Logos of India

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE NAGROTA SURIAN (GC NAGROTA SURIAN) The emblem of Government Degree College Nagrota Surian (GC Nagrota Surian)  features a shield housing the motifs of rising sun, an open book with quill pen and water waves. The shield is crested by 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’. The name and place of the college is written below the shield. The rising sun represents the dawn of illumination and awareness, signifying how education dispels the darkness of ignorance; the book is a universal symbol of formal learning, structured knowledge and literacy; the quill pen represents creativity, expression and the pursuit of writing and literature; the wavy lines symbolise rivers, pointing directly to the geographic proximity of the college to local water bodies, most notably the Pong Dam lake reservoir (Maharana Pratap Sagar) in Nagrota Surian; and the shield ...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, RIRKMAR (GDC RIRKMAR) The emblem of Government Degree College, Rirkmar (GDC Rirkmar) features a circle housing the motifs of a local temple, radiating orange sun and an open book, ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college, a pair of stars and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या ददाति विनयम्’ (Narayan Pandit, 6, Hitopadesha), which translates to ‘Education Makes one Humble’. The temple structure anchors the institution to the cultural heritage and geographical landscape of its regional community; the book represents the pursuit of higher education, academic learning and the storehouse of universal knowledge; the sun symbolises the dawning of enlightenment, the removal of ignorance and the bright future awaiting students; and the stars signify high achievements, excellence and the guidance the institution provides.

SHAHEED CAPTAIN VIKRAM BATRA GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, PALAMPUR (SCVB GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, PALAMPUR) The emblem of Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Government College, Palampur (SCVB Government College, Palampur) features a circle housing an image of Goddess Saraswati supported by a mountain range with peaks and green deodar trees, a red 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’, an open book and wavy lines. The circle is ensconced by a circular border with red outlines inscribed with the name and place of the college. Goddess Saraswati is the God of knowledge, wisdom, music, the arts and learning. She is depicted seated on a lotus, playing the Veena. Her presence signifies the institution's primary focus on nurturing intellect, cultural education and artistic growth. The snow-capped mountain peaks refer to the Dhauladhar Mountain...

GOVERNMENT ARYA DEGREE COLLEGE NURPUR (GADC NURPUR) The emblem of Government Arya Degree College Nurpur (GADC Nurpur) features a circle housing a shield inscribed with the motifs of a flaming torch, mountains, the fort of Nurpur and a traditional lamp and the Sanskrit letter ‘ॐ’  (Om or Ohm). The circle is ensconced by a brown circular border inscribed with the name of the college and 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’. The letter ‘ॐ’ represents spiritual grounding, universal truth and the core Vedic ideals upon which the institution was anchored; the shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the torch stands as a universal beacon of education, wisdom and the active dissemination of knowledge; the mountains pay homage to the local terrain of Nurpur situated near the Dhauladhar range of Himachal Pradesh; the ...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, KHUNDIAN (GC KHUNDIAN) The emblem of Government Degree College, Khundian (GC Khundian) features a circle housing a landscape with mountain peaks with rising sun and deodar trees, an open book and a banner. The circle is ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The two geometric peaks and the deodar trees represent the Himalayan landscape characteristic of the locale; and the open book represents the democratisation of knowledge, endless learning and the pursuit of academic excellence.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, NAGROTA BAGWAN (GC NAGROTA BAGWAN)  The emblem of Government College, Nagrota Bagwan (GC Nagrota Bagwan) features a shield housing the motifs of snow-clad Himalayan peaks referring to Dhauladhar Mountain Peaks, sun and a human. Below the shield, on a red banner, the motto of the college in Sanskrit  ‘असतोमा सद्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya,1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘Lead me from Unreal to the Real’ is inscribed. These are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The sun represents the light of knowledge and enlightenment casting away the shadows of ignorance; and the human highlights holistic growth, human development and community connection.

KUNWAR DURGA CHAND MEMORIAL GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, JAISINGHPUR (GDC JAISINGHPUR) (KDCGDC JAISINGHPUR) The emblem of Kunwar Durga Chand Memorial Government Degree College, Jaisinghpur (GDC Jaisinghpur) (KDCGDC Jaisinghpur) features a blue circle housing a blue shield inscribed with a landscape of mountain peaks with rising sun and water and an open book. The shield is surmounted by a green banner the carrying the motto of the college in Sanskrit from Kathopanishad ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’ (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad), which translates to ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’ and supported by another green banner inscribed with the tagline of the college in Devanagari ‘चरित्र एवं अनुशासन’, which translates to ‘Character and Discipline’. The blue circle is ensconced by a golden circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The green mountains represent the Himalayan mountain ranges that surround Himachal Pradesh, reflecting the college's local geography and reg...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, JAWALI (GDC JAWALI) The emblem of Government Degree College, Jawali (GDC Jawali) features a circle with the image of Bathu ki Ladi Temples surrounded by water, with a watchtower or pillar on the left depicting Bathu ki Ladi (The String of Bathu), a famous historical cluster of ancient stone temples located near Jawali in the Maharana Pratap Sagar (Pong Dam) reservoir. In the circle a rising sun and an open book are also placed. The sun is a universal representation of enlightenment and education and the book symbolises the eradication of ignorance, new beginnings and the spreading of intellectual light across the community. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The seal is supported by a pair of red laurels on the sides representing honour, academic achievement, victory and excellence. The year of establishment of the college is written below the seal. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘तमसो म...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, LANJ (GC LANJ) The emblem of Government College, Lanj (GC Lanj) features a monogram of the college’s initials ‘GCL’ in Indian National Tricolour with an open book supporting arising sun placed in the counter. The monogram is ensconced by a black circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari and English. A pair of laurels surround the seal with the text ‘Est. 2015’ placed at the bottom. Below this assemblage a banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Truth & Honour’ is placed. The book is a universal symbol of knowledge, scholarship and continuous learning; the rising sun symbolises the dawn of wisdom, enlightenment and the removal of the darkness of ignorance through education; and the laurels symbolise peace, victory, academic excellence and growth.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE DHALIARA (GC DHALIARA) The emblem of Government College Dhaliara (GC Dhaliara) features gold, orange, red and dark blue colour shield housing a blue triangle inscribed with the motifs of a five petal flower and waves of water. A burning lamp is placed on the triangle. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सेवा ही परम धर्म’, which translates to ‘Service is the Ultimate Religion’ is written above the lamp. The tagline of the college ‘Discipline Dedication’ is written on the sides of the triangle. The name of the college in Devanagari is written on the red pedestal holding the shield. This assemblage is placed on a dark green circle with a yellow outline. The shield symbolises the preservation and defence of truth, culture and ethics; the lamp represents the flame of knowledge, enlightenment and wisdom overcoming darkness and ignorance; the flower symbolises balance of the five classical elements of earth, water, fire, air and sky and the five human senses ; the ...

CHANDER DHAR GULERI GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE HARIPUR (GULERI) (GDC HARIPUR (GULERI)) The emblem of Chander Dhar Guleri Government Degree College Haripur (Guleri) (GDC Haripur (Guleri)) features a red circle housing a glowing traditional lamp and 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’. The circle is placed on a yellow circle inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. A pair of laurels support the yellow circle. This assemblage is ensconced by a circular border of red, blue and black circles. The lamp represents the enlightenment of knowledge dispersing the darkness of ignorance; and the laurels signify growth, prosperity and connection to the local agrarian roots of the Kangra region. The concentric tri-colour rings of yellow, red and blue signify knowledge, wisdom and intellectual energy; passion, courage, and vitality i...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE DHARAMSHALA (GC DHARAMSHALA) The emblem of Government College Dharamshala (GC Dharamshala) features a yellow circle housing a shield carrying the images of a snow-cladded mountain peak and a pine or deodar tree, supported by a red banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘असतोमा सद्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya,1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘Lead me from Unreal to the Real’. The circle is ensconced by a dark blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The text ‘Estd. 1926’is written at the bottom of the seal. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the mountain range with peak refers to the snow-capped peak of the majestic Dhauladhar mountains, which form the direct physical backdrop of the campus in the Kangra Valley. The pine or deodar tree refers to the characteristic dense, green forests surrounding Dharamshala.

WAZIR RAM SINGH GOVERNMENT COLLEGE DEHRI (GC DEHRI) (WRGC DEHRI) The emblem of Wazir Ram Singh Government College Dehri (GC Dehri) (WRGC Dehri) features a golden circle housing the brown motifs of an open book, a quill pen, a bell, a sword and a glowing and radiating flame of fire. The circle is ensconced by a brown circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘शस्त्रे शास्त्रे च कौशलम्’ (derived from a Hitopadesha (Preface) ), which translates to ‘Skill in Weapons and Scripture’ is inscribed on a brown banner placed below the seal. The book serves as the foundation of the emblem, symbolising academic learning, higher education and the acquisition of knowledge; the quill pen symbolises writing, intellectual pursuits and the arts; the sword represents strength, courage, physical training and the readiness to defend; the bell symbolises awakening, divine presence, protection against negative energy and the passage of time; ...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE INDORA (GC INDORA)  The emblem of Government Degree College Indora (GC Indora)  features an oval housing the motifs of a landscape with rising sun from mountains, crossed hockey stick and cricket bat with balls, laboratory glassware, and an open book. The oval is ensconced by a broad yellow border inscribed with the name and place of the college. 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 written on a banner placed below the seal. The landscape mirrors the picturesque, hilly geography of Himachal Pradesh while promoting environmental respect and sustainability; the rising sun represent the dispelling of darkness through the light of knowledge, signifying new beginnings and intellectual awakening; the book symbolises standard academic proficiency, structured learning, and formal education; the hockey stick, cr...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE BAROH (GDC BAROH) The emblem of Government Degree College Baroh (GDC Baroh) features a blue circle housing the image of the historic and renowned Radha Krishan temple and Baba Kalinath shrine in Baroh symbolising local heritage and religious significance of the region. The temple is supported by an open book and a red banner inscribed with the text ‘Kangar (H.P.). The book is a universal symbol for knowledge, learning, and higher education. The geographical landscape with mountains and sun is placed behind the temple emphasising the college's geographic setting in the Himalayan terrain of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh and the sun symbolising the dawn of new opportunities, enlightenment and the eradication of ignorance through education. The name of the college is written on a yellow circle ensconcing the blue circle. The motto of the of the college in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ...

BABA KANSHI RAM GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE DADASIBA (BKRGDC DADASIBA) The emblem of Baba Kanshi Ram Government Degree College Dadasiba (BKRGDC Dadasiba) features a yellow shield with thick red outlines inscribed in red with the motifs of a traditional lamp and a radiating rising sun and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या ददाति विनयम्’ (Narayan Pandit, 6, Hitopadesha), which translates to ‘Education Makes one Humble’ and the name of the place of the college in blue. The name of the college is written on a blue banner in yellow and 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 sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the colour yellow denotes happiness, energy, vitality, focus and creativity; and red signifies passion, power, strength, courage, determinati...

PANDIT SANT RAM GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE BAIJNATH (GC BAIJNATH) The emblem of Pandit Sant Ram Government Degree College Baijnath (GC Baijnath) features a shield supported by a yellow open book, housing the motifs of a mountain range with peaks, rising sun and a pine tree. The elements are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The mountain range refers to the Dhauladhar Range signifying the college's geographical setting in the scenic, high-altitude region of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh; the rising sun symbolises the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and the eradication of ignorance through education; the pine or deodar tree represents the natural flora of locale; the shield represents a foundational stronghold of knowledge, protection and academic integrity; and the book emphasises that academic study, literature, and formal education serve as the roots from which personal growth and societal development emerge.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE SUGH-BHATOLI (GC SUGH-BHATOLI) The emblem of Government College Sugh-Bhatoli (GC Sugh-Bhatoli) features a circle with mountain peaks spewing fire supported by a sunburst with a mortarboard hat and the nib of a pen and an open book. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सत्यमेव जयते’, which translates to ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’ is inscribed on a yellow and blue banner placed below the seal. The mountain peaks symbolise the Himalayas and the motif pays homage to the scenic geographical setting of Bhatoli; the spewn fire refers to the ‘volcano-like eruption’, which occurred in Gadiyada village, Sugh-Bhatoli, located in the Kangra district; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; and the yellow arc represents a rising sun, signifying a bright f...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE SHIVNAGAR (GDC SHIVNAGAR) The emblem of Government Degree College Shivnagar (GDC Shivnagar) features an image of Goddess Saraswati in a circle ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari and 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’. Goddess Saraswati is the God of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom and learning. Her presence highlights the institution's primary function as a temple of higher learning and intellectual growth. The visual elements associated with her include the veena representing the tuning of mind and intellect, the harmony of all creative arts and the flow of knowledge; the peacock symbolises external beauty and ego; and the lotus symbolises absolute purity, peace and the detachment required for true academic and spiritual pursuit.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE MAJHEEN (GC MAJHEEN) The emblem of Government College Majheen (GC Majheen) features a circle with a snow-capped mountain range of Himalayas, which shapes the landscape of Majheen. Flowing at the base of the mountains is a tranquil water body or river, referencing the local river basins of Kangra Valley. Peeking from behind the mountain peaks is a rising sun, which is a universal symbol in educational emblems representing the dawn of enlightenment and the eradication of ignorance and a bright, hopeful future for the youth of the region. The landscape is ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, DEHRA (GC DEHRA) The blue colour emblem of Government College, Dehra (GC Dehra) features a circle housing the motifs of an open book and radiating sun and the text ‘Estd 2017’. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. A pair of laurels supports the border. Below the seal, the motto of the college ‘Knowledge & Empowerment’ is written. The book signifies the pursuit of higher education, standard knowledge acquisition and open access to academic exploration for all students; the sun represents the dispelling of ignorance through enlightenment and the bright future awaiting empowered graduates; and the laurels are traditional symbol representing academic achievement, honour and victory in the pursuit of personal excellence.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE RAKKAR (GDC RAKKAR) GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE RAKKAR (GDC RAKKAR) The emblem of Government Degree College Rakkar (GDC Rakkar) features the motifs of a pair of green leaves supported on sides by blue and red abstract humans holding a rising yellow sun and supported by an open book. These are ensconced by an orangish yellow circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari and the year of establishment of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit from Kathopanishad ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’ (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad), which translates to ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’ is written on a blue banner placed on the circle at the bottom. The book symbolises the foundation of formal education, academic learning and accessibility to knowledge for the local youth; the green leaves represent life, vitality, environment and organic growth, deeply reflecting the institution's commitment to nurturing students in a rural ecosyst...

REEDOM FIGHTER PANDIT SUSHEEL RATTAN GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE JAWALAMUKHI (GC JAWALAMUKHI) The emblem of Freedom Fighter Pandit Susheel Rattan Government Degree College Jawalamukhi (GC Jawalamukhi) features a yellow circle with blue outline housing the motifs of a blue ‘mantap’ with orange radiant dome with a prayerbell, an open book and a traditional lamp and the motto of the in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa) meaning ‘Knowledge is the One That Liberates’. The circle is ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The ‘mantap’ or place used for public or private rituals, prayers or ceremonies in temple architecture housing the book, lamp and bell symbolises the reverence accorded to the process of learning and education and the sanctity attached to the whole process of education, learning and acquisition of knowledge. The lamp symbolises wisdom, spiritual awakening and the enlightenment that dispe...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE REY (GC REY) The emblem of Government Degree College Rey (GC Rey) features a circle housing a landscape of snow-capped mountain range with peaks, orange sun, a flaming torch, an open book, the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘अस्तो मा सद्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Unreal Lead Me to the Real’; the text ‘Estd. 2026’ and a pair of laurels. The circle is ensconced by an orange circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college and a pair of yellow stars. The mountain peaks represent the majestic Himalayan ranges surrounding the Kangra district; the sun signifies the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and the eradication of the darkness of ignorance; the book represents formal education, academic learning and the continuous quest for wisdom; the lighted torch represents the light of education leading the way and transforming individual lives; and the laurels symbolise growth, ...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, MATOUR (GC MATOUR)  The emblem of Government College, Matour (GC Matour) features a yellow circle housing the motifs of an orange rising sun, an orange abstract human figure with raised hands, a blue open book, a traditional lamp with flame and a pair of blue hands holding these motifs. The name and place of the college is written around the circle. This assemblage is displaced on a blue decorative circle. 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 on a yellow banner placed below the seal. The rising sun is a universal symbol of energy, life and the light of knowledge dispelling ignorance; the human figure represents human growth, vitality, self-actualisation and the celebration of life through learning; the book represents formal learning, academic excellence and the infinite storehouse of human knowledge; the glowing flame...

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC JANDAUR (GP JANDAUR) The emblem of Government Polytechnic Jandaur (GP Jandaur) features a circle with orange,  blue, dark blue and grey quadrants housing the motifs of a construction hard hat (helmet) and  of gears, a factory building, a gearwheel and a layout of a circuit diagram respectively. The name of the college is written on a blue banner placed in the middle of the circle. The circle is ensconced by a circle with a grey outline. The helmet and gears represent civil engineering, safety, industrial labour and mechanical foundations; the factory building symbolises infrastructure development, industrial manufacturing and the application of engineering in real-world construction; the gearwheel is a universal symbol for the engineering profession, it signifies motion, industry, technological progress and mechanical systems; and the circuit layout design symbolises electrical engineering, electronics, communication technologies and computer hard...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION, DHARAMSHALA (GCTE DHARAMSHALA) The emblem of Government College of Teacher Education, Dharamshala (GCTE Dharamshala) features a blue shield housing the motifs of mountain peaks with rising sun, lotus pond with lotus and a book. The shield is crested by the motto of the college in Sanskrit, which is an extract from the Kathopanishad ‘विद्यामृतमश्नुते’ (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad) meaning ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’ is written. The rising sun and mountain peaks symbolises wisdom, illumination and the removal of the darkness of ignorance; the mountains represent the scenic Dhauladhar mountain range that frames Dharamshala; the book is a universal symbol of formal learning, structured knowledge and literacy; the lotus and the pond symbolise purity, resilience, and personal transformation; and the shield traditionally signifies the preservation and protection of knowledge, culture and high values.

SIDHARTH GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, NADAUN (SGC NADAUN) The emblem of Sidharth Government College, Nadaun (SGC Nadaun) features a blue oval with thick orange outline housing the motifs of a red shield with thick orange outlines inscribed with a green banyan tree with mountain peaks, a Dharma Chakra and a flowing river and surmounted by a red banner inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. The shield is placed in a cyan circle. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञान चरित्र दक्षता’, which translates to ‘Knowledge Character Competence’ is written below the shield. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the tree and mountain represent the pristine foothills of the Shivalik ranges where the college is located and surrounded by sylvan landscapes and pine trees; the flowing river refers to the river Beas, which flows on the right side of the college; the Dharma Chakra represents progress, righteousness and the continuous cycle of l...