Logos of India

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE NERWA (GDC NERWA) The emblem of Government College Nerwa (GDC Nerwa) features a circle housing the motifs of a snow-capped mountain range with peaks, rising sun, green field, and an open book, ensconced by a circular border with inscriptions of the name of the college in Devanagari and English and the text ‘H.P. 171210’. The tagline of the college in Sanskrit from Kathopanishad ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’ (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad), which translates to ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’ the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘तस्यै तपो दमः कर्मेति प्रतिष्ठा’ (4.8, Kena Upanishad, Samaveda), which translates to ‘Of this, Austerity, Self-control and Work are the Foundations’ is inscribed on a white banner placed below the mountains. Below seal, on a yellow banner, in green. The mountain range represents the natural geography of the institution in Chopal, Shimla; the sun symbolises the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and the removal of the darkness of ignorance; the bo...

RAJIV GANDHI GOVERNMENT COLLEGE CHAURA-MAIDAN (GCCM) The emblem of Rajiv Gandhi Government College Chaura-Maidan (GCCM) features a house-like structure housing a lighted traditional lamp supported by a pair of symmetrical swans, a lotus, and a palm leaf manuscript inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘अभय ज्योतिर्गमय’, which translates to ‘Lead Me Towards the Fearless Light’. A glowing red sun surmounts the house. All these elements are placed over a blue archway. The lit lamp represents enlightenment, wisdom, and the elimination of ignorance; the lotus symbolises detachment, self-realisation and purity; the swans represent intellect (buddhi), purity and discernment; the red sun represents spiritual awakening, energy and the dawn of a new life facilitated by wisdom and education (Jnana) and the house-like structure represents the sanctuary of learning or the institution itself, providing a structured, protective environment to nurture the flame of knowledge inside...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE KUMARSAIN (GDC KUMARSAIN) The emblem of Government Degree College Kumarsain (GDC Kumarsain) features a circle with an image of a landscape with snow-capped mountains, blue sky, orange sun,a forest of deodar trees, green valleys and an open book. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college 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 snow-capped mountain peaks represent high ambitions and the physical geography of  Kumarsain; the sun behind the peaks symbolises the dawn of wisdom, hope and enlightenment dispelling the darkness of ignorance through education; the deodar trees and the valleys of reflects the natural flora of the scenic mountain terrains of Kumarsain and Narkanda; and the book represents knowledge, learning and intellectual expansion.

RAJIV GANDHI MEMORIAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE JOGINDER NAGAR (GC JOGINDER NAGAR) The emblem of Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Government College Joginder Nagar (GC Joginder Nagar) features a light blue shield with blue outlines inscribed with the motifs of a mountain range with snow-capped peaks in green,orange rising sun, haulage trolley and tracks of the Uhl Hydroelectric Project and the name and place of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit  ‘असतो मा सद्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Unreal Lead Me to the Real’ is written on a light blue banner. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the prominent green and white mountains represent the majestic Himalayas that provide a direct backdrop to the college campus; the sun symbolises the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and the eradication of ignorance through education; the central graphic captures the historic Shanan Power House ...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE PANARSA (GC PANARSA) The emblem of Government Degree College Panarsa (GC Panarsa) features a green circle housing the motifs of a mountain range with peaks, rising sun,a multi-coloured open book and a wheel. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या ददाति विनयम्’ (Narayan Pandit, 6, Hitopadesha) meaning ‘Education Makes one Humble’. The year of establishment of the college is written at the bottom. The green mountain peaks represent the beautiful local mountain ranges of along the scenic borders of the Mandi and Kullu districts; the yellow rising sun represents the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and the eradication of ignorance through education; the book symbolises accessible knowledge, continuous learning and intellectual growth across different streams like arts and commerce; and the wheel represents progress, dynamism, righteousness and commitm...

VALLABH GOVERNMENT COLLEGE MANDI (VGC MANDI) The emblem of Vallabh Government College Mandi (VGC Mandi) features a shield inscribed with sunburst rays, the monogram of the initials of the college ‘VGC’, the Lion Capital of Ashoka and a pair of Dharma Chakras. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सत्यम् शिवम् सुन्दरम्’, which translates to ‘Truth, Goodness Beauty’ is written on a ribbon placed below the shield. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the Lion Capital of Ashoka signifies that the college is aligned with national standards, values and democratic integrity; the Dharma Chakras - the 24-spoke wheels represent progress, movement and the continuous cycle of learning and personal growth; and the sunburst design with rays emanating outward symbolises the dawn of knowledge overcoming the darkness of ignorance.

G.B. PANT MEMORIAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, RAMPUR BUSHAHR (GBPNGC RAMPUR BUSHAHR) The emblem of G.B. Pant Memorial Government College, Rampur Bushahr (GBPNGC Rampur Bushahr) features a circle housing a landscape of snow-capped green mountain range with peaks, orange rising sun and flowing water and an open book. The circle is supported by a base,on which the shorter name of the college is written. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ (Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa) meaning ‘Knowledge is the One That Liberates’ is written on a banner placed below the base. The snow-capped mountain peaks with flowing water represent the Himalayan geography of Rampur Bushahr; the sun symbolises the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and the eradication of ignorance through higher education; and the book represents education, formal learning and the pursuit of wisdom.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE KARSOG (GC KARSOG) The emblem of Government College Karsog (GC Karsog) features a tunnel entrance housing a lighted candle supported by an open book and the name of the college in Devanagari. The tunnel is crested by a traditional lamp, a mountain peak and a rising sun; supported on sides by deodar trees; and supported from the bottom by a yellow panel 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’. The name of the college is inscribed on a blue banner, which is placed at the bottom. The tunnel entrance refers to the nearby Deod Tunnel (2.8 km) and the Hanogi Tunnel (650 meters); the sun represents the dispelling of ignorance and the dawn of spiritual and intellectual enlightenment; the mountain peak refers to the local geography of the place of the college; the lamp and the lit candle reinforce the core theme of knowled...

RABINDRANATH TAGORE GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE SARKAGHAT (RNTGC SANKAGHAT) The emblem of Rabindranath Tagore Government Degree College Sarkaghat (RNTGC Sankaghat) features a bright blue circle housing the motifs of snow peaked mountains supporting an orange rising sun and a swan 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 to ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ and the name of the college in Sanskrit. The mountains refers to the Himalayan Peaks representing the geographical location of the college in the hills of Sankaghat; the sun symbolises the light of knowledge and truth dispelling the darkness of ignorance; and the swan is closely associated with Goddess Saraswati, the God of learning, wisdom and the arts and it represents purity and the unique capability of discrimination - the ability to filter good from evil and truth from untruth.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE DHARAMPUR (GC DHARAMPUR) The emblem of Government Degree College Dharampur (GC Dharampur) features a yellow ochre shield inscribed with an open book,a glowing flame of a traditional lamp and a blue banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘स्वाध्यायान्मा प्रमदः’ (1.11.1, Taittiriya Upanishad), which translates to ‘Do Not Neglect Self-study’. The elements are ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college and its year of establishment. The shield denotes protection, honour and the safeguarding of values through proper enlightenment; the flame of the lamp symbolises the illumination of the mind, clarity and the dispelling of the darkness of ignorance via truth and knowledge; and the book refers to formal education, academic knowledge and accessibility to learning.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE REWALSAR (GDC REWALSAR) The emblem of Government Degree College Rewalsar (GDC Rewalsar) features a circle with an image of a serene landscape with green mountainous terrain and a water body, which mirrors the geography of Rewalsar, which is famous for its holy high-altitude lake named Tso Pema,  (Lotus Lake), Tri-Sangam (Triveni) or Rewalsar Lake surrounded by lush green hills. An open book supported by the rising sun is placed on the landscape. The circle is ensconced by a circular border with red and orange outlines inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या परम् सामयिकं संबुद्धि’, which translates to ‘Knowledge is the Supreme Temporal Enlightenment’. The landscape refers to the local geography and heritage; the book is a universal symbol for formal education, constant learning and the storehouse of knowledge; and the rising sun with golden rays represents the dawn of intellectual awakenin...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE DRANG AT NARLA (GCDRANG AT NARLA) The emblem of Government College Drang at Narla (GCDrang at Narla) features a yellow circle housing a traditional oil lamp ‘Diya’ with radiating orange flame and a stylised lotus inscribed with the initials of the college ‘GCDM’. The lamp is supported by a panel inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सत्यं विद्या सदाचारः’, which translates to ‘Truth is Knowledge  and Virtue’. The yellow circle is ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari and English. The seal is placed on a pedestal, which inscribed with the year of establishment of the college. The diya or lamp symbolises ignition of knowledge, wisdom and intellectual awakening; and the lotus shape is a traditional symbol of purity, detachment, and spiritual growth and it represents the ability to rise above obstacles and bloom beautifully.

DR. SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE DHARAMPUR (DSRGDC DHARAMPUR) The emblem of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Government Degree College Dharampur (DSRGDC Dharampur) features a segment of a circle housing a green mountain range with peaks, a temple crested by a trishul or trident placed in lotus spread, a winding pathway and an open book. The segment is ensconced by a yellow circular border inscribed with  the name and place of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्यया विन्दतेऽमृतम्’ (Verse 4 II, Kena Upanishad), which translates to ‘By Self-knowledge Immortality is Attained’ is written on a blue banner supporting the seal. The mountain range refers to the Kasauli Hills, which forms the local geography; the temple refers to the Dharampur Devi temple, which is a Sidht Sakti Peeth of Goddess Durga symbolising the heritage, history and divine blessings, the trishul placed in a lotus spread is the symbol of Devi; the book is a universal symbol fo...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE BASSA (GOHAR (GDC BASSA) The emblem of Government College Bassa (Gohar) (GC Bassa) features a yellow circle with black outline housing the motifs of a mountain range with peaks, orange sun, deodar trees, a ‘Trishul’ or trident  inscribed with a Shivling and the year of establishment of the college and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सरस्वती त्वमस्मां अविड्ढि’ (Mantra 8, Sukta 30, Mandala 2, Rigveda), which translates to ‘O Goddess Saraswati, Protect and Bless Us’. An open book is placed at the bottom of the seal. The mountain range in green represents the majestic Himalayan ranges, which forms the geography of the locale; the deodar trees reflect the dense forest cover typical of the local region; the sun behind the peaks symbolises the dawn of knowledge, hope and the removal of the darkness of ignorance through educational; the trident refers to the temple of Rishi Loma and the Shivling refers to the temple of Lord Shiva- both referring to the local...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE KOTLI (GDC KOTLI) The emblem of Government Degree College Kotli (GDC Kotli) features the motifs of a green mountain range with peaks, greenish blue waves of water, an open book and the text ‘2016’. The motifs are ensconced by the name of the college in Devanagari and English in red. The motto of the college ‘Education Liberates’ and in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ (1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa, Rishi Parāśara), which translates to ‘Knowledge is the One That Liberates’ is written below the book. The mountain range reflects the local landscape of Kotli; the flowing water represents the local water streams running through the valley, symbolising continuous movement, vitality and life; and the book is a universal symbol for knowledge, learning and academic pursuit.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE LAD BHAROL (GC LAD BHAROL) The emblem of Government Degree College Lad Bharol (GC Lad Bharol) features an oval housing the motifs of a snow-capped mountain range, green valleys and an open book, ensconced by a red border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सर्वे भवन्तु सुशिक्षिताः’, which translates to ‘May Everyone be Well-educated’ is written on the emblem. The mountain range with peaks directly signifies the institute's geographic identity located in the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh; the open book is a universal symbol for knowledge, continuous learning and academic excellence, reflecting the college's core purpose as an educational hub; and the green landscape pays tribute to the actual surroundings of the college campus, which is nestled amid pollution-free green foliage and terraced hillsides in Banandar.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE THACHI (GDC THACHI) The emblem of Government Degree College Thachi (GDC Thachi) features a circle trisected with red outlines housing the motifs of three deodar trees, an open book with a pen and an orange radiating sun. The circle is ensconced by a green circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its year of establishment in Devanagari and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या नाम नरस्य रूपमधिकं’ (Verse 16, Niti Shatakam, Bhartrihari), which translates to ‘Knowledge is Indeed the Ultimate Beauty of a Person’. The deodar trees symbolise the lush, high-altitude Himalayan environment of the Seraj area in Thachi; the book and the pen are universal symbols of literacy, academic learning and the pursuit of knowledge; and the sun  represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity.

SWAMI VIVEKANAND GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE NIHRI (SVGDC NIHRI) The emblem of Swami Vivekanand Government Degree College Nihri (SVGDC Nihri) features a blue circle housing the image of Goddess Saraswati supported by an open book and a traditional lamp at the bottom and a radiating sun from behind. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. A pair of green laurels support the circle on the sides. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘अप्पो दीपो भव:’ (Digha Nikaya, Mahaparinibana Sutta) spoken by Mahatma Buddha, which translates to ‘Be Your Own Lamp’ is written on a purple banner placed below the seal. Goddess Saraswati seated upon a white lotus is God of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom and learning. Her presence symbolizes the pursuit of pure, unblemished wisdom and higher education. The veena (lute) represents the tuning of mind and intellect to harmony, as well as the culture of creativity and the arts; the open book symb...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE BALDWARA (GC BALDWARA) The emblem of Government Degree College Baldwara (GC Baldwara) features the motifs of a snow-capped mountain range with peaks, an open book supporting a yellow and flame with radiant rays ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The circle is supported by a pair of green laurels on the sides and a yellow banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञानमेव शक्तिः’,which translates to ‘Knowledge Alone is Power’. The text ‘Estd. 2014’is placed below the banner. The mountain range refers to the Himalayas and pay direct homage to the college's location nestled in the scenic, high-altitude landscape of Baldwara. The flame  represents the illumination of the mind, the dispersion of ignorance and the internal spiritual or intellectual awakening sparked by knowledge; the book represents the formal pursuit of academic excellence, literacy and structured learning across discip...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE GADAGUSAIN (GC GADAGUSAIN) The emblem of Government Degree College Gadagusain (GC Gadagusain) features a shield housing an image of a landscape with snow-capped mountains, deodar trees, a temple, a flowing river and an open book. 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’ is inscribed on the book. The name of the college is written on a yellow ochre banner, which is placed below the shield. The mountains represent the prominent Himalayan ranges surrounding the Inner Seraj region of Kullu where the college is situated; the deodar trees highlight the pristine, lush-green natural forest landscape of Gadagusain; the temple reflects the unique local hill architecture (often associated with local deities or traditional structures like Jufferkot), rooting the institution deeply in its local heritage and community; the river sym...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE SAINJ (GDC SAINJ) The emblem of Government Degree College Sainj (GDC Sainj) features an orangish circle with sunburst radiant lines housing the name of the college, a facade of  an entrance with three pillars supported by an open book, the text ‘Sainj’, a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञानम सर्वोत्तम सम्पदा’, which translates to ‘Knowledge is the Supreme Wealth’, and the text ‘Estd. 2016’. The entrance facade with three pillars visually represent the foundation of the institution, built upon three core values of tolerance, compassion and patriotism; the book universally signifies the dissemination of quality education, accessibility to literature and the progressive expansion of a student’s intellectual levels; and the sunburst with rays represent the sun and an enlightened mind.

JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE HARIPUR (JLNGC HARIPUR) The cyan colour emblem of Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Degree College Haripur (JLNGC Haripur) features a 16-petaled geometric lotus flower  and the text ‘Estd 2006’ ensconced by circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its motto ‘Seek, Ye Shall Find’. The geometric flower of lotus represents purity of mind, enlightenment and the blossoming of knowledge amidst worldly surroundings.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE ANNI AT HARIPUR (GC ANNI) The emblem of Government Degree College Anni at Haripur (GC Anni) features an orange rising sun with radiant rays, a pair of abstract human figures, an open book and the text ‘Estd 2006’, ensconced by a light blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its motto in Sanskrit ‘तेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु’ (Shanti mantra, Taittiriya Upanishad), which translates to  meaning ‘May our Study be Enlightening’. The rising sun symbolises enlightenment, energy and the dawn of knowledge and it represents the removal of the darkness of ignorance through education and the shining potential of the students; the book is a universal symbol for formal education, academic learning and accessibility to wisdom; and the human figures reflect student empowerment, personal growth and holistic development.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE BANJAR (GDC BANJAR) The emblem of Government Degree College Banjar (GDC Banjar) features a shield housing the image of a landscape with Chehni Kothi, a famous historical watchtower located in the Banjar valley, an open book and a yellow banner inscribed with the name of the college is written in Devanagari. On a yellow banner placed below the shield, the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘लक्ष्यं सिद्धिमाप्नुयात्’, which translates to ‘May the Goal Achieve Success’ is inscribed. The landscape and the watch tower represent the local geography and heritage with a traditional multi-tiered wooden and stone tower; the book is a universal symbol for knowledge, continuous learning and academic excellence; and the shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE SERAJ AT LAMBATHACH (GC SERAJ) The emblem of Government College Seraj at Lambathach (GC Seraj) features a shield with red outlines housing a snow-capped mountain range with peaks and rising sun, green deodar trees, the temple of Shri Anant Shyati Nag Temple and an open book. The shield is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its motto in Sanskrit ‘विद्यया देवलोकः’ (Verse 16, Section 5, Chapter 1, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘Through Knowledge, One Attains the Divine Realm’. The shield ; the mountains represent the geographical location of the college in the Seraj valley of Himachal Pradesh; the sun symbolises the light of knowledge dispelling the darkness of ignorance; the mighty peaks signify high ambitions, strength and endurance; the trees are native to the Himalayan region; the temple refers to divine blessings and guidance, heritage and culture; and the book serves as the foundational symbol of ...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE KUKUMSERI (GC KUKUMSERI) The emblem of Government College Kukumseri (GC Kukumseri) features an image of a yellow Sonki flower (Senecio bombayensis or Jacobaea bombayensis) ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and its motto in Sanskrit ‘उत्तिष्ठत जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत’ (Mantra 14, Valli 3, Chapter 1, Kathopanishad), which translates to ‘Arise, Awake and Stop Not till the Goal is Reached’. The Sonki is a bright yellow wild bloom native to the high-altitude rocky plateaus and cold Himalayan mountain ranges and valleys of the Lahaul region. It blooms extensively at the end of the monsoon season, carpeting the landscape in a golden-yellow hue. It serves as a visual anchor symbolizing the unique geographic heritage, growth, resilience, and beauty flourishing in a harsh environment.

GOVERNMENT SANSKRIT COLLEGE SUNDERNAGAR (GSC SUNDERNAGAR) The emblem of Government Sanskrit College Sundernagar (GSC Sundernagar) features a circle with water and a swan ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari and supported by a red banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘गोपाय मा भेषदिडेअहमस्मि’ (2.4, Nirukta, Yāska, the Rigveda Prātīśākhya and subsequently quoted in the 2.114, Manusmriti), which translates to ‘Please protect me. I am Your Sacred Treasure’ and the text “Est.1923’. A blue circular border inscribed with text ‘Celebrating 100 Years of Existence In Sanskrit Excellence’ holds the seal. The swan or hamsa is a traditional Indian symbol for the Paramatman (the Supreme Soul) and high spiritual intellect and it represents Viveka—the rare capability to discriminate between the eternal truth and the transitory material world; the wavy water lines represent the flow of worldly existence, life'...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE KULLU (GC KULLU) The emblem of Government College Kullu (GC Kullu) features a circular image of a landscape with snow-capped mountains,  trees, and flowing river, ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its place in Devanagari and a traditional lamp. The motto of the college in Sanskrit 'विनीतो ज्ञानवान् शुचिः’, which translates to ‘Humility Knowledge Purity’ is inscribed on a yellow panel placed below the seal. The mountains refer to the Himalayan peaks which signifies the local geography, the deodar trees also reflect the natural, lush topography of the Kullu Valley; the river represents the Beas River, on whose right bank the college campus sits; and the lamp is a symbol for enlightenment. It signifies the eradication of darkness of ignorance through the light of education and wisdom.