Logos of India

DHARMSINH DESAI UNIVERSITY The orange and black emblem of Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU) is a monogram in rhombus created using its acronym ‘DDU’. This emblem is bold, standing out and informs one of the university’s dynamism. The shape of the rhombus known as a diamond or lozenge refers to a diamond and it signifies life, prosperity, reward, inner balance and protection; colour red symbolises passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration and the colour black denotes mystery, power, elegance and sophistication.

DHIRUBHAI AMBANI INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY The blue and green circular insignia of Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT) has a shield with blue and white border, crested by a mortarboard hat and supported by a pair of laurels.  Banner is placed on the shield, on which its acronym ‘DA-IICT’ is inscribed. All these are ensconced by a blue circular border, which carries the name of the university. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; the laurels denote ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication and the colour blue symbolises serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.

DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR OPEN UNIVERSITY The red and blue emblem of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) has a bud of a lotus supported by stems and has its motto in Sanskrit ‘स्वाध्यायः परमं तपः’ meaning ‘Self-study is Supreme Penance’ written on its outline. Its acronym is written in blue and below that its motto 'Education for All’ is written in red. The lotus denotes 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.

DRS. KIRAN & PALLAVI PATEL GLOBAL UNIVERSITY The emblem of Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel Global University (KPGU) has a seal and a multi coloured monogram of its name. The seal has a twelve pointed rotating sun supported by a shield holding the images of a globe of the world and a mortarboard hat. A pair of peacocks adore the shield on its sides. On a banner placed at the bottom of the shield, its acronym is written. The name of the university circumscribes the motifs. The shield symbolises protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the globe denotes education, knowledge, influence, timelessness, global unity and interconnectedness; the mortarboard hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; the sun symbolises life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the peacocks symbolises beauty, new beginnings, protection, self-expression, as well as a spiritual awakening and the multiple hues of the monogram represe...

DR. SUBHASH UNIVERSITY The blue and green emblem of Dr. Subhash University (DSU) has a blue rectangle in the bottom of which a rising sun is placed and two green leaves emulate from the rectangle. Alongside, its name is written in sans serif typeface. The rising sun denotes life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the leaves sprouting out denotes the nourishment provided by the university in growing out of the box and the colour blue denotes serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty. 

GANPAT UNIVERSITY The red colour emblem of Ganpat University (GU) has a pictorial of human head supported by an open book, with its name written alongside in sans serif typeface. Below the name its motto in Sanskrit ‘विद्यया समाजोत्कर्षः’ meaning ‘The Upliftment of Society Through Education’ is inscribed. The book symbolises knowledge, education, wisdom and learning through which the human evolves and develops into a complete personality. The colour red denotes passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration.

GLS UNIVERSITY The blue rectangular emblem of GLS University (GLSU) has a shield in which motifs of a globe, a mortarboard hat and its acronym ‘GLS’ are placed. Below the shield, on a banner its slogan ‘Learn Love Serve’ is written. At the right the name of the university is written in serif typeface. Its motto in Sanskrit ‘उद्वयं तमसः परि’ (1.50.10, Rig Veda) meaning ‘Beholding the Light Above the Darkness’ is written on top of the shield.

GANDHINAGAR UNIVERSITY The blue and gold emblem of Gandhinagar University (GU)  has its acronym written as monogram, with ‘U’ treated as a shield holding a phoenix. Below this its name is written in sans serif bold in blue and gold. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the phoenix symbolises renewal, resurrection and rebirth; the colour blue signifies serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty and the colour gold signifies wealth, prosperity, power, prestige and achievement.

GOKUL GLOBAL UNIVERSITY The insignia of Gokul Global University (GGU) has a pictorial of an ocelli of a peacock, which adores Lord Krishna’s crown, with its motto in Sanskrit ‘विद्या अनन्तम्’ meaning 'Knowledge is Infinite’ is inscribed below. Adjacent to this the name of the university is written in bold serif capitals. The colourful ocelli of the peacock denotes beauty, new beginnings, protection, self-expression, spiritual awakening, faithfulness, strength and power, immortality, immunity to evil and good fortune.

GSFC UNIVERSITY The emblem of GSFC University (GSFCU) has a pictorial in which a banyan tree is placed in a yellow circle and supported by its motto in Sanskrit ‘बुद्धिज्ञानेन शुद्धयति’ (226, Part 1, Sri Vaikhanasa Grihya Sutra) meaning ‘Wisdom is Purified by Knowledge’. On the right its name is written in sans serif  and below this its slogan ‘Education Re-envisioned’ is written. The banyan tree symbolises strength, individuality, expression, calmness, growth, the interconnectedness of everything and perpetuity and the colour yellow symbolises happiness, energy, vitality, focus and creativity.

GUJARAT BIOTECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY The emblem of Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) in grey, bluish green and orange has a pictorial of helical DNA structure crested by its motto in Sanskrit. Alongside its name is written in serif capitals. The motto ‘विज्ञानं ब्रह्म’ (Verse 1, Chapter 5, Bhrigu Valli, Taittiriya Upanishad) meaning ‘Knowledge is Eternal’. The DNA structure denotes the the domain of knowledge of the university; the colour bluish green symbolises being cool, calmness and peace; the colour grey symbolises strength, longevity, unemotional, detached, balanced and impartial, power, influence, wisdom and intelligence and the colour orange symbolises energy, vitality, creativity, inspiration, joy and happiness.

GUJARAT MARITIME UNIVERSITY The blue and grey emblem of Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) has its acronym ‘GMU’ written using Copperplate Gothic with the diagonal strokes of ‘M’ treated as an anchor, which is synonymous with maritime culture. The name of the university is written below the monogram. Its motto in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा  ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya,1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead me to Light’ is inscribed. The colour blue is the symbol of sea, ocean, vastness, serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.

GUJARAT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY The blue colour emblem of Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) has ‘G’ housing a two-pan beam balance with a backdrop of sun supported by its acronym and an open book. The motif is surmounted by its motto in Sanskrit ‘आनो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः’ (Sukta 89, Mandal-1, Rig Veda) meaning ‘I Pray that Virtuous Ideas will come to me from Every Direction’. At the bottom its name is written. The beam balance scales symbolise the scales are the traditional symbols of justice as wielded by statues of Lady Justice and the supporting hands signify the support for justice, healing and life; the sun symbolises life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the open book symbolises knowledge, education, wisdom and learning and the colour blue signifies serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.

GUJARAT UNIVERSITY The emblem of Gujarat University (GU) has a dancing peacock and the sculptural architecture resting on two pillars and a lamp suspended from its centre. The dancing peacocks represent Goddess Learning Saraswati. The arch represents Gujarat's heritage; the two pillars symbolise its solid foundation. The lamp is a symbol of learning that dispels the darkness of ignorance and enlightens everything around it. The lightning at the top of the rectangle and the atomic circles below it symbolise the flash of genius and scientific progress. The name and motto of the university are written on a circular border in Devanagari. The motto in Sanskrit ‘योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्’ (Verse 50, Chapter 2, Bhagavad Gita) means ‘Yoga is Skill in Action’.

GUJARAT NATURAL FARMING AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY The emblem of Gujarat Natural Farming and Organic Agricultural University (GNFSU) has a green ‘G’ in which its horizontal strokes in multi colours depict different agricultural produce and activities. It is crested by its motto in Sanskrit and at the bottom, its acronym GNFSU is written. The colour green symbolises agriculture, nature, growth, balance, harmony, environment, prosperity, vitality, prestige, wealth and being very down to earth.

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY The red and blue emblem of Gujarat Technological University (GTU) has a shield which denotes the strength of knowledge and education, which houses the motifs of a dam; mortar, pestle and Rx and DNA chain;  a lamp, book, computer and gear wheel; humans with a clock. the domains of engineering the university offers. Below the shield, on a banner its motto in Sanskrit ‘समुचित ज्ञान समन्वय:’ meaning ‘Gathering and Disseminating Knowledge’ is inscribed. Below these, motifs of a globe representing internationalisation; bulb with spark in mind symbolising innovation; a human with multi directional arrows meaning multiple disciplines of the university and the four connecting lines in red denote synchronisation of all the three. The colour red symbolises courage, strength and passion and the colour blue symbolises serenity, intelligence and responsibility.

GUJARAT UNIVERSITY OF TRANSPLANTATION SCIENCES The emblem of Gujarat University of Transplantation Sciences (GUTS) has a eight petalled lotus spread in which the motifs of Lord Ganesh supported by an open book is placed. These are ensconced by its name and its motto in Sanskrit. Lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; Lord Ganesh symbolises wisdom, intellect, and the removal of obstacles and the open book denotes learning, knowledge, education and wisdom.

DARSHAN UNIVERSITY The red and black emblem of Darshan University (DU) has an U-shaped shield housing the monogram of ‘DU’ and three stripes cut through its left top edge. Below the shield its motto in Sanskrit ‘योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्’ (Verse 50, Chapter 2, Bhagavad Gita) meaning ‘Yoga is Skill in Action’ is written. At the right the name of the university is written in sanserif bold and thin typeface in black. The shield symbolises protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery and the colour red denotes passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration.

HEMCHANDRACHARYA NORTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY The emblem of Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU) has a line drawing of Goddess Saraswati seated on a lotus with swan and veena, placed on a pedastel with an attractive arch with decorations. The arch bears its name in Devanagari. The Goddess represents learning, education, wisdom, knowledge and learning. The motto in Sanskrit ‘पावका नः सरस्वती’ (Rig Veda 1.3.10) meaning ‘Sarasvatī, the Purifier’ is placed below the motif of Goddess. 

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH The emblem of Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) has a blue and yellow pictorial of a globe with a yellow flower blooming and its acronym ‘IIPH’. At the right its name and at the bottom is the name of the founders. The blue globe symbolises the world, education, knowledge, influence, timelessness, global unity and interconnectedness and the blooming yellow flower symbolises growing public health, happiness and welfare.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION The emblem of Indian Institute of Teacher Education (IITE) has an open book supporting a rising sun on which its acronym is written. The ‘T’ of the acronym is shown as a teacher writing on a green board. All these are ensconced by a border on which its name and place are inscribed. The open book denotes education, knowledge, learning and wisdom and the rising sun denotes Indian Institute of Teacher Education. Its motto in Sanskrit ‘न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते’ (Chapter 4, verse 38 of the Bhagavad Gita) meaning ‘In this World, There is Nothing as Pure and Virtuous as the Pursuit of Knowledge’ is inscribed at the bottom of the seal.

INDRASHIL UNIVERSITY The blue and green emblem of Indrashil University (IU), which is life sciences university has a happy and green human motif surrounded by an ocelli of dancing peacock in blue colour. Below this pictorial its motto in Sanskrit ‘योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्’ (Verse 50, Chapter 2, Bhagavad Gita) meaning ‘Yoga is Skill in Action’. The human motif denotes an enlightened and dynamic human; the dancing peacock symbolises joy and celebration, new beginnings, purity, compassion, respect, rejuvenation, honour, integrity, royalty and passion; the colour blue denotes serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty and the colour green denotes agriculture, nature, growth, balance, harmony, environment, prosperity, vitality, prestige, wealth and being very down to earth.

INDUS UNIVERSITY The emblem of Indus University (IU) demonstrates the psychological state of students who have recently passed twelfth standard and communicates the purpose of establishing this university. The circle and a square represent multiple prospects students have on entering the world of higher education. The elongated-U symbolises Indus University, which works steadily to upgrade the intellectual quotient of its students throughout their academic term. The white triangle within the elongated-U signifies the light of knowledge that empowers students to discriminate between what seems to be good and what is right for them. The brown colour stands for the stable structure the students are gifted with. The motto of the university is inscribed above its name in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञानेन प्रकाशते जगत्’ meaning ‘The World is Illuminated by Knowledge’.

INSTITUTE OF INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT The circular greenish blue and light green emblem of Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management (IITRAM) has a circle with the motifs of satellite communication, a large dam of water and an electrical distribution tower. These are ensconced by a circular border on which its name and place are inscribed. The circumference of the border is decorated with motifs of a number of human beings holding their hands together. The motifs symbolise the branches of engineering and science the university offers; the humans holding hands denote unity is strength. The colours are sober and friendly and attractive for its simplicity.

ITM-VOCATIONAL UNIVERSITY The emblem of ITM-Vocational University (ITMVU) has the name ‘Institute of Technology and Management’ and its year of inception written on a circular border. The border houses a monogram of its acronym ‘ITM’. On the circle, at its bottom, its motto ‘Information is Life’ is written on a banner. Alongside the seal its name is written.

J.G. UNIVERSITY The emblem of J.G. University (JGU) has a pictorial resembling an electronic circuit and a brain with ‘JG’ in red placed as a part. At the right its name JG is written in red bold condensed sans serif, which is supported by ‘University’ and its motto ‘Excellence by Choice’. This is an attractive and bold emblem.

INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED RESEARCH The purple colour insignia of Institute of Advanced Research (IAR) has a shield with a very thick and thin outlines and houses its name written below the motif of a revolving galaxy. The shield is supported by a pair of laurels and at the bottom, the university’s motto ‘The University for Innovation’ is written. The shield symbolises protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the galaxy symbolises aspirations and the patterns of tomorrow one shapes through her or his beliefs; the laurels denote ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication and the colour purple symbolises creativity, wisdom, sensitivity, spirituality, nobility, ceremony, mystery, enlightenment, future, imagination, dreams and wealth.

JUNAGADH AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY The predominantly green emblem of Junagadh Agricultural University (JAU) is a monogram created using its acronym ‘JAU’ with a motif of peanut in the counter. At the bottom its motto in Sanskrit ‘कृषिमूलम् जगत् सर्वम्’ meaning ‘Agriculture is the Root of the Whole World’. The peanut represents the major agricultural produce of the region and the colour green denotes agriculture, nature, growth, balance, harmony, environment, prosperity, vitality, prestige, wealth and being very down to earth.

KADI SARVA VISHWAVIDYALAYA The emblem of Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya (KSW) is a cyan shield with white and black outlines. The shield houses the motifs of lotus supporting an open book with a glowing lamp. At the bottom of the shield on a banner, the name of the university is inscribed. Its acronym ‘KSV’ is inscribed on the lotus. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the glowing flame denotes  light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the open book symbolises knowledge, learning, education and wisdom and the colour cyan symbolises sky, hope and spring, peace, tranquillity, calmness, relaxation, emotional balance.

KAMDHENU UNIVERSITY The emblem of Kamdhenu University (KU) in orange and blue has water, earth and sky, three of five elements of nature are depicted by motifs of  fish, cow and bird. The can of milk denotes dairy and mechanisation, cattle farming; the open book denotes knowledge;  the dark blue cross symbolises veterinary sciences and profession; while K and U - represents Kamdhenu University. 'K' is depicted as an arrow pointing to the goals and ‘U’ as a test tube denotes scientific research. Two majestic Asiatic lions of Gujarat signifies courage. The octagonal background ensconcing logo is the symbol of Goddess Laxmi. Its motto in Sanskrit written at the bottom in Sanskrit ‘सर्वभूतहितेरता:’ (Verse 25, Chapter 5, Bhagavad Gita) means ‘Striving for Welfare of All Living Beings’.

KARNAVATI UNIVERSITY The yellow, orange and red emblem of Karnavati University (KU) has a peacock with its wings spread and its ocelli forming the backdrop. Its name is written in serif typeface below the motif. The peacock denotes strength and power and its feathers symbolise immortality and immunity to evil; the colour red symbolises passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration; orange symbolises energy, vitality, creativity, inspiration, joy and happiness and yellow symbolises happiness, energy, vitality, focus and creativity. Overall, the emblem is simple, attractive and elegant.

KRANTIGURU SHYAMJI KRISHNA VERMA KACHCHH UNIVERSITY The emblem of Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University (KSKVKU) symbolises the biodiversity of the region in which it is located. It includes desert, the sea, the hills and the flamingos which are migratory birds. The blue sky suggests infiniteness and eternity. The hills stand for strength and determination. The desert symbolises the tough conditions and the challenge to life, consequently the resilience of the people of Kachchh. The sky, the earth and the sea, the three principal elements of nature in the logo, suggest knowledge. The ship symbolises the significance of trade and its contribution to the past as well as the present prosperity of the region. The sailship with its sails, the ancient fort on the Bhujiya Hill, the modern industries, the sea, the sky, the sun, the desert, the migratory birds sum up Kachchh. The motto in Sanskrit ‘तेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु’ (Dialogue between Nachiketa and Yamacharya, 19, Canto 3,...

LAKULISH YOGA UNIVERSITY The emblem of Lakulish Yoga University (LYU) in the tones of orange has a yoga practitioner in a meditative posture placed above a glowing light. This is ensconced by a white circular border which carries its name and ‘ॐ’. This circular seal is placed on a eighteen petal lotus. Below the seal, on a yellow banner its motto in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञानं योगत्मकं विद्धि’ meaning ‘Through knowledge of the Divine Nature and Knowledge of the Real Truth can be Obtained’ is inscribed. The colour orange denotes energy, vitality, creativity, inspiration, joy and happiness; the lotus symbolises purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty and glowing light denotes wisdom and the triumph of good over evil.

LOK JAGRUTI KENDRA UNIVERSITY The emblem of Lok Jagruti Kendra University (LJKU) is a blue shield with a yellow outline. The shield houses a globe on which its acronym ‘LJ’ is written. Below the globe there are four stars and above the globe two stars are placed. The shield is supported by a banner which carries the name of the university. The shield symbolises protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the globe symbolises education, knowledge, influence, timelessness, global unity and interconnectedness; the stars denote perfect harmony among all things in life, with its points providing insight into how we can strive towards achieving this goal and the colour blue represents serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.

LOKBHARATI UNIVERSITY FOR RURAL INNOVATION The circular emblem of Lokbharati University for Rural Innovation (LURI) houses the motifs of a waterbody, rising sun and clouds and a sailboat, with a flying bird bringing new ideas and its place. These are ensconced by a circular border on which its name and its motto is inscribed separated by a pair of traditional lamps. The Sanskrit motto ‘अविद्यया मृत्युं तीर्त्वा विद्ययाડमृतमश्नुते’ (Verse 11, Ishopanishad) means ‘Ignorance Crosses Beyond Death and the Knowledge Enjoys Immortality’. The swan is the harbinger of new and fresh ideas and solutions, the sun denotes life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the sailboat denotes journey and adventure and the lamps symbolise light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.