INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PATNA

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PATNA

Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IITP) was established by an Act of the Indian Parliament on August 6, 2008. The logo has a gear wheel signifying technology. The logo incorporates the 'Shrivasta' symbol, thereby establishing a connection with Buddhism that originated from Bihar. The book symbolises that the Institute is going to be a seat of learning. The Greek symbol 'Pi' (π) is used abundantly in science and technology literature. The concept of numeric character zero ( 0 ) was known by Aryabhatta (place-value system) and hence has been aptly incorporated in IIT Patna logo. The saffron and the green bands of this logo represent the colours of the Indian flag. Blue colour has been chosen for the text and symbols (book, sun, gear wheel and the atomic orbitals) because it is the colour of the Ashoka chakra or wheel in the national flag. The sun within the gear wheel symbolises the spread of knowledge in all areas (Engineering, Science and Humanities, etc.). The Sanskrit sloka 'विध्यर्थी लभते विद्याम्' means 'One Who Aspires Wisdom, Attains It'. The atomic orbitals symbolise education and research in science subjects at par with engineering subjects.