MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF
MEDICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

The insignia of Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology (MGUMST) has a red shield with blue outlines holds the images of Mahatma Gandhi, Staff of Caduceus or Staff of Hermes with a pair of wings and entwined serpents, supported by an open book. These are supported by a pair of laurels and below these its name is written. The shield is supported by a pair of laurels and crested by its acronym ‘MGUMST’. Below the shield, on a blue banner its motto ‘Learning Serving Healing’ is written. The Staff denotes medicine and medical profession; the open book denotes education, knowledge, learning and wisdom; the shield denotes safety, protection, valour, heritage, authority and bravery; the laurels signifies ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication; the colour red symbolises passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration and the colour blue symbolises serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.