Logos of India

VIDYA MEMORIAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, RANCHI (VMIT RANCHI) The emblem of Vidya Memorial Institute of Technology, Ranchi (VMIT Ranchi) features the letters ‘VM’ over which, the motifs of an open book and a traditional lamp are placed. These are ensconced by a yellow ochre circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

RAM TAHAL CHAUDHARY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, RANCHI (RTCIT RANCHI) The emblem of Ram Tahal Chaudhary Institute of Technology, Ranchi (RTCIT Ranchi) features the motifs of an open book, a swan, rising sun, a traditional lamp and a lotus placed in a circle ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari, a pair of laurels and its motto in Sanskrit. This assemblage is placed on a serrated circular border or outer ring resembling a sunburst, which represents the radiant energy of education and its far-reaching impact on society. The book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; swans are are sacred and are symbols of grace and beauty; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; and the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming ...

B. A. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, JAMSHEDPUR (BACET) The emblem of B. A. College of Engineering & Technology, Jamshedpur (BACET) features the motif of  the Lion Capital of Ashoka perched atop a pillar. In Indian academic and national contexts, this often symbolises strength, leadership and the pursuit of truth and excellence. The lion sits on a traditional fluted pillar, which typically represents stability and a strong foundation in knowledge. The pillar is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘अप्पो दीपो भव’ by Mahatma Buddha translates to ‘Be Your Own Lamp’ is inscribed.

CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, RANCHI (CIT(R)) The light blue coloured shield-shaped emblem of Cambridge Institute of Technology, Ranchi (CIT(R)) features the motifs of a transmission tower, a computer, a pair of gear wheels, a hammer and a spanner and an open book inscribed with the initials of the college ‘CIT(R)’. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सत्यमेवजयते’, which translates to ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’ is written on a blue banner placed below the shield. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; and the other motifs refer to the subject disciplines of science, engineering and technology.

GURU GOBIND SINGH EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY'S TECHNICAL CAMPUS, KANDRA, BOKARO (GGSESTC) The emblem of Guru Gobind Singh Educational Society's Technical Campus, Kandra, Bokaro (GGSESTC) features a yellow circle housing the motifs of a pair of crossed swords supporting an open book with a blue bird and supported by a the initials of the college and its motto in Gurmukhi ‘ਸਤਿ ਸੰਤੋਖੁ ਵੀਚਾਰੋ’ (Mundavani (ਮੈ 5) 1:1, Guru Granth Sahib: Part 1429, Page. 12) translates to ‘Truth Contentment Contemplation’ inscribed on a banner. This assemblage is ensconced by a blue gearwheel with red and orange teeth and supported by a pair of green laurels. In Sikh tradition, the sparrow is often used as a symbol of humility and courage against great odds; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the crossed swords are the traditional Sikh symbols representing justice, self-defense and the pursuit of truth; the gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficie...

DUMKA ENGINEERING COLLEGE (DEC) The emblem of Dumka Engineering College (DEC) features a red circle with the initials of ‘Techno India’ (TI) and placed on a blue panel. The name of the college is written below the seal.

K. K. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT, GOBINDPUR (KKCEM GOBINDPUR) The emblem of K. K. College of Engineering and Management, Gobindpur (KKCEM Gobindpur) features a red circle housing the motifs of an open with letters ‘KK’ supporting a rising sun. The circle is ensconced by a circular border with yellow outlines inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto 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 seal. The sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; and the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

RAMGARH ENGINEERING COLLEGE (REC) The emblem of Ramgarh Engineering College (REC) features a red circle with the initials of ‘Techno India’ (TI) and placed on a blue panel. The name of the college is written below the seal.

CHAIBASA ENGINEERING COLLEGE (CEC) The emblem of Chaibasa Engineering College (CEC) ffeatures a red circle with the initials of ‘Techno India’ (TI) and placed on a blue panel. The name of the college is written below the seal.

SUKHDEO SAHAY MADHESHWAR SAHAY DEGREE COLLEGE (SSMSDC) The emblem of Sukhdeo Sahay Madheshwar Sahay Degree College (SSMSDC) features an open book placed over a sun with radiating rays and ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari  and its motto in Sanskrit ‘सत्यमेव जयते’ translate to ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’. The books are the repositories of knowledge, representing the academic foundation and the core mission of learning; the radiating sun symbolizes the light of education or a new era of enlightenment, suggesting the dispelling of ignorance; and the radiant rays represent the far-reaching spread of knowledge and intellectual growth.

GYAN CHAND JAIN COMMERCE COLLEGE, CHAIBASA (GCJCC CHAIBASA) The emblem of Gyan Chand Jain Commerce College, Chaibasa (GCJCC Chaibasa) features an open book, a traditional lamp and a swan placed on a circular radiant background. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari. The motto of the college in Sanskrit from Kathopanishad reads ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’, (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad) meaning ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’ is inscribed on a banner placed below the seal. The book is a classic symbol for the conservation and carriage of knowledge, representing literacy and the accessibility of information; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the swan symbolises the pursuit of knowledge, purity and the ability to discriminate between right and wrong; and the radiant background from behind the book represents a sun or a source of light, a metaphor for ...

YODH SINGH NAMDHARI MAHILA MAHAVIDYALAYA (YSNM COLLEGE) The emblem of Yodh Singh Namdhari Mahila Mahavidyalaya (YSNM College) features a gearwheel housing the motifs of an open book supporting a veena and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and a pair of laurels. The gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure; the book symbolises continuous learning and academic excellence; the veena representing Lord Saraswati , the Goddess of Knowledge, music and art, symbolising the pursuit of wisdom; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

GANESH LAL AGRAWAL COLLEGE, DALTONGANJ (GLAC DALTONGANJ) The emblem of Ganesh Lal Agrawal College, Daltonganj (GLAC Daltonganj) features an open book placed on the backdrop of a blooming palash tree ( Butea monosperma ), known as the Flame of the Forest, in full bloom in vibrant orange, supporting a globe and a traditional lamp. These are ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सरस्वती श्रुति महती न हीयताम्’ (Abhigyan Shakuntalam, Mahakavi Kalidasa) meaning ‘"May the Great Shruti (Scholarship) of Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge, Arts and Literature, Never Diminish’ is inscribed on a banner placed at the bottom. The palash tree is the official tree of the State of Jharkhand; the book represents the acquisition of ‘Right Knowledge’ and quality education offered by the institution; the lamp symbolises enlightenment, the removal of ignorance and the illumination of the mind and...

KARTIK ORAON COLLEGE, GUMLA (KOC GUMLA) The green gearwheel-shaped emblem of Kartik Oraon College, Gumla (KOC Gumla) houses the motifs a hand holding a traditional lamp and a lotus on waters ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and its motto in Sanskrit. The gear wheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure; the hand holding a traditional lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty.

DEOGHAR COLLEGE DEOGHAR, JATATHI The emblem of Deoghar College Deoghar, Jatathi features a rhomboid housing the motifs of a traditional lamp, an open book, a veena, scientific apparatus and a blade of corn. The name of the college is written above the rhomboid. The traditional lamp stands for the illumination of life, dispelling the clouds of ignorance and lighting the path to continuous progress; the open book symbolises the living monument of unageing intellect, representing a broad vision and deep perception for students; the veena represents Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of learning, it signifies pure knowledge (Vidya) that promotes humility, the scientific apparatus represents the principle of cause and effect, emphasising a logical, scientific spirit and definite reasoning; and the blade of corn symbolises the agricultural prosperity of the region and serves as a call for the preservation of local flora and fauna.

SIMDEGA COLLEGE, SIMDEGA The emblem of Simdega College, Simdega features an open book bearing the images of the activities of the place and circumscribed by its name and motto in Devanagari and a pair of laurels. These are ensconced by a circular border with saw-tooth edges resembling a stylised sun or a radiant aura. The motto of the college in Sanskrit from Kathopanishad reads ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’, (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad) meaning ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’. The book symbolises the dissemination of knowledge and open access to education for all; the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication; and the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity.

TATA COLLEGE, CHAIBASA The emblem of Tata College, Chaibasa features a shield crested by rising sun and housing the motifs of a flying owl, supported by a pair of ears of corn and surmounted by the name and place of the college. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the owl is a symbol of intelligence, intuition, and deep understanding; the ears of corn symbolise abundance, fertility and divine provision.

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE, SIMDEGA (SXC SIMDEGA) The emblem of St. Xavier's College, Simdega (SXC Simdega) features a shield housing the motifs of a pair of gear wheels with an ear of grain, ‘IHS’ monogram, and a traditional lamp supported by the motto of the college in Latin ‘Lucens et Ardens’, which translates to ‘Spreading Light and Burning Bright’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the gear wheels with ear of grain refer to engineering, technology and agriculture; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the ‘IHS’ monogram consists of the first three letters of the Greek name for Jesus ( IHS from ΙΗΣΟΥΣ ) and is the fixed emblem of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

GODDA COLLEGE, GODDA The emblem of Godda College, Godda features a traditional lamp supported by an open book and a swan on water and ensconced by a floral circular border and its motto in Sanskrit ‘विद्याधनं सर्वधनप्रधानम्’ (Niti Satakam, Bhartihari ) meaning ‘Wealth of Education is the Supreme of all the Wealth’. The name of the college is written in Devanagari and English and its year of establishment is written on the ensconcing circular border. A five-pointed star and a diagram of an atom also are placed on the border. The lamp represents the light of knowledge, enlightenment and the removal of ignorance; the book refers to education, knowledge, learning  and wisdom; the swans are sacred and are symbols of grace and beauty; the flowers are representative of the State of Jharkhand; the star or pentagram represents the five elements, humanity and the cosmos; and the atomic diagram refers to science.

GRIZZLY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (GCE) The silhouette pictorial emblem of Grizzly College of Education (GCE) in yellow, red and black colours features a bird symbolising peace, freedom and aspiration supporting a yellow circle representing sun, symbolising light, enlightenment, and excellence. Two red swooshes support the bird symbolise the fire of passion and learning.

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.