganesha symbolises symbolises wisdom, prosperity, beginnings and removal of obstacles; the shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the lamps symbolise light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the tiara refers to royalty, status, power, wealth, beauty, victory and divinity. Emblem Symbol Logo Logotype Monogram Sign Mark Motif Insignia Trademark ...

ANNA VINAYAGAR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (AVCE) The emblem of Anna Vinayagar College of Education (AVCE) features a shield housing a circle inscribed with an image of Lord Ganesha supported by an open book at the bottom and a pair of traditional hanging lamps on sides with the name and place of the college written along the periphery. The shield is crested by a tiara. On a banner placed below the shield the motto of the college in Tamil ‘வாய்மையே வெல்லும்’ meaning ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’ is inscribed. Lord Ganesha symbolises wisdom, prosperity, beginnings and removal of obstacles; the shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the lamps symbolise light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the tiara refers to royalty, status, power, wealth, beauty, victory and divinity.

AMMAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (ACE) The oval-shaped emblem of Amman College of Education (ACE) features an image of Goddess Sri Abirami Amman supported by an open book and ensconced by a red oval border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a white banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘உண்மை உழைப்பு உயர்வு’ meaning ‘Truth Labour Growth’ is inscribed. The Goddess refers to the local deity, divine blessings and guidance; and the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

SREE AMMAN ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (SREE AMMAN) The emblem of Sree Amman Arts And Science College (Sree Amman) features a lotus supported by an open book and crested by a flying bird. Below the motifs, the year of establishment of the college and its tagline ‘Redefining Learning’ is inscribed. The name of the college is written at the bottom. The lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the flying bird symbolises freedom, peace, and spiritual ascension, representing the ability to transcend earthly limitations and connect with higher realms.

AMBIGA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE FOR WOMEN (AMBIGA COLLEGE) The emblem of Ambiga College of Arts and Science for Women (Ambiga College) features a white and blue shield housing the motifs of an open book, supported by a red lotus on water. A traditional lamp crests the shield and a banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Knowledge is Light’ supports it. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book denotes knowledge, 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.

AMRITA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (AMRITA CETPT) The emblem of Amrita College of Education (Amrita CETPt) features a shield inscribed with an image of Maa Amrihanandamayi, a lotus, a lamp and a ring. The shield is crested by the college’s tagline and supported by a banner inscribed with the college’s motto. All these are ensconced in a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Tamil. This assemblage is placed on a blue lotus. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the lamp refers to light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the ring refers to eternity, unity and commitment.

AMBAI ARTS COLLEGE (AAC) The emblem of Ambai Arts College (AAC) features a shield housing the motifs of Sage Agasthiar, a river, a hoe and a glowing ‘kuthuvilakku’ (a traditional lamp) supported by a pair of laurels. Below the seal, on a banner, the motto of the college is inscribed. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the sage refers to the place of the college; the river refers to River Tamirabarani which flows through this place; the hoe refers to agriculture and farming; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

AMALA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (ACE) The emblem of Amala College of Education (ACE) features the motifs of a globe, an enlightened human, a lamp and open book with the name of the place of the college ensconced by a light blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college. On a dark blue banner placed below the seal, the year of establishment of the college is written. The globe denotes education, knowledge, influence, timelessness, global unity and interconnectedness: the humans refers to the students; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the  book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

AMIRTHAM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (AMIRTHAM  EDUCATION) The emblem of Amirtham College of Education (Amirtham  Education) features a Dharma Chakra with an open book in the centre and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a banner, the motto of the college ‘Educate to Lead’ is inscribed. The Dharma Chakra is the wheel of life and dharma. It is an ancient and powerful symbol representing the teachings of the Buddha and the path to enlightenment. While primarily a cornerstone of Buddhist iconography, it is a pan-Indian symbol also significant in Hinduism and Jainism, representing cosmic order, righteousness, and moral duty. The book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

ALL SAINTS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (ASCE) The oval emblem of All Saints College of Education (ASCE) features a cross supported by an open book and a pair of multi-coloured laurels ensconced by a golden oval border inscribed with the name of the college. Below the seal, on a banner, the motto of the college ‘Prayer Gives Power’ is inscribed. The Cross refers to Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, sacrifice, and resurrection and the college’s religious affiliation; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

AKSHAYA ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (ACASCBE) The logo of Akshaya Arts and Science College (ACASCBE) features a pictorial of a pair of green and blue hands holding a multi-coloured globe placed inside a blue squircle inscribed with ‘Akshaya Arts and Science’. The name of the college is written on the right. A red mortarboard hat crests the text on the right corner. The pictorial refers to the caring and sensitive hands that support a multifaceted globe and its citizens through the endeavours of the college. The mortarboard or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage.

AKD DHARMARAJA WOMEN’S COLLEGE (AKDDWC) The emblem of AKD Dharmaraja Women’s College (AKDDWC) features a circle housing the motifs of  a traditional hanging lamp, a balance scale,  a veena, and satellite dish antenna ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The circle is crested by a tiara and supported on sides by a pair of laurels. Below the seal, on a red banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘உண்மை உழைப்பு உயர்வு’ meaning ‘Truth Labour Growth’ is inscribed. The tiara high social status, wealth, power, and nobility, acting as a marker of sovereignty for royal and aristocratic women; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the balance scale are the traditional symbols of justice as wielded by statues of Lady Justice and the supporting hands signify the support for justice, healing and life; the veena art, culture, heritage and tradition; the satellite refers...

AIMA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE FOR WOMEN (ACASW) The emblem of AIMAN College of Arts & Science for Women (ACASW) features a monogram of ‘AIMAN’ shaped as a dome and minaret placed within a green crescent and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the motto of the college in Arabic ‘حكما رب هب’ meaning ‘O My Lord Bestow Wisdom on Me’. These are placed in a green circle inscribed with the name and place of the college. The colour green and the motifs refer to Islamic orientation of the college.

ADHI PARASAKTHI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (APCAS) The emblem of the Adhi Parasakthi College of Arts and Science (APCAS) features a ‘trishool’ or trident, an open book, a glowing sun and a microscope ensconced by a decorative circular border inscribed with the name of the college. Below the seal, the motto of the college ‘Study Spirituality Service’ is inscribed on a banner. The trident refers to the Goddess Adhi Parasakthi, who has a ‘trishool’ in Her hands and its symbolises divine blessings and guidance; represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the microscope refers to science and technology.

THIRU. KOLANJIAPPAR GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, VIRUDHACHALAM (TKGAC) The emblem of Thiru. Kolanjiappar Government Arts College, Virudhachalam (TKGAC) features an orange shield inscribed with the motifs of a veena, a flower and the gopuram of the Sri Pazhamalai Nathar (Sri Virudhagireeswarar) Temple with a 'Vel' the holy spear of Lord Murugan. Below the shield, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘உழைப்பே தெய்வம்’ meaning ‘Labour is God’ is inscribed. The temple refers to the heritage and history and divine grace and guidance; the veena refers to heritage, arts, culture and music; the flower symbolises purity, reverence and appreciation; and the shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery.

AJK COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (AJKCAS) The logo of AJK College of Arts And Science (AJKCAS) features a green and blue monogram of ‘AJK’ surmounted by six stars with the name of the college written on the right in blue. The tagline of the college ‘Stars Rise Here’ is written below the monogram.

A.G. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (AGBED COLLEGE) A.G. College of Education (AGBed College) features a pictorial consisting of an abstract tree with multi-coloured leaves with the main trunk ascending a set of enlightened humans and descending as a nib of pen ensconced by a pair of laurels and supported by the name of the managing Trust ‘AG Trust’ and its motto ‘Best in Education’. The name of the college is written on the right in extra bold black capitals. The tree symbolises strength, individuality, expression, calmness, growth, the interconnectedness of everything and perpetuity; the leaves refer to diversity and unity of the beneficiaries; the humans refer to the students and other stakeholders of the college; the nib of a pen symbolises freedom, intelligence, creativity, professionalism, determination and diligence; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

THIRU. VI.KA GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, THIRUVARUR (THIRU. VI.KA COLLEGE) The emblem of Thiru. Vi.Ka Government Arts College, Thiruvarur (Thiru. Vi.Ka College) features a purple shield inscribed with the motifs of a traditional lamp, a veena, a chariot and a cow pulling the bell of justice. The shield is supported by a pair of crests of paddy on sides and crested by the State Emblem of Tamilnadu. A red banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘என் கடன் பணி செய்து கிடப்பதே’ (5.019.9, Devaram, Thirunavukkarasar (Appar)) meaning ‘My Duty is to Do the Work’ is placed on the shield at the bottom. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the veena refers to arts, culture, heritage and the birth place of ‘Trinity of Carnatic Music’; the chariot refers to the ‘Azhi Ther of Thiruvarur’ which is Asia's largest temple chariot; the...