Logos of India

JAMTARA COLLEGE, JAMTARA  The emblem of Jamtara College, Jamtara features a circle with the motifs of an open book, a twig with three leaves of bilva tree, a structure of an atom and ‘nagara’ a local drum and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘आत्म दीपो भवः’ meaning 'Let One's Atma Illuminate'. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and English and its year of establishment. The twig of leaves symbolises the holy trinity (Trimurti), Lord Shiva's three eyes and the three fundamental qualities of nature (Gunas); the atomic structure denotes science; the book represents the pursuit of knowledge, academic learning, and literacy; and the drum represents the rich cultural heritage and traditional values of the region.

GIRIDIH COLLEGE, GIRIDIH The emblem of Giridih College, Giridih features a circle with four panels housing the motifs of a banyan tree, rising sun, a miner with a pickaxe and a range of mountains supported by a pair of stalks of grain. The name of the college and its motto are written in Devanagari on a circular border around the motifs. The motto reads in Sanskrit ‘सरस्वती श्रुतिमहती महीयताम्’ (Abhigyanshakuntalam, Mahakavi Kalidas) meaning ‘May Saraswathi Bless Increasing Glory of the Scholars’. This assemblage is placed in a sprocket wheel , which symbolises technology and science. The tree symbolises strength, individuality, expression, calmness, growth, the interconnectedness of everything and perpetuity;  the sun refers to the dawn of knowledge and enlightenment through education; the mountains represent the local geography- Giridih literally means ‘land of hills’; the miner symbolises the local mining industry, particularly the mica and coal mines for which Giridih is...

SRI RAM KRISHNA MAHILA COLLEGE, GIRIDIH (SRKMC GIRIDIH) The emblem of Sri Ram Krishna Mahila College, Giridih (SRKMC Giridih) features a circle with the motifs of an open book, a view of mountains with trees, two electrical transmission towers and an abstract image of coal. The circle is ensconced by an orange circular border inscribed with the name and motto of the college in Devanagari. The motto in Sanskrit reads ‘श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम्’ (Verse 39, Chapter 4, Bhagavad Gita) meaning ‘The Believer Attains Knowledge’. The book represents the formal academic education provided by the institution; the landscape depicts the local hills and dales of Chhotanagpur Plateau of the Giridih district where the college is located; the coal symbolizes both the mineral richness of the region and positivity and knowledge gained, which is expected to eventually sparkle like a diamond; and the towers refer to the local power generating capacity.

SAHIBGANJ COLLEGE, SAHIBGANJ The emblem of Sahibganj College, Sahibganj features a circular panel of lotus petals supporting a mountain range with rising sun surmounted by the motto of the college in Sanskrit from Kathopanishad ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’, (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad) meaning ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’. The pictorial is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and English. The mountain range and the sun refer to the local landscape; the lotus floral pattern represents purity, growth and the blossoming of a student's potential through learning.

K.S.G.M. COLLEGE, NIRSHA, DHANBAD (KSGM COLLEGE) The yellow ochre and blue circular seal of K.S.G.M. College, Nirsha, Dhanbad (KSGM College) features a rising sun above the mountains, its motto in Sanskrit from Kathopanishad ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’, (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad) meaning ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’, a structural tower, an open book and a hoe ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the tower symbolises science and technology, the hoe refers to agriculture, the book is a universal symbol for learning, education and the spread of knowledge.

RAN VIJAY SMARAK MAHAVIDYALAYA, BOKARO (RVS COLLEGE) (RVSMB) The emblem of Ran Vijay Smarak Mahavidyalaya, Bokaro (RVS College) (RVSMB) features a shield inscribed with the motifs of an open book, an athletic figure, a set of three flying birds, a building and abstract human figures. Above the shield, on a banner, the name of the college is written in Devanagari and below the shield on a yellow banner the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या विनम्र स्तुते’ meaning ‘Knowledge Bestows Humility’ is written. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book is a universal emblem of knowledge; the athlete represents the emphasis on physical growth and development alongside academics; the birds symbolise freedom, joy, and new beginnings ; the building refers to the institution; and humans refer to the stakeholders of the college.

P. K. ROY MEMORIAL COLLEGE, DHANBAD (PKRMC) The emblem of P. K. Roy Memorial College, Dhanbad (PKRMC) features a rising sun above waters, a blooming lotus, an ink pot with a quill pen and its motto in Sanskrit from Kathopanishad ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’, (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad) meaning ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’ ensconced by a yellow circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, the year of establishment of the college is written. The sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; and the quill pen and the ink pot is an iconic motif symbolizing knowledge, creativity and the act of creation.

BOKARO STEEL CITY COLLEGE (B.S. CITY COLLEGE, BOKARO) The yellow and red emblem of Bokaro Steel City College (B.S. City College, Bokaro) features a kalash or sacred pot, an open book and a traditional lamp placed on a lotus pedestal with the moto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्यया सर्वेषां हितम्’ (Extract from Vedhas)  meaning ‘Knowledge Benefits All’ written on a banner. The kalash or sacred pot is a traditional Indian symbol representing abundance, wisdom and the source of life; the book is a universal symbol for education, knowledge and academic learning; the lamp symbolises the enlightenment that dispels the darkness of ignorance; and the lotus pedestal represents purity and spiritual growth, even in challenging environments.

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE, DUMKA (SXCD) The emblem of St. Xavier's College, Dumka (SXCD) features a shield inscribed with the motifs of ‘IHS’ monogram within a sun, a traditional lamp and an open book supported by a yellow banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘To Enlighten and To Empower’. This assemblage is ensconced by a purple circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; sunburst with IHS is the Jesuit seal and it represents the name of Jesus. It is derived from the first three letters of Jesus' name in Greek (ΙΗΣ); the lamp symbolises enlightenment, removal of ignorance and the light of the world; and the book is a universal symbol for learning, education, and the spread of knowledge.

GURU NANAK COLLEGE, DHANBAD (GNC DHANBAD) The emblem of Guru Nanak College, Dhanbad (GNC Dhanbad) features an open book inscribed with the Gurmukhi letter ‘ੴ)’ (Ik Onkar) and surmounted by the motto of the college in Gurmukhi ‘ਜਿਉ ਗਿਆਨ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ੁ ਅਗਿਆਨੁ ਮਿਟੰਤੁ’ meaning ‘As the light of knowledge dawns, ignorance is dispelled 'As the Light of Knowledge Dawns, Ignorance is Dispelled’ and placed on a glowing sun. The seal is supported by a black banner inscribed with the name of the college and on a red banner, the name of the place is written. ‘ੴ)’ (Ik Onkar) represents the ‘One Supreme Reality’ or the ‘Oneness of God’; the book represents the Guru Granth Sahib, the central religious scripture of Sikhism and the pursuit of academic excellence; and the sun symbolises the enlightenment and the spreading of knowledge, as envisioned by Guru Nanak.

RAJA SHIV PRASAD COLLEGE, JHARIA (RSP COLLEGE) The emblem of Raja Shiv Prasad College, Jharia (RSP College) features a lotus on water and a traditional lamp, the name of the place in Devanagari and its motto in Sanskrit ‘उत्तिष्ठत जाग्रत’ (Mantra 14, Valli 3, Chapter 1, Kathopanishad) meaning ‘Arise, Awake’. These are ensconced by a sunburst like circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its year of establishment. The lotus symbolises purity, enlightenment and resilience. The lamp is a traditional symbol of the light of learning that dispels the darkness of ignorance. the sunburst with jagged, circular border represents a sun, symbolising the source of enlightenment and the widening of the mind and spirit.

SSLNT WOMEN'S COLLEGE, DHANBAD (SSNLT MAHILA COLLEGE DHANBAD) The emblem of SSLNT Women's College, Dhanbad (SSNLT Mahila College, Dhanbad) features a traditional lamp supported on sides by profiles of faces of two women and ensconced by a pink and blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college and motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्यया अमृतमश्नुते’ (Verse 11, Ishopanishad) meaning ‘Knowledge Enjoys Immortality’. The name of the place of the college is written at the bottom. The lamp with a bright flame, representing the dispelling of darkness and the light of knowledge; and the women's faces in profile, represent the college's focus on women's education.

LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI MEMORIAL COLLEGE, JAMSHEDPUR (LBSM) The emblem of Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial College, Jamshedpur (LBSM) features a hoe and a rifle supported by a traditional lamp and a supporting an open book and ensconced by a serrated circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagarai. The pedestal supporting the seal is inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘आनो भद्राः ऋतवो अस्तु विश्वतः’ (Sukta 89, Mandal 1, Rig Veda) meaning ‘I Pray that Virtuous Ideas Will Come To Me From Every Direction’. The hoe and the rifle refers to the famous slogan coined by the Late Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri ‘जय जवान, जय किसान’ (Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan); the lamp signifies the light of knowledge dispelling ignorance; the book represents academic learning, knowledge, and the pursuit of truth; the serrated border or gear-like or sunburst outer edge often symbolizes industrial progress or the radiant energy of enlightenment.

BHOLARAM SIBAL KHARKIA COLLEGE, MAITHON (BSK COLLEGE, MAITHON) The emblem of Bholaram Sibal Kharkia College, Maithon (BSK College, Maithon) features a rising sun supported by the image of Maihon Dam and the motifs of a communication tower and a factory. These are ensconced by a blue circular border with red and white outlines inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit from Kathopanishad ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’, (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad) meaning ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’and its name in Devanagari and the motifs of two open books. The sun symbolises the light of wisdom and knowledge emanating to dispel ignorance; the Maithon Dam project of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) represents the harnessing of natural energy for the benefit and development of society; the tower and the factory reflects the college's location in an industrial hub and its role in serving the local community; and the books represent the importance of formal education and the storehous...

ABDUL BARI MEMORIAL (ABM) COLLEGE, JAMSHEDPUR (A.B.M COLLEGE) The emblem of Abdul Bari Memorial (ABM) College, Jamshedpur (A.B.M College) features a traditional lamp and an open book ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college. Below the seal, on a banner, the name of the place of the college is written. At the bottom, on a banner, the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘नास्ति विद्या समं चक्षु’ (Verse 12.169.33, Mahabharata) meaning ‘Knowledge is the Greatest Eye’. The lamp symbolises enlightenment, the removal of ignorance and the light of knowledge; and the book represents learning, education, and academic pursuit.

LOYOLA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JAMSHEDPUR (LCE JAMSHEDPUR) The emblem of Loyola College of Education, Jamshedpur (LCE Jamshedpur) features a cross supported by an open book and the monogram ‘IHS’and placed on a circle ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. A pair of laurels support the seal. On a banner placed below the seal, the motto of the college ‘To be Men and Women for Others’ is written. The cross represents the union of faith and education; the book denotes the education and intellectual rigour imparted to students; ‘IHS’ is the emblem of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits); and  the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

RAM LAKHAN SINGH YADAV COLLEGE, RANCHI (RLSY RANCHI) The emblem of Ram Lakhan Singh Yadav College, Ranchi (RLSY Ranchi) features a rising sun with an open book ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari. The circle is placed on a flower-spread. The rising sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; and the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

SANJAY GANDHI MEMORIAL COLLEGE, RANCHI The emblem of Sanjay Gandhi Memorial College, Ranchi features a banyan tree surmounted by the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘कल्पलतेव विद्या’ meaning ‘Knowledge is Like a Wish-fulfilling Creeper’ and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college, a pair of crest of wheat and an open book. The banyan tree or Kalpavriksha represents wish-fulfilling tree and it symbolises the vastness of knowledge and a nurturing environment where students' potential can grow and flourish. The wheat crests symbolise fertility, growth and prosperity, reflecting the institution's commitment to the holistic development and bright and sustainable future of its students. The book is a universal symbol of formal education, literacy and the source of learning that the college provides through its undergraduate and vocational courses.

MADHUPUR COLLEGE, KALAN, JAJPUR The emblem of Madhupur College, Kalan, Jajpur rising sun with Swastika, a set of wavy lines, a tree and a veena 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 in Sanskrit ‘मधुबता रुतायते’ (मधु॒ वाता॑ ऋताय॒ते, Mandala 1, Sukta 90, Richa 6, Rigveda) meaning ‘The Winds Bring Sweet (Rewards)’. The sun represents the light of knowledge, wisdom and the removal of ignorance; the Swastika is a sacred symbol representing auspiciousness, well-being and prosperity; the wavy lines symbolise active life, the continuous flow of karma (actions) and the nearby river Brahmani which surrounds the college; the tree represents nature, growth and the local landmark of Nandankanan harbour area where the college is located; and the veena, a traditional musical instrument associated with Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts, symbolises the pursuit of fine arts and learning.

JAMSHEDPUR WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY (JSR WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY) The emblem of Jamshedpur Women’s University (JSR Women’s University ) features a flaming torch supported by a pair of elephants and ensconced by a leafy and floral circular border. The name of the university is written above the motifs and its motto in Sanskrit ‘सर्वं सम्भाव्यते त्वयि’ (Shlok 7, Chapter 32, Adi Parva, Mahabharata) meaning ‘All Possibilities are within’ is written below. This assemblage is placed within a spiked circular pattern. The flaming torch represents the light of knowledge, enlightenment, and the removal of ignorance; the elephants refer to the State of Jharkhand; the leaves and flowers are representative of the State; the spiked wheel refers to the Steel City of Jamshedpur.

JAMSHEDPUR CO-OPERATIVE COLLEGE (JCC) The emblem of Jamshedpur Co-operative College (JCC) features a shield inscribed with the motifs of a rocket, an open book with  inkwell and pen and a winged seal. Below the shield, on a banner, the motto of the in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa) meaning ‘Knowledge is the One That Liberates’ is written. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the rocket symbolises science, engineering and technology; the book with ink and pen symbolises traditional academic learning, literature and the pursuit of knowledge; and the winged seal, often associated with aspirations, progress and the soaring of the human intellect through education.

KARIM CITY COLLEGE, JAMSHEDPUR (KCC JAMSHEDPUR) The emblem of Karim City College, Jamshedpur (KCC Jamshedpur) features a lit candle, a palm tree and an open book ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the founder and the managing body.The motto of the college in Arabic ‘علم الانسان ما لم يعلم’ (Surah Al-Alaq 96:5, Quran) meaning ‘He Taught Man That Which He Knew Not’ is written above the seal. The name of the college in Urdu ‘کریم سٹی کالج’ is written below the seal. This assemblage is placed in a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The candle symbolises the lamp of education being lit for the community and the illumination of the mind; the palm tree is traditionally a symbol of growth, endurance and prosperity, often associated with the Middle Eastern heritage of the institution's founders;  book refers to the pursuit of knowledge, academic rigour and the importance of scholarship; and the stars signify excellence, guidance a...

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, JAMSHEDPUR (TGSCW JAMSHEDPUR) The emblem of The Graduate School College for Women, Jamshedpur (TGSCW Jamshedpur) features a key with a pair of torches with flames supported by U-shaped depiction of its name. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्याधनम् सर्वधर्म प्रधानम्’ (Bhartruhari, Niti Shataka) meaning ‘Knowledge is the Supreme of All Religions’ is written at the bottom. The torches symbolise enlightenment, wisdom and the eternal flame of knowledge ignited by teachers. The key in academic heraldry often represents the key to knowledge or access to new opportunities through education.

J. K. S. COLLEGE, JAMSHEDPUR (JKS COLLEGE) The emblem of J. K. S. College, Jamshedpur (JKS College) features a red rose supported by a pair of laurels and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and two sets of three stars. The year of establishment of the college is written on a panel below the seal. At the bottom, on a panel the motto 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. The rose symbolsies divine love, compassion, and purity ; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

MAULANA AZAD COLLEGE, RANCHI (MAC RANCHI) The emblem of Maulana Azad College, Ranchi (MAC Ranchi) features a cross, an open book, a lamp, a local motif, laurels and chevrons supported by a banner inscribed with the place of the college. The name of the college is written above the motifs. The cross is a common symbol in educational emblems representing faith and spiritual foundation; the stylised lamp or torch symbolises the pursuit of excellence and the light of knowledge’; the book is a universal symbol for learning, education and the acquisition of knowledge; the traditional motif represents a local cultural motif; and the laurels and chevrons signify protection or achievement.

JAGANNATH NAGAR COLLEGE, DHURWA, RANCHI (JN COLLEGE) The emblem of Jagannath Nagar College, Dhurwa, Ranchi (JN College) features a circular blue floral spread holding the motifs of a traditional lamp, an open book and its motto in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya,1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’. The motifs are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college and a pair of ears of wheat. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the ears of wheat refers to agriculture; and the blue floral circle symbolises wholes, protection and eternity.

RANCHI WOMEN'S COLLEGE, RANCHI (RWC RANCHI) The red colour emblem of Ranchi Women's College, Ranchi (RWC Ranchi) features a traditional lamp placed within a decorative circular border representing unity, continuity and the holistic nature of learning. The repetitive decorative patterns are often stylistic and represent structured growth. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity. The name of the college its motto in Sanskrit  ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya,1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ is inscribed on the circular border.

NIRMALA COLLEGE, RANCHI The red and gold shield-shaped emblem of Nirmala College, Ranchi features a sacred heart, three red roses, golden lily or fleur-de-lis, twelve stars. Below the shield, on a red banner, the motto of the college in Latin ‘Cor Unum Anima Una’ (4:32, Acts of the Apostles), translates to ‘One Heart, One Mind’ is written, The sacred heart symbolises the Sacred Heart of Jesus, representing Christ's love radiating for all mankind; the red roses represent the three major humanitarian works of the SCJM congregation: ‘Teaching, Nursing, and Social Work’; the fleur-de-lis and twelve stars Mother Mary; the red background symbolises love and courage, while the gold elements denote faith and wisdom; and the central gold band is also described as a golden pathway, symbolising a life of love, compassion and selfless service toward the poor.

MAULANA AZAD COLLEGE, KOLKATA (MAC KOLKATA) The greenish emblem of Maulana Azad College, Kolkata (MAC Kolkata) features a traditional balcony of Indo-Saracenic architecture circumscribed by two names of colleges and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The balcony symbolises unity in diversity, reflecting the institution's ethos of harmony across different religions and cultures. The colour green represents the Islamic orientation.