Logos of India

SYED HAMEEDHA ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE (SHASC) The emblem of Syed Hameedha Arts & Science College (SHASC) features a mortarboard hat surmounted by the motto of the college ‘My Lord Advance Me in Knowledge’ and supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Arabic ‘رب زدني علما’ meaning ‘My Lord Advance Me in Knowledge’ ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college and a pair of green stars. The mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; and the green stars are modern, widely recognised symbols of Islam, representing paradise, divine favor, and the five pillars.

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA GROUP OF COLLEGES PILLAIYARPATTI (SVCE) The emblem of Swami Vivekananda Group of Colleges, Pillaiyarpatti (SVCE) features a portrait of Swami Vivekananda placed in an oval with a thick brown border and supported by a brown banner inscribed with the name and initials of the Group. Swami Vivekananda symbolises a blend of profound spiritual wisdom, renunciation, and dynamic strength. The colour brown signifies the earthiness, simplicity, stability, humility, warmth, reliability, endurance, timelessness and tradition.

SWAMINATHAN SARASWATHI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOR WOMEN (SS WOMEN'S COLLEGE) The emblem of Swaminathan Saraswathi College of Education for Women (SS Women's College) features an image of Goddess Saraswati on a blue circle supported by an open book and ensconced by a white circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a banner, the motto of the college ‘Illuminate Your Aspiration’ is inscribed. Goddess Saraswati embodies the essence of vach (speech), knowledge, and creative expression, symbolising the power to purify the self through the flow of wisdom and art. She represents the pursuit of knowledge and truth, free from the distractions and illusions of the material world. The book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

SYED HAMEEDHA ARABIC COLLEGE (SHAC) The logo of Syed Hameedha Arabic College (SHAC) features a crescent moon inscribed with the Arabic inscription of ‘كيفكري تاميل نادو الهند’ of the name of the place of the college holding a foldable lectern with an open book (Quran) surmounted by an Arabic inscription of the name of the college ‘كلية سيد حميدة العربية’. The name of the college is written on the right in green and black. The crescent moon widely believed that the crescent moon and star is an internationally-recognized symbol of Islam; the lectern elevates the book off the floor, signifying reverence, respect, and the sacredness of the knowledge being studied; and the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

TNN MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION (TNNMCTE) The emblem of TNN Memorial College of Teacher Education (TNNMCTE) features an image of Goddess Saraswati supported by an open book and a ‘kuthuvilakku’ (a traditional lamp) ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college. On a banner placed and on the seal at the bottom the motto of the college is inscribed. Goddess Saraswati Goddess Saraswati embodies the essence of vach (speech), knowledge, and creative expression, symbolising the power to purify the self through the flow of wisdom and art. She represents the pursuit of knowledge and truth, free from the distractions and illusions of the material world. The book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

T.D.T.A.D.S. DANIEL RAJAMMAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (DANIEAL RAJAMMAL COLLEGE) The emblem of T.D.T.A.D.S. Daniel Rajammal College of Education (Danieal Rajammal College) is a blue shield housing the motifs of a red cross placed on a torch with flame. The shield is supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Arise and Shine’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the cross is the primary symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, his victory over sin and death, and his ultimate sacrifice for humanity; and the torch with flame is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power.

TAGORE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SANDHIR (TCE) The emblem of Tagore College of Education, Sandhir (TCE) features the letter ‘T’ supported by a flame of fire on the left and an abstract image of pages of a book on the right. A blue circular swoosh inscribed with the name of the college and a laurel is ensconcing the graphics. The flame of fire symbolises transformation, purification, divine energy, and passion, serving as a powerful dual image of destruction and creation; and the book refers to education, knowledge, learning and wisdom.

TAGORE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (TCAS) The emblem of Tagore College of Arts and Science (TCAS) features an image of Goddess Saraswati and a motif of a desktop computer ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a blue banner, the motto of the college ‘Dignity Dissemination Dedication’ is inscribed. Goddess Saraswati Goddess Saraswati embodies the essence of vach (speech), knowledge, and creative expression, symbolising the power to purify the self through the flow of wisdom and art. She represents the pursuit of knowledge and truth, free from the distractions and illusions of the material world. The computer refers to science and technology.

T.S.M. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TSM JAIN CE) The logo of T.S.M. College of Education (TSM Jain CE) features an orange shield with blue borders inscribed with the motifs of an open book and the symbol of Jainism with a Swastika and a poorna kumbha. Below the shield, on an orange banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘’ meaning ‘கற்போம் கல்வி கற்பிப்போம்’ meaning ‘Let us Learn Let us Teach’ is inscribed. The name of the college is written in red capitals along with other details. The book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the emblem of Jainism represents the three worlds and the divine guidance and blessings. The colour orange or saffron symbolises energy, vitality, creativity, inspiration, joy and happiness.

TAGORE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, DEVIYAKURICHI (TCE) The emblem of Tagore College of Education, Deviyakurichi (TCE) features a portrait of Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore placed on the map of Bharat (India) with the words ‘Love Unity Peace’ written around and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The name and address of the college are written on the right in blue with the motto of the college ‘Knowledge Creates Vision, Success Credits Your Mission’ written on the top. The map of Bharat symbolises the college’s nationalistic aspirations.

TAGORE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BARWA (TCE) The emblem of Tagore College of Education, Barwa (TCE) features a red shield housing a portrait of Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore and the name of the college supported on sides by a pair of torches and a green banner at the bottom. The name of the college is written on the sides in red sans-serif capitals. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; and the torches with flames are emblems of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power.

TAMILAVEL UMAMAHESWARANAR KARANTHAI ARTS COLLEGE (TUK ARTS COLLEGE) The emblem of Tamilavel Umamaheswaranar Karanthai Arts College (TUK Arts College) features a scenery with hills, water with lotus, trees, blue sky and sun in an oval with orange outline. A pair of lotus laurels ensconces the picture. The name of the managing body in Tamil ‘கரந்தைத் தமிழ்ச் சங்கம்’ is inscribed on a blue banner atop the seal. Below the seal, on a blue banner, the motto of the college ‘தொண்டு தமிழ் முன்னேற்றம்’ meaning ‘Philonthrophy Tamil Advancement’ is inscribed. The scenery symbolises new day, new bloom, nature and broad minds; and the lotus laurels denote the college being a place of intellectual and cultural nourishment.

TERF'S ACADEMY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (TTERFACAS) The emble m of TERF'S Academy College of Arts And Science (TTERFACAS) features the letter ‘T’ and the motifs of a computer, an open book and the gopuram of a temple in Tirupur, ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its place. The seal is supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Innovative Learning’. The computer refers to science and technology; the book refers to education, knowledge, learning and wisdom; and the gopuram refers to the heritage of the place of the college and divine blessings and guidance.

TAGORE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, GURDASPUR (TCE) The emblem of Tagore College of Education, Gurdaspur (TCE) features a profile outline of Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore placed along a purple swoosh inscribed with the name and place of the college and holding an orange flame and the college’s motto in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ in its counter. The motto of the college ‘Education for Employment’ is written on a banner placed below the pictorial. The flame of fire symbolises transformation, purification, divine energy, and passion, serving as a powerful dual image of destruction and creation. The colour purple signifies royalty, nobility, luxury, power and ambition.

THALAPATHY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TCE) The emblem of Thalapathy College of Education (TCE) features a traditional lamp with the flame depicted as a monogram of the initials ‘TCE’ ensconced by horseshoe-shaped banner inscribed with the name of the college. This assemblage is supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘அறிவு ஒழுக்கம் கடமை’ meaning ‘Knowledge Discipline Duty’. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

THANGAVEL WOMEN’S ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (TWASC) The emblem of Thangavel Women’s Arts And Science College (TWASC) features a ‘Vel’, the sacred spear of Lord Muruga supported by a nib of a pen also depicted as a lotus supported by an open book. The motto of the college ‘கற்றனைத்தூறும் அறிவு’ (396, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘Knowledge Grows As Much As One Learns’ is inscribed below the pictorial. The name and details of the college are written at the bottom. The ‘Vel’ is the divine spear of Lord Muruga or Shanmuga. According to Shaiva tradition, the goddess Parvati presented the Vel to her son Murugan, as an embodiment of her shakti, in order to vanquish the asura Surapadman. The lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the nib of a pen symbolises freedom, intelligence, creativity, professionalism, determination and diligence; and the book refers to education, learning and wisdom.

THANTHAI HANS ROEVER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (THRCE) The red and gold shield-shaped emblem of Thanthai Hans Roever College of Education (THRCE) features a cross, a candle and an open book. The shield is supported by a pair of laurels and a banner placed on it at the bottom is inscribed with the name of the college. Below the shield, the motto of the college is inscribed. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the cross is the primary symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, his victory over sin and death, and his ultimate sacrifice for humanity; the candle symbolises light, hope, and spiritual enlightenment, representing the triumph of truth over darkness and the human quest for divine connection; the book refers to education, learning and wisdom; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

TEXCITY ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (TASC) The emblem of Texcity Arts and Science College (TASC) features a shield inscribed with the motifs of an open book, a rocket, a hoe and sheaf of paddy, a two pan beam balance and a factory with a chimney. The shield is supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in ‘مَن يَهْدِ اللَّهُ فَهُوَ الْمُهْتَدِي ۖ وَمَن يُضْلِلْ فَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْخَاسِرُونَ’ (surah Araf aya 178) meaning ‘He whom God guides is rightly guided’. This assemblage is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its year of establishment. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book refers to education, knowledge, learning and wisdom; the balance scale refers to justice, equality and fairness; the rocket and the factory refer to science and engineering; the hoe and paddy refer to agriculture.

PARIMAL EDUCATION TRUST (THAAI EDUCATION) The emblem of Parimal Education Trust (Thaai Education) features a motif of a mother and child ensconced by a white circular border with blue and orange outlines inscribed with the name of Trust and its motto ‘Dignity Knowledge Wisdom’. ‘Thaai’ means ‘தாய்’ in Tamil and mother and child motif depicts the love and affection of a mother to her child.

THE KAVERY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOR WOMEN (TKCEW) The red, green and blue colour shield-shaped emblem of The Kavery College of Education for Women (TKCEW) is inscribed with the motifs of a traditional lamp, an open book, a globe of earth, a necktie, a satellite dish antenna, a computer, and an electrical transmission tower, A banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Creativity Success Excellence’ is placed on the shield at the bottom. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the globe denotes education, knowledge, influence, timelessness, global unity and interconnectedness; the necktie symbolises professionalism, authority, confidence, and respect; the computer, and the antenna and the tower refer to science, engineering and technology.

THAVATHIRU KUNDRAKUDI ADIGALAR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOR WOMEN (TKACE) The emblem of Thavathiru Kundrakudi Adigalar College of Education for Women (TKACE) features the portrait of Thavathiru Kundrakudi Adigalar on a yellow circle circumscribed by the motto of the college in Tamil and ensconced by a yellow circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Tamil.

THANTHAI HANS ROEVER COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) The  emblem of Thanthai Hans Roever College (Autonomous) features a plaque inscribed with a cross supported by an open book and a pair of candles. A scenery of the locale of the college with a pair of coconut trees are placed in a circle at the bottom. On a brown banner, placed below the seal, the motto of the college ‘Love Knowledge Service’ is inscribed. The cross is the primary symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, his victory over sin and death, and his ultimate sacrifice for humanity; the book refers to education, learning and wisdom; and the pair of candles symbolises union, balance, partnership, and the merging of two distinct entities into one.

THAVATHIRU SANTHALINGA ADIGALAR ARTS, SCIENCE AND TAMIL COLLEG (TSA COLLEGE) The emblem of Thavathiru Santhalinga Adigalar Arts, Science and Tamil College (TSA College) features a shield supported by a pair of laurels and three stars. The shield houses the motifs of an open book with a pair of wings inscribed with the Tamil letter ‘ழ’, a traditional lamp and a palmleaf script. The name of the college is written on the right in blue sans-serif capitals with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘அன்பு அறிவு ஆற்றல்’ meaning ‘Love Knowledge Power’ written below. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book with wings symbolises liberation through knowledge, imagination, and the ability of literature to transport readers beyond physical limitations; the letter ‘ழ’ (zha/ḻa) is profoundly symbolic, representing far more than just a sound in the Tamil language and it is widely considered an iconic emblem of Tamil identity, culture, and pride; the lamp ...

THALAPATHY K. VINAYAKAM WOMEN'S ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (TKV WOMEN'S COLLEGE) The emblem of Thalapathy K. Vinayakam Women's Arts and Science College (TKV Women's College) features an open book supporting an abstract pink human with a mortarboard hat motif and supported by a tree and glowing sun. These are ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a golden banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கற்க கசடற’ (391, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘Learn What is Worthy’ is inscribed. The book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the human with mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; the tree symbolises strength, individuality, expression, calmness, growth, the interconnectedness of everything and perpetuity; and the sun sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity.

THE MADURAI DIRAVIYAM THAYUMANAVAR HINDU COLLEGE (MDT HINDU COLLEGE) The emblem of The Madurai Diraviyam Thayumanavar Hindu College (MDT Hindu College) features a shield inscribed with an image of Goddess Saraswati, hills of paddy and a torch with flame. Below the shield, on a banner, the motto of the college in Latin ‘Age Quoad Agis’ and in Tamil ‘செய்வன திருந்தச் செய்’ is inscribed. Goddess Saraswati embodies the essence of vach (speech), knowledge, and creative expression, symbolising the power to purify the self through the flow of wisdom and art. She represents the pursuit of knowledge and truth, free from the distractions and illusions of the material world. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the hills refer to agriculture and paddy fields which is the staple occupation of the district of Tirunelveli; and the torch with flame  is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power.

THE STANDARD FIREWORKS RAJARATNAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS) (TSFRCW) The shield-shaped emblem of The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women (Autonomous) (TSFRCW) features the motifs of  a set of six six-pointed stars, a ‘kuthuvilakku’ (traditional lamp), a set of palmleaf manuscripts, a veena and the monogram of Standard Fireworks. Below the shield, on a banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘சேர வாரும் செகத்தீரே’ (Thayumanavar) meaning ‘Come and Gather, O People of the World!’ is inscribed. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the six six-pointed stars symbolises a profound, repeating balance between dualities, representing the union of masculine (upward triangle) and feminine (downward triangle) energies across multiple dimensions, such as heaven and earth or spirit and matter; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the palmleaf manuscripts refer ...

THE QUAIDE MILLETH COLLEGE FOR MEN (QMCMEN) The emblem of The Quaide Milleth College for Men (QMCMen) features a green gearwheel inscribed with the quote from Quran in Arabic ‘مَن يُؤْتَ الْحِكْمَةَ فَقَدْ أُوتِيَ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا ’ (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:269) meaning ‘And whoever is granted wisdom has certainly been granted much Good’ and its motto ‘The Quest’. In the counter of the wheel is a dome of a mosque, an open book, an ink pot with a quill pen and a two pan beam balance. The colour green and the dome refers to the religious affiliation of the college and divine blessings and guidance; the book refers to education, learning and wisdom; the ink pot and pen refers to the heritage of learning, reading and writing; and the balance scale refers to justice, equality and fairness.

THEIVANAI AMMAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TACE) The emblem of Theivanai Ammal College of Education (TACE) features a shield housing the motifs of an open book with a quill pen and crested by a set of seven stars. On a blue banner placed on the shield at the bottom is inscribed with the name of the college. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book with quill refers to education, learning and wisdom; and the set of seven stars refers to the Big Dipper, representing seven sacred sages (rishis).

THENI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (TCAS) The emblem of Theni College of Arts and Science (TCAS) features a shield inscribed with the initials of the college ‘TCAS’ and ‘Where Success Begins’ and the motifs of five stars, an open book with wings and a torch with flame. The shield is supported by a pair of laurels and five stars. The name and place of the college is written at the bottom. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book and scribe refer to education, learning and wisdom; the torch with flame is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power; the pair of wings symbolise freedom, transcendence of earthly limitations, spirituality, and divine protection; the set of five stars symbolise the five elements of earth, air, fire, water, and spirit), protection, or the five senses; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.