Logos of India

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC, BHAGALPUR (GP BHAGALPUR) The emblem of Government Polytechnic, Bhagalpur (GP Bhagalpur) features a gearwheel housing the motifs of an open book, a computer, a college building and a dish antenna. The name of the college surmounts the seal on a banner and the motto of the college ‘Work is Worship’ is inscribed on a banner placed below. The gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the other motifs refer to the subject disciplines taught at the college.

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC, BHAGA, DHANBAD (GP BHAGA) The emblem of Government Polytechnic, Bhaga, Dhanbad (GP Bhaga) features a mining headframe (or derrick), which sits atop an underground mine shaft to lower workers and hoist raw minerals. It represents the institution's primary foundation as Asia's oldest mining engineering college, established in 1905. It honours the legacy of Dhanbad. Flanking the central derrick are stylised representations of industrial factory buildings, structural columns and scaffolding reflecting the transformation of the institute from a pure mining school into a comprehensive polytechnic institute. It symbolises engineering, technical advancement, automation, and modern infrastructure development. These elements are placed in a circle. The year of establishment of the college surmounts the seal and its motto in Devanagari ‘कर्म ही धर्म है’, which translates to ‘Work is Worship’.

GOVERNMENT GIRLS POLYTECHNIC, MEJA (GGP MEJA) The emblem of Government Girls Polytechnic, Meja (GGP Meja) features the motifs of a building, a human with a computer, a textile pattern, a pestle, mortar and other instruments and a profile silhouette of a woman on a circle ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः’ (1.4.14, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘May All be Happy May All be Healthy’ is written below the seal. The woman symbolises the core focus of the institution: women's development and empowerment through technical proficiency; the other motifs symbolises the branches of subject disciplines taught in the polytechnic.

GOVERNMENT WOMEN’S POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, GWALIOR (GWPC GWALIOR) The emblem of Government Women’s Polytechnic College, Gwalior (GWPC Gwalior) features a yellow circle divided into six triangles housing the glyphs and motifs of Industry and Technology, design and creative art and administration. It is ensconced by a pink circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college in Devanagari is written on a yellow banner placed below the seal. The motifs refer to the subject disciplines taught at the college.

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC, KHUTRI, BOKARO (GP KHUTRI) The emblem of Government Polytechnic, Khutri, Bokaro (GP Khutri) features an uniquely shaped  yellow, green and blue shield inscribed with the motifs of a computer, an industrial worker with a spanner and a robotic arm working on a car plan. The shield is supported by a pair of laurels on the sides and the name of the college is inscribed on a black banner placed below the shield. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication; and the other motifs refer to the subject disciplines taught at the college.

GOVERNMENT WOMEN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR, JAIPUR (GWPC JAIPUR) The emblem of Government Women Polytechnic College, Gandhinagar, Jaipur (GWPC Jaipur) features two silhouettes of two women representing growth and transformation. The figure on the right is depicted in traditional attire, symbolising her starting foundation and cultural heritage. The figure on the left is shown actively leaping upward with an outstretched arm, symbolising liberation, self-confidence, and reaching for success through modern education. A rising sun forms the backdrop symbolising a new dawn, enlightenment, and endless opportunities. The initials of the college ‘GWPC’ is written on the foundation. The motto of the college ‘For A Bright Future’ is written at the bottom of the emblem.

GOVERNMENT WOMEN'S POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, JABALPUR (GPWC JABALPUR) The emblem of Government Women's Polytechnic College, Jabalpur (GPWC Jabalpur) consists of overlapping circular and linear patterns, which mirror engineering schemas and geometric precision. This visually represents the core technical branches taught at the polytechnic level, such as Electronics, Telecommunication and architectural drafting. The motifs of a draftsman's T-square and a winged arrow in the seal refer to structural design, craftsmanship and vocational specialisation; and symbolises progression, upward mobility and the ambition of women breaking barriers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The seal is supported by a banner placed at the bottom.

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC FOR WOMEN, JAMMU (GPW JAMMU) The blue and purple emblem of Government Polytechnic For Women, Jammu (GPW Jammu) features a traditional lamp housed in a gearwheel and surmounted by the name of the college. The name of the State is written on a banner placed above the seal and the name of the managing body is written on a banner placed below. The seal is crested by a mountain range and a crown. The gearwheel represents industry, engineering, manufacturing, technical education and technological progress; the lamp symbolises knowledge, enlightenment and the eradication of ignorance; the mountain range refers to Himalayas; and the crown represents excellence, honour, and the high standards of achievement expected from the students.

GOVERNMENT WOMEN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, BHARATPUR (GWPC BHARATPUR) The emblem of Government Women Polytechnic College, Bharatpur (GWPC Bharatpur) features a circle housing the motifs of a a woman working on a computer, a water dam, a lady, an open book, a flame of fire, the initials of the college ‘GWPC’ and its year of establishment in Devanagari ensconced by a yellow circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari and English. This assemblage is placed on a cyan sunburst. The book is an  universal symbol for knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of academic excellence; the flame of fire symbolises divine presence, enlightenment, inner awakening, passion, vitality and purification; the sunburst symbolises constant growth, energy and technical precision; and the other motifs refer to modern technical and digital education for women.

GOVERNMENT WOMEN'S POLYTECHNIC, RANCHI (GWP RANCHI) The emblem of Government Women's Polytechnic, Ranchi (GWP Ranchi) features a green three-leaf clover (Triquetra Shape) with its lobe  inscribed with the motifs of a desktop computer, a drawing tool and a transmission tower. An orbital pattern is placed at the centre on a red traditional lamp. These are circumscribed by the name and place of the college. A black circle ensconces all the elements. The orbital pattern or atom represents basic sciences, nuclear or atomic structure, and the analytical logic that grounds all technical engineering programmes; the lamp symbolises the enlightenment of knowledge over ignorance, while its upward flame signifies continuous growth, progress and the career advancement of women in technology; and the other motifs represent foundational branches of engineering and modern technology taught at the college.

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC FOR WOMEN, SRINAGAR (GWP SRINAGAR) (GWPS) The emblem of Government Polytechnic for Women, Srinagar (GWP Srinagar) (GWPS) features a geometric arrangement resembling an interconnected trefoil or a stylized variation of the universal female symbol (♀) fused together representing community, unity, and a collaborative network of learning. Inside each ring section, real photos of the campus and vocational training environments are embedded.  The motto of the college ‘Empowerment Through Technical Education’ and the foundation year of the college circumscribe the motif. The name and place of the polytechnic are inscribed on a red banner placed below the motifs. All these are ensconced by a pair of circular outlines.

GOVERNMENT WOMEN’S POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, BHOPAL (GWP BPL) The emblem of Government Women’s Polytechnic College, Bhopal (GWP BPL) features a grey circle housing two sets of  three arcs in green and light green overlapping and supporting a  glowing flame, the name of the college in Devanagari and its motto in Sanskrit ‘तकनीकी शिक्षा प्रगतेः मार्गम्’, which translates to ‘Technical Education is the Path to Progress’. The flame represents the light of knowledge, enlightenment and the removal of ignorance; the stylised curved bands mimic industrial gears or technological waves and these directly represent polytechnic and technical engineering education, symbolising mechanical progress, technical growth, and the industrial readiness of the students.

GOVERNMENT WOMEN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, DUMKA (GWP DUMKA) The emblem of Government Women Polytechnic College, Dumka (GWP Dumka) features a shield housing the motifs of a gearwheel with a book, a computer, a hammer with a spanner and a compass. The name of the college ‘GWP Dumka’ is written on a banner placed below the shield. The shield signifies the institution's commitment to nurturing ethical temperament and social development; the gearwheel symbolises engineering, manufacturing and industrial progress and it reflects the practical, technical nature of a polytechnic education; the book represents core academic knowledge, theory and lifelong learning; and the other motifs represent a primary stream or resource essential to engineering, technology and design fields.

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC FOR WOMEN, RAMANAGAR (GPW RAMANAGAR) The emblem of Government Polytechnic For Women, Ramanagar (GPW Ramanagar) features a gearwheel with the grids of a globe housing the motifs of a shield, inscribed with the motifs of an open book supporting a traditional lamp and an inscription the polytechnic’s motto in Kannada ‘ವಿದ್ಯೆ ವಿನಯೇನ ಶೋಭತೆ’, which translates to ‘Knowledge Shines Best With Humility’. The geawheel is supported by a pair of laurels and a banner inscribed with the name and place of the college in Kannada. The book paired with the lamp represents the illumination of the mind, the removal of ignorance and the pursuit of academic excellence; the gearwheel represents industry, engineering, and technical skills; the globe symbolises a global outlook, meaning the technical knowledge and capabilities imparted here prepare students to compete on a global stage; the golden laurels signify honour, victory, academic achievement and the celebration of success;

GOVERNMENT WOMEN'S POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, INDORE (GWPC INDORE)(GWPCI) The emblem of Government Women's Polytechnic College, Indore (GWPC Indore) (GWPCI) features a stack of books and an orange silhouetted profile of a woman supported by a pair of hands. These are ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and motto of the college in Devanagari. The motto reads  in Sanskrit ‘योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्’ (Verse 50, Chapter 2, Bhagavad Gita), which translates to ‘Yoga is Skill in Action’. The stack of books represents formal academic learning, the accumulation of engineering and technological knowledge and structured intellectual development; the silhouette of a woman signifies the college centers its entire mission around women and it represents the modern, focused and forward-looking female technocrat; and the cradle hands represent support, care, guidance and a nurturing environment.

SHEIKH BHIKHARI MEDICAL COLLEGE (SBMC) (HAZARIBAG MEDICAL COLLEGE) The emblem of Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College (SBMC) (Hazaribag Medical College) features a shield inscribed with the motifs of the winged Staff of Caduceus entwined by a pair of serpents, a mortarboard hat supported by laurels, a stethoscope supported by a laurels and an open book. The earlier version of the emblem of the State of Jharkhand is cresting the staff. The initials and place of the college surmount the motifs. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘आरोग्यं परमं भाग्यं’, which translates to ‘Good Health is the Greatest Fortune’ is written on a blue banner placed below the shield. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the Staff of Caduceus symbolises medicine and medical profession; the mortarboard hat represents academic achievement and the granting of medical degrees; the stethoscope signifies clinical practice and patient care; the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, ...

GOVERNMENT WOMEN'S POLYTECHNIC, MUZAFFARPUR (GWP MUZAFFARPUR) The orange, red and pink emblem of Government Women's Polytechnic, Muzaffarpur (GWP Muzaffarpur) features the motifs of a lotus holding three abstract humans holding their hands, a pair of gear wheels, a transmission tower, a computer and a tailoring machine and the motto of the college ‘Empowering Women Empowering Nation’. These are circumscribed by the name and place of the college and its year of establishment. These are ensconced by circular outlines in red and orange. The lotus and the humans represent purity, resilience and growth. The petals transform into abstract, uplifting figures of women with raised arms, celebrating growth, independence and shared empowerment. The other motifs in the circle represent various fields of technical expertise taught at the institution.

GOVERNMENT WOMEN'S POLYTECHNIC, BOKARO (GWP BOKARO) The emblem of Government Women's Polytechnic, Bokaro (GWP Bokaro) features a blue circular border inscribed with the name and motto of the college in Devanagari. The motto in Sanskrit ‘विद्या नाम नरस्य कीर्तिरतुला’ (Shloka 20, Nitishatakam, Bhartṛhari), which translates to ‘Knowledge is Man’s Incomparable Adornment’. The circle houses the motifs of a pair of laurels, the foundation year of the college, an electrical transmission tower, lightning arcs, a computer, a mother board and circuits, factory chimneys, gears, structural frames and a head wearing an industrial safety helmet. The laurels signify honour, growth, academic achievement and victory; and the motifs in the circle represent various fields of technical expertise taught at the institution.

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC, KODERMA (GP KODERMA) The emblem of Government Polytechnic, Koderma (GP Koderma) features the name of the place and a shield with blue outlines inscribed with the motifs of a gearwheel housing the images of a computer, an industrial set up, set of scientific instruments and a traditional lamp. 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 inscribed on a blue banner placed below the pictorial. The shield represents protection, integrity and the formal institutional identity under state technical education; the gearwheel is a universal symbol for mechanical engineering, industrial progress and technical automation, reflecting the core polytechnic curriculum; the lamp signifies the enlightenment of the mind, the spread of wisdom and the destruction of ignorance through structured learning; and the other motifs refer to the sub...

GOVERNMENT WOMEN'S POLYTECHNIC, PATNA (GWP PATNA) The emblem of Government Women's Polytechnic, Patna (GWP Patna) features a pink gearwheel housing a globe with grid lines , stylised set of figures of women and the college’s motto ‘Empowering Through Knowledge’. The name of the college and its year of establishment is written around the gearwheel. The gearwheel represents industry, engineering and technical education; the grid lines forming a globe represent global standards, broad horizons and universal knowledge; the central figures represent women supporting each other, symbolising sisterhood, growth and development in education.

METAS ADVENTIST COLLEGE (SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST HOSPITAL), RANCHI (MAC RANCHI) The emblem of Metas Adventist College (Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital), Ranchi (MAC Ranchi) in the shades of brown features a circle housing the motifs of a cross placed on a pair of wings, a crown, an open book, a pair of laurels and its motto in latin ‘Mens Spiritus Corpus’ translates to ‘Spirit Mind Body’. The circle is ensconced by a border inscribed with the name of the college and seven stars. The tagline of the college ‘Transforming People’ is inscribed on a banner placed below the seal. The logo represents a combination of traditional Christian imagery and the institution's core educational philosophy. The cross with wings mirrors the upward momentum common in Seventh-day Adventist symbols, pointing toward Christ's resurrection and the Second Coming; the crown traditionally symbolises the 'Crown of Life’ awarded to the faithful and celebrates the sovereignty and future victory of Ch...

MAHADEVI BIRLA INSTITUTE OF NURSING & CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY, MAHILONG, RANCHI, (MBINCT MAHILONG) The emblem of Mahadevi Birla Institute of Nursing & Clinical Technology, Mahilong, Ranchi, (MBINCT Mahilong) features a green isosceles triangle housing a red cross ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘अमृतं तु विद्या’, which translates to ‘Knowledge is Eternal’ is inscribed in red below the triangle. The green triangle traditionally represents stability, structure, and a strong foundational balance between education, clinical practice and community care; and the red cross Centered inside a white circular background, the prominent red cross is the universal symbol for medical care, humanitarian assistance, first aid and the healthcare sector.

ST. BARNABAS HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF NURSING, RANCHI (SBHCON) The logo of St. Barnabas Hospital College of Nursing, Ranchi (SBHCON) features a cross surrounded by the motifs of a person reading a book, the ‘Florence Nightingales’ Lamp, a four quadrant imagery and persons in exhilaration. The initials of the college ‘SBHCON’ are written in green bold sans-serif capitals. The cross, which is the primary visual anchor representing faith, sacrificial love and the foundational Christian ethos of the institution supported by a pair of laurels and crowned by three stars; the laurels symbolise growth, honour, academic achievement, and victory. In healthcare education, it denotes professional excellence, healing and life; the lamp signifies the ‘Lady with the Lamp’, which is the universal symbol of the nursing profession, representing vigilance, continuous care, comfort, and the light of knowledge dispelling darkness; the stars denote high standards, aspiration, and the guidance needed to le...

FLORENCE COLLEGE OF NURSING, IRBA, RANCHI (FCN IRBA) The golden shade emblem of Florence College of Nursing, Irba, Ranchi (FCN Irba) features a Nightingale Lamp supported by a stylised pair of hands and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, the motto of the college ‘Service With Dedication’ is inscribed on a banner. The lamp is the universal symbol of the nursing profession. It references Florence Nightingale, known as ‘The Lady with the Lamp’. It symbolises clarity, hope, care and the dispelling of the darkness of illness through medical knowledge. The hands highlight the physical support, healing touch, gentleness, comfort and direct human care of nursing.

TRIBAL COLLEGE OF NURSING, NAMKUM, RANCHI (TCN NAMKUM) The emblem of Tribal College of Nursing, Namkum, Ranchi (TCN Namkum) features a yellow circle housing the motifs of the winged Staff of Caduceus entwined by a pair of serpents, an open book with a torch and a profile of a nurse. The circle is ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The year of establishment of the college is inscribed on a banner placed below the seal. The Staff of Caduceus symbolises medicine and medical profession; the open book paired with a flame of torch represents enlightenment, education and academic learning; the profile of a nurse wearing a traditional nurse's cap directly highlights the institution's specific focus on nursing education, student development and healthcare service.

SCHOOL OF NURSING (TATA MAIN HOSPITAL), JAMSHEDPUR The blue colour emblem of School of Nursing (Tata Main Hospital), Jamshedpur features the winged Staff of Caduceus entwined by a pair of serpents crested by the college’s year of inception and ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the initials ‘TMH’ and the name of the hospital. Below the seal, the motto of the college ‘Inspired Care… Since 1908’ is written, The Staff of Caduceus symbolises medicine and the medical profession.

SHAHEED NIRMAL MAHTO MEDICAL COLLEGE, DHANBAD (SNMMC DHANBAD) The emblem of Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Medical College, Dhanbad (SNMMC Dhanbad) features the winged Staff of Caduceus entwined by a pair of serpents ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college and supported by a pair of heads of lions on the sides. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सेवार्थ परमो धर्मः’, which translates to ‘Service is the Ultimate Religion’ is written on a banner placed below. The Staff of Caduceus symbolises medicine and medical profession; and the lions, which are a common heraldic element often representing strength and authority.

SCHOOL OF NURSING (BOKARO GENERAL HOSPITAL) The emblem of School of Nursing (Bokaro General Hospital) features the logo of ‘SAIL’ ensconced by a pair of concentric circular borders inscribed with the name and place of the college and the name of the parent hospital respectively. The logo of ‘SAIL’ refers to the managing body of the college.

AL-KABIR POLYTECHNIC, JAMSHEDPUR (AKP JAMSHEDPUR) The emblem of Al-Kabir Polytechnic, Jamshedpur (AKP Jamshedpur) features the motifs of an open book with a candle, a palm tree, a gearwheel and a set square ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The book with candle represents the pursuit of knowledge, academic excellence, enlightenment, guiding students away from ignorance and illuminating their future careers; the palm tree refers to the Islamic orientation of the college, growth and resilience; the gearwheel represents engineering, industry and technical skills; and the set square symbolises precision, accuracy and constructive building across the civil, mechanical and structural disciplines offered at the college.

RAJENDRA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (RIMS) The emblem of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) is directly adapted from the State Emblem of the State of Jharkhand. The central motifs of the winged Staff of Caduceus entwined by a pair of serpents crested with a flaming torch, supported by an open book and a pair of laurels replace the Lion Capital; and the name, place and motto of the college replace the name of the State. The motto of the college in Sanskrit is ‘विद्यया विन्दते अमृतम्’ (Mantra 2.4, Kenopanishad), which translates to ‘Immortality Through Knowledge’. The Staff of Caduceus symbolises medicine and medical profession; the book symbolises the accumulation and dissemination of medical knowledge and the academic foundation of the institution; the torch with flame is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power; and the laurels are symbols, which represent victory, honour and academic excellence.

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, RANCHI (IMSRU) The emblem of Institute of Management Studies, Ranchi (IMSRU) features a gearwheel housing the motif of an open book inscribed with the images of the Subarnarekha River, which flows through Ranchi, which flows through Ranchi, a factory, a fisted hand and a forest landscape ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and motto of the college in Devanagari and a pair of laurels. The motto in Sanskrit reads ‘तेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु’ (Shanti mantra, Taittiriya Upanishad), which translates to  meaning ‘May our Study be Enlightening’. The gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure; the book signifies knowledge, learning and the university's primary mission of education; the factory refers to the industries of Ranchi; the forest refer to the local flora; the fisted hand symbolises power, solidarity and unity; the laurel...