Logos of India

BABA SIRI CHAND JI GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, SARDARGARH (BATHINDA) (BSCGC SARDARGARH) The emblem of Baba Siri Chand Ji Government College, Sardargarh (Bathinda) (BSCGC Sardargarh) features a silhouette of heart supported by a flaming torch and a pair of ‘kirpans’ on the sides. The motto of the college in ‘ਮਾਨਸ ਕੀ ਜਾਤ ਸਭੈ ਏਕੈ ਪਹਿਚਾਨਬੋ’ (page 17, Sri Dasam Granth Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh Ji), which translates to ‘Recognise the Entire Human Race as One’. These motifs are placed in an orange circle with a red outline. The seal is supported by a yellow ribbon inscribed with the name of the college. The heart represents compassion, universal love and the moral development of students; the lit torch is a classic educational symbol representing the enlightenment of knowledge dispersing the darkness of ignorance; and the two curved swords or ‘kirpans’ reflect the ideals of justice, honour, self-reliance and the protection of righteousness.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE BAUND KALAN (GC BAUND KALAN) The emblem of Government College Baund Kalan (GC Baund Kalan) features an orange circle housing the motifs of a red sun, an open book and decorative strokes of orange and green. The circle is ensconced by a brown circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. The tagline of the college in Devanagari ‘जीवन विजय है पराजय नहीं’ (Life is a Victory, Not a Defeat’) surmounts the seal and the motto of of the college in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ is inscribed on a banner supports it. The sun symbolises the dawn of enlightenment, the removal of ignorance and the constant pursuit of growth; the book represents the dissemination of knowledge, learning, and academic excellence; and the orange and green strokes refer to nationalism.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, AJNALA (GC AJNALA) The emblem of Government College, Ajnala (GC Ajnala) features a blue and red shield with red outlines housing the motif of a yellow rising sun and the motto of the college in Gurmukhi ‘ਜੋ ਖੋਜੇ ਸੋ ਪਾਵੇ’ (Ang 695,Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Bhagat Pipa Ji), which translates to ‘He Who Seeks, Shall Find’ and supported by an open book and the text ‘ESTD. 1974’. A pair of green ears of wheat support the shield on the sides. The name and place of the college are written in Gurmukhi above the shield. The rising sun represents the dispelling of ignorance and the dawn of enlightenment through education and it points toward growth, optimism, and a bright future for the students; the book is a universal symbol of formal learning, academic pursuits and the accessibility of wisdom to all; the wheat ears honours the local geography, representing the rural and agricultural heritage of the Punjab region while also symbolizing prosperity, fertility and the fl...

SAROOP RANI GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, AMRITSAR (SRGCW AMRITSAR) The emblem of Saroop Rani Government College for Women, Amritsar (SRGCW Amritsar) features a lighted candle placed on a base inscribed with the motto of the college in Latin ‘Non Verba Sed Opera’, which translates to ‘Not Words But Deeds’ and surmounted by the name of the college. The English version of the motto is written on a red banner, which is placed below the seal. The lit candle symbolises enlightenment, the spread of knowledge and the removal of the darkness of ignorance. It represents the college's role in guiding young women toward academic and personal growth.

GOVERNMENT RAJINDRA COLLEGE, BATHINDA (GRCB) The emblem of Government Rajindra College, Bathinda (GRCB) features a shield with broad blue border inscribed with the name of the college and its tagline 'Sweetness and Light’. The shield houses a red rising sun over blue waters of the ocean and an open book. Below the shield, on a red banner, the text ‘Estd. 1940’ is inscribed. The shield represents protection, honor, and the defense of core institutional values against external societal challenges; the sun symbolises the dawn of a new era, intellectual awakening and the dispersion of the darkness of ignorance; the blue waters with waves stand for the vast ocean of knowledge and represent the enduring depth, stability and flow of life-long learning; and the book serves as the ultimate universal symbol for continuous learning, the dissemination of knowledge and academic truth.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN BEHAL (GCW BEHAL) The emblem of Government College for Women Behal (GCW Behal) features a shield with an orange radiating shield housing a mortarboard hat and an open book. The shield is supported by a pair of laurels. The motifs are ensconced by an orange oval border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘उत्तिष्ठत जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत’ (Mantra 14, Valli 3, Chapter 1, Kathopanishad), which translates to  meaning ‘Arise, Awake and Stop Not till the Goal is Reached’ is inscribed on a green ribbon placed below the oval seal. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the mortarboard hat symbolises higher education, intellectual achievement, academic excellence, and the ultimate goal of graduation and self-reliance for women; the book represents the dissemination of structured knowl...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN BAWANI KHERA (GCW BAWANI KHERA) The emblem of Government College for Women Bawani Khera (GCW Bawani Khera) features a yellow orange circle housing two white abstract humans with uplifted posture, an open book and a pair of flying birds. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its motto ‘Education Give Wings’. The white figures with uplifted posture signify empowerment, progress and rising above challenges; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the birds symbolises freedom, liberty, and the soul's ascent between the earth and the sky; and the orange yellow colour signifies intellect, joy, awakening, vitality, enthusiasm and creativity.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN KHARAK (GCW KHARAK) The emblem of Government College for Women Kharak (GCW Kharak) features a shield with yellow outlines housing the motifs of an open book and rising sun surrounded by radiating rays. The shield is supported by a pair of blue laurels on the sides and a yellow banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञान जागृति बुद्धिमान भव पूर्णतया प्रकाशमान’, which translates to ‘May You Awaken to Knowledge, Become Wise and be Completely Illuminated’. The motifs are surmounted by the name of the college. The shield symbolises a protective barrier, representing how education shields, empowers and strengthens students against challenges; the radiant rays symbolise the spread of divine energy, clarity, life and spiritual awakening; the book is a universal symbol in higher education, denoting literacy, learning, academic focus and the pursuit of knowledge; the sun represents the light of wisdom dispelling the darkness of ignorance;...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN TOSHAM (GCW TOSHAM) The emblem of Government College for Women Tosham (GCW Tosham) features a yellow and red rising sun and a traditional lamp ensconced by a cyan circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a ribbon the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘श्रुतं मे गोपाय’, (Anuvaka 1, Chapter 1, Siksha Valli, Taittiriya Upanishad), which translates to ‘Protect My Learning’ is inscribed. The radiant rising sun symbolises a new dawn, enlightenment, energy, and the widespread dissemination of knowledge; and the lamp represents the light of education, wisdom and the eradication of the darkness of ignorance.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN LOHARU (GCW LOHARU) The emblem of Government College for Women Loharu (GCW Loharu) features a purple silhouette of a woman with outstretched arms holding an open book and a flaming torch, supported by a pair of green laurels. The motifs are ensconced by purple circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘दृढ़ नारी जागृति कालजयी’, which translates to ‘The Resolute Awakening of Women is Timeless’. The woman signifies freedom, confidence and self-reliance, who rises above societal challenges, ready to conquer new milestones through the power of education; the book represents academic knowledge, literacy and formal education; the flame symbolises internal guidance, leadership and the power to bring positive transformation to society; the laurels represent growth, victory, peace and academic excellence; the colour purple signifies royalty, nobility, luxury, power and ambition.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN SHAHZADPUR (GCW SHAHZADPUR) The emblem of Government College for Women Shahzadpur (GCW Shahzadpur) features a light yellow circle housing the motifs of a flaming torch, a pair of blue and yellow ochre abstract humans with an open book, a woman speaking into a microphone, a computer display with three upward pointing swooshes with arrow heads and an athlete. The circle is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari and English and its year of establishment. The seal is supported by a pair of green laurels on the sides and red banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम्’ (Verse 39, Chapter 4, Bhagavad Gita), which translate to ‘The Believer Attains Knowledge’. The place of the college is written at the bottom. The flambeau symbolises the light of knowledge dispelling the darkness of ignorance, enlightenment and guiding the path to wisdom; the human figures emanating f...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN BHIWANI (GCW BHIWANI) The emblem of Government College for Women Bhiwani (GCW Bhiwani) features a light blue circle housing an image of Goddess Saraswati, ensconced by a blue circle inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या ददाति विनयम्’ (Narayan Pandit, 6, Hitopadesha), which translates to ‘Education Makes One Humble’ is written  on a light blue banner placed below the seal. Goddess Saraswati is the God of wisdom, knowledge, music, art and learning. She is depicted holding a veena and seated on a lotus blossom, symbolising the enlightenment that replaces ignorance. The lotus represents purity, spiritual growth and the blossoming of a student's potential despite worldly obstacles.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AMBALA CITY (GCW AMBALA CITY) The emblem of Government College for Women Ambala City (GCW Ambala City) features a red and black toned shield housing the motifs of an abstract figure of a dynamic and forward moving human lifting both arms with one holding a book and another a trophy. The shield is supported by a pair of laurels on the sides and a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञानं परमं बलम्’, which translates to ‘Knowledge is the Supreme Strength’ at the bottom. The name of the college surmounts the elements. The shield represents protection, resilience, integrity, and a safe, steadfast environment dedicated to women's empowerment through education; the abstract human depicts the students of the college; the book symbolises education and academic achievements; the trophy, which is an emblem of excellence, symbolising all-around success, sports and extracurricular milestones; and the laurels are a universal symbol of...

RAJIV GANDHI GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, SAHA (GC SAHA) The emblem of Rajiv Gandhi Government College, Saha (GC Saha) features the motifs of an open book supporting a flaming torch and the text ‘ESTD. 2004’ and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’, ensconced by a cyan circular border inscribed with the name of the college and a pair of laurels in yellow. The book symbolises the acquisition, dissemination and pursuit of knowledge and it represents formal education, academic structure and an open gateway to learning; the torch with flame symbolises the removal of ignorance and the illuminating power of wisdom that guides students toward a bright future; and the laurels  signifies growth, success, honour and academic excellence.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE (GC BHIWANI) The emblem of Government College (GC Bhiwani) features a yellowish orange circle housing a landscape with a rising sun and a path ensconced by an orange circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘ऋते ज्ञानान्न मुक्तिः’ (Verse 15, Chapter 1, Rasahṛdayatantra, Govindabhagavatpāda; Mugdhāvabodhinī (the Sanskrit commentary by Caturbhujamiśra)), which translates to ‘There is No Emancipation Without Knowledge (of Brahman)’is written on a yellow banner, which placed below the seal. The rising sun represents the dawn of enlightenment, truth and the dispersal of the darkness of ignorance. The spreading rays symbolize the outward expansion and sharing of knowledge to benefit society. The path leading toward the horizon and the rising sun signifies the journey of learning and discipline that students embark upon to attain their higher goals.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE KURAL (GC KURAL) The emblem of Government College Kural (GC Kural) features a circle housing an image of Goddess Saraswati, ensconced by a broad brown circular border inscribed with the acronym of the name of the college and its place in white bold sans-serif typeface. Goddess Saraswati is the God of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning. Her presence signifies the institution's commitment to academic excellence and the spiritual and intellectual enlightenment of its students. She holds a veena, which represents the harmony of all arts and sciences. Symbolically, tuning the strings of the veena represents tuning one's mind and intellect to live in harmony with the world and master creative and intellectual expressions. Saraswati is seated on a blooming lotus flower. The lotus represents supreme knowledge, purity and detachment. Just as a lotus grows in muddy water but remains clean and beautiful, it symbolises rising above worldly impurities and ...

SETH MEGH RAJ JINDAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, SIWANI (BHIWANI) (GC SIWANI) The emblem of Seth Megh Raj Jindal Government College, Siwani (Bhiwani) (GC Siwani) features a circle housing the motifs of a traditional lamp placed  lotus supported by an open book and ensconced by a 14-pointed star yellow star inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘स्वाध्यायप्रवचनाभ्यां मा प्रमदः’(Mantra 1, Anuvaka 11, Chapter 1, Taittiriya Upanishad), which translates to  ‘Do Not Neglect Self-study and Teaching’ is inscribed on a yellow ribbon placed below the star. The lamp represents enlightenment, wisdom and the dispelling of darkness; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the book is a universal symbol of knowledge, continuous learning, and open education accessible to all; the star shape represents the radiance of knowledge spreading i...

CH. BANSI LAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE LOHARU (CBLGC LOHARU) The emblem of Ch. Bansi Lal Government College Loharu (CBLGC Loharu) features an orangish shield housing the image of Goddess Saraswati supported by a scroll inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ (Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa), which translates to ‘Knowledge is the One That Liberates’. A traditional lamp with radiant flame placed on a lotus supports the scroll. The name of the college is written on a yellow banner placed below the shield. Goddess Saraswati is the God of wisdom, knowledge, arts and learning. The veena represents the harmony of mind, speech, and intellect, as well as the tuning of one's life to wisdom; the lotus seat symbolises supreme truth, purity and spiritual detachment; and the peacock represents discrimination (the ability to distinguish between good and bad or eternal and transient) and the overcoming of ego. The shield represents protection and streng...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR GIRLS, KAIRU (GCG KAIRU) The emblem of Government College for Girls, Kairu (GCG Kairu) features a shield housing the motifs of an open book supporting a burning torch with radiant rays. The shield is supported by a pair of orange laurels. On a yellow banner placed below the shield the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञान, दीपेन भास्वता’ (Verse 11, Chapter 10, Bhagavad Gītā), which translates to ‘Destroy the Darkness which is Born of the Ignorance’ is inscribed. The name of the college surmounts the visual elements. The shield represents protection and strength, indicating that education acts as a safeguard against life's vulnerabilities; the book represents the pursuit of knowledge, learning and academic excellence and it symbolises the open access to education provided to the students; the flaming torch signifies enlightenment, wisdom and the removal of darkness (ignorance); and the laurels symbolise victory, achievement and success in academic and...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (GCE BHIWANI) The emblem of Government College of Education (GCE Bhiwani) features a traditional with radiating flames placed on a platform with a lotus and a conch on sides, ensconced by a light orange circularborder inscribed with the name of the collegeinDevanagari and its motto in Sanskrit ‘करणं कर्म कर्तेति त्रिविधः कर्मसंग्रहः’ (Verse 18, Chapter 18, Bhagavad Gita), Which translates to ‘The Instrument of Action, the Act Itself, and the Doer—these are the Three Constituents of Action.’. The tagline of the college ‘Learn & Serve’ is written below the seal. The assemblage displaced on a brown panel. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the  denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; and the conch or ‘Shankha’ is considered sacred in Hinduism as the emblem of Lord Vishnu and Buddhis...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE DAULATPUR CHOWK (GC DAULATPUR CHOWK) The emblem of Government College Daulatpur Chowk (GC Daulatpur Chowk) features a circle housing a landscape with green mountains, deodar tree forests, orange rising sun and an open book, ensconced by a light yellow circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The  motto of the college in Sanskrit  ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ is written on a yellow panel placed below the shield. The green mountains refer to the scenic and strategic hill town in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh, situated near the foothills of the Siwalik range, where Soan (Swan) River, a seasonal river that flows through the Una Valley; the sun symbolises the rise of wisdom, optimism, and the dispelling of darkness (ignorance) through education; the book represents the pursuit of knowledge, learning and academic ex...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE AMBALA CANTT. (GC AMBALA CANTT.) The emblem of Government College Ambala Cantt. (GC Ambala Cantt.) features a pink shield crested by Dharma Chakra and surmounted by the name of the college. The shield houses a sharp upward pointing triangular shape inscribed with the initials ‘GC’ of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञानं शीलम् भूषणम्’ (Verse 83, Niti Shatakam, Bhartrihari), which translates to ‘Knowledge and Character are the True Ornaments’ is written on a banner, which is placed on a banner placed below the shield. The text ‘Estd. 1997’ is written on a pink ribbon placed at the bottom. This assemblage is placed on a white and blue tinted oval. The Dharma Chakra symbolises progress, moral righteousness and national pride; the triangular shape signifies high ambition, vertical growth and striving toward technical and academic heights; and the shield signifies the safeguarding of values, knowledge and integrity.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UNA (GC UNA) The emblem of Government College Una (GC Una) features the motifs of a shield inscribed with a rising sun on flowing water. The shield is crested by the Lion Capital-the National Emblem of India, supported on sides by a pair of laurels and a yellow banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit at the bottom. These elements are ensconced by an orange circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The Lion Capital represents national pride, governance and allegiance to the nation; the sun represents the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and the eradication of ignorance through education; the waves of water refer to the Swan River (Soan River), which is a seasonal tributary of the Sutlej River; the laurels symbolise growth, academic prosperity and cultural harvest; and the colour orange signifies energy, vitality, creativity, inspiration, joy and happiness.

SANT BABA DHANGU WALE JI GOVERNMENT COLLEGE BEETAN (GC BEETAN) The emblem of Sant Baba Dhangu Wale Ji Government College Beetan (GC Beetan) features a circle housing landscape with green mountains, orange rising sun, a water and an open book, ensconced by a yellow circular border with red and black outlines. The border is inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college ‘From Darkness to Light’ is inscribed on a red and blue banner placed below the seal. The text ‘Est.: 1997’ is written below the banner. The mountain ranges refers to the western hillock ecosystem of the lower Shivalik Hills range; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the water refers to the Bore Wali Khad, which is a major stream nearby; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the colour yellow symbolises energy, intellect optimism and the high value of wisdom; red represents passion, courage and a vibrant commitment to...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE NARAINGARH (GC NARAINGARH) The emblem of Government College Naraingarh (GC Naraingarh) features a yellow circle housing the motifs of a red rising sun and an open book supported by the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सर्वजन हिताय’ (), which translates to ‘For the Welfare of All’. The circle is ensconced by a light orange circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari, a pair of green laurels and the text ‘1981’. The sun symbolises enlightenment, awakening and intellectual growth; the book represents formal education, the pursuit of wisdom, academic excellence and the open sharing of knowledge; and the green laurels stand for prosperity, vitality, and holistic growth.

MAHARANA PRATAP GOVERNMENT COLLEGE AMB (MPGC AMB) The emblem of Maharana Pratap Government College Amb (MPGC Amb) features a circle housing landscape of green hills, red sun, yellow valley and a water body. An open book and a glowing traditional lamp is placed on the landscape. The circle is ensconced by a yellowish circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. The motto of the college in Sanskrit which is an extract from the Kathopanishad ‘विद्यया अमृतमश्नुते’ (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad), which translates to ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’ is written on an orange banner, which is placed on the circle at the bottom. The name and place of the college in English is written around the seal on top. The status of the college is written in bold blue capitals below the seal. These elements are supported by two pairs of cradling hands in orange and green. The mountain range refers to The Shivalik Foot-Hills, the valley beneath refers to the fertile ...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE CHINTPURNI (GDC CHINTPURNI) The emblem of Government Degree College Chintpurni (GDC Chintpurni) features an image of Goddess Chintpurni Devi (Mata Chinnamastika) on a triangular, orange-veiled central silhouette with two prominent eyes. This honours the local geographic and spiritual anchor of the town, symbolizing divine protection, wisdom, and the removal of worries. The triangular frame is surmounted by an open book and a mortarboard hat. The triangle is placed within an inverted orange crescent inscribed with the motto of the college in Devanagari. The elements are ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college in English and Devanagari. The book refers to education, knowledge, learning and wisdom; the mortarboard hat represents higher education, scholarly accomplishment and the ultimate academic goals of the students.

MOHAN LAL DUTT GOVERNMENT COLLEGE KHAD (GDC KHAD) The emblem of Mohan Lal Dutt Government College Khad (GDC Khad) features a yellow circle housing the motifs of green mountain peaks, a flowing stream, deodar trees, an open book, a traditional lamp and a pair of green laurels. The circle is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its motto in Sanskrit. The mountain peaks, deodar trees and the river refer to the beautiful lush green valley formed by the River Swan and overlooking the picturesque Shivalik Hills; the book is a universal symbol of knowledge, continuous learning and academic excellence; the lamp signifies the enlightenment that dispels ignorance, guiding students from darkness toward wisdom; and the laurels represent growth, honour and victory in achievements.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE BANGANA (GC BANGANA) The emblem of Government College Bangana (GC Bangana) features a circle housing landscape with green mountains, orange rising sun, and a water body with a pair of Ruddy Shelducks/Chakor facing each other. The motto of the college in Sanskrit  ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ surmounts the rising sun. The circle is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The tagline of the college in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञान, स्वाभिमान, कल्याण’, which translates to ‘Knowledge, Self-Respect, Welfare’ is inscribed on a blue banner placed at the bottom. The mountains refer to the Solah Singhi Dhar range of the outer Himalayas as seen in the place of the college; the sun represents the eternal source of energy, life and the awakening of intellect; the water body refers to the massive Gobind Sagar reservoir (formed ...