Logos of India

VALANAR ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (VASC) The predominantly blue coloured emblem of Valanar Arts and Science College (VASC) featuring a compass rose, an open book, a mortarboard hat, a fisted hand, a light bulb with a pair of gear wheels and the words in Tamil ‘கல்வி விடுதலை வளர்ச்சி வாழ்வு வலிமை’ meaning ‘Education, Liberation, Development, Life, Strength’. The assemblage is ensconced by a circular border carrying the name and place of the college and a pair of laurels. On a banner placed on the seal at the bottom the motto of the college in Tamil ‘எளியவரும் ஏற்றம் பெறவே’ meaning ‘So that Even the Poor May Rise’ is inscribed. The compass rose is a Christian symbol of Jesus and his Mother Mary, and a symbol of nobility and royalty throughout Europe; the book refers to education, learning and wisdom; the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; the fisted hand symbolises resistance, strength, solidarity, and power; th...

VALLAL P.T.LEE CHENGALVARAYA NAICKER ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (PTLEECNASC) The emblem of Vallal P.T.Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker Arts and Science College (PTLeeCNASC) features a shield carrying an image of the founder of the college Vallal P.T.Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker crested by a lotus supporting a traditional lamp, supported by a pair of laurels on sides and an open book at the bottom. This assemblage is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college. Below the seal, on a banner, the motto of the college ‘Education is Empowerment’ is inscribed. The lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; and the lamps symbolise light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication; and the book refers to education, learning and wisdom.

VALLALAR ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (VASC) The emblem of Vallalar Arts and Science College (VASC) features a shield housing the image of Sri Ramalinga Swamigal or Vallalar, motifs of a pair of traditional lamps and a lotus. The shield is supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college. This assemblage is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; and the lamps symbolise light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity. Vallalar championed compassion (Jeevakarunyam) and universal brotherhood, opposing casteism and advocating for the worship of God as the Supreme Grace Light (Arutperumjothi).

VALLIAMMAI WOMEN’S COLLEGE (VWC) The emblem of Valliammai Women’s College (VWC) features a blue circle with a lotus supporting a traditional lamp, an open book ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. A pair of laurels support the seal. Below the seal, on a yellow banner the motto of the college is inscribed. The lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the book refers to education, learning and wisdom; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

VALLIAMMAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (VCW) The circular emblem of Valliammal College For Women (VCW) features a lotus supporting a ‘kuthuvilakku’ (a traditional lamp), an open book, a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘உள்ளுவது எல்லாம் உயர்வுள்ளல்’ (596, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘All One thinks About Should be About High Things’and another banner inscribed with the name ‘வள்ளியம்மை’ (Valliammai). The lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the book refers to education, learning and wisdom.

V.S. ISAAC COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (VSISAACCE) The wordmark logo of V.S. Isaac College of Education (VSIsaacCE) features the name of the college written in sans-serif capitals in blue.

CHERAN ARTS SCIENCE COLLEGE (CASC) The logo of Cheran Arts Science College (CASC) features a silhouette of a tree on a blue circle supported by a pair of laurels, with the name of the group written on the right in capitals. The tree symbolises strength, individuality, expression, calmness, growth, the interconnectedness of everything and perpetuity; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

CHENNAI NATIONAL COLLEGE (CNC) The circular seal of Chennai National College (CNC) features an open book supporting a lotus crested by a glowing traditional lamp and supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Light the Lamp of Knowledge’. This assemblage is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college . The book refers to education, learning and wisdom; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; and the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

CHELLAMMAL WOMEN'S COLLEGE (CWC) The emblem of Chellammal Women's College (CWC) features a portrait of the Smt. Chellamal, whose name the college bears and the shield-shaped emblem of C. Kandaswami Naidu College, with the name of the college written between. The emblem on the right features the motifs of an entrance facade, a torch with flame with ‘Knowledge’ written on and a lotus on water; supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Latin ‘Mens Agitat Molem’ meaning ‘Mind Moves Matter (line 727, Book VI, Virgil's Aeneid); and crested by a raising sun. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the facade symbolises a threshold between the outer, profane world and the inner, sacred or private space; the torch with flame denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; and the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth...

CHENNAI ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (CASC) The emblem of Chennai Arts and Science College (CASC) features a yellow shield with green outlines inscribed with the monogram of the initials of ‘CASC’ depicting a diagram of an atom. The shield is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The seal is supported on the sides by a pair of laurels and an open book at the bottom. Below these, the motto of the college ‘Passion Perseverance Excellence’ is inscribed on a golden banner. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the atomic structure refer to science; the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication; the book refers to education, learning and wisdom; and the colour yellow signifies happiness, energy, vitality, focus and creativity.

SYED AMMAL ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (SAASC) The emblem of Syed Ammal Arts and Science College (SAASC) features a yellow, orange, cyan and green coloured shield inscribed with the motifs of an open book with a pen, a two-pan beam balance, a mortarboard hat, and a trophy. The shield is crested by the name of the college and its name in Tamil circumscribes the shield. This assemblage is ensconced by a black circular border inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘ஒழுக்கத்துடன் கூடிய கல்வி’ meaning ‘Education with Morality’ and the name of the place in Tamil. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book and pen refer to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the balance scale refers to justice, equality and fairness; the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; and the trophy symbolises winning, success, and achievement.

CHANDY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (CCE) The emblem of Chandy College of Education (CCE) features a golden pennant inscribed with the motifs of an oyster from which two humans walk out from and an open book alongwith the motto of the college in Tamil ‘பணிவாய் பயில்வோம் உழைப்பால் உயர்வோம்’. The name of the college is written on the right in red sans-serif capitals and the tagline of the college ‘Reach Within. Shape Your Future’ is inscribed on a yellow banner placed below the name. The pennant symbolises victory, achievement, and identity; the humans refer to the teacher and the student emerging out of an oyster as pearls through the process of education; and the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

CENTWIN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (CCE) The emblem of Centwin College of Education (CCE) features a portrait of Swami Vivekananda ensconced by a red and green toned circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a banner, the motto of the college ‘உண்மை உழைப்பு உயர்வு’ meaning ‘Truth Hard Work Growth’ and the name of the college. Swami Vivekananda symbolises a blend of profound spiritual wisdom, renunciation, and dynamic strength.

CHANDRA CHELLAPPAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (CCCOE) The emblem of Chandra Chellappan College of Education (CCCOE) features a monogram of its initials ‘CCCOE” surmounted by an yellow ochre circular border, supported by a tip of a pencil with wings. The name of the school is written atop the seal and the motto of the college ‘Create Capability’ and its year of establishment are written at the bottom. The monogram is depicted as a rising sun representing life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the pencil with wings symbolises the freedom of imagination, creative writing, and artistic inspiration, representing ideas that take flight.

CBM COLLEGE The emblem of CBM College features a gearwheel inscribed with the name and place of the college housing the motifs of the letter ‘ॐ’ (AUM), an open book, a two pan beam balance, and a pair of hands supporting a traditional lamp. The gearwheel  denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure; the letter ‘ॐ’ or ‘Ohm’ is a symbol representing a sacred sound, syllable, mantra and an invocation; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the balance scale refers to justice, equality and fairness; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

CAUSSANEL COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (CAUSSANEL COLLEGE) The cyan shield-shaped emblem of Caussanel College of Arts and Science (Caussanel College) features an open book, a cross and a red heart in a white circle circumscribed by the name of the college. The motto of the college ‘The Wise Shall Inherit Glory’ and a stripe of 12 stars surmounts the circle. A pair of laurels support the shield. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the cross represents crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ in Christianity, symbolising ultimate sacrifice, divine love, and redemption; the heart deep symbolises love, romantic passion, affection, and strong positive sentiments; the laurels are are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication; and the stripe of stars represent the ideals of unity, solidarity, and harmony.

CARE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (CARECAS) The emblem of CARE College of Arts and Science (CARECAS) features an abstract pictorial of the façade of the college in yellow and blue with the name of the college written in thin sans-serif capitals in black. The pictorial refers to the college’s modern thinking, innovative teaching and learning methods and provides a fresh look and feel.

CARDAMOM PLANTERS' ASSOCIATION COLLEGE (CPAC) The emblem of Cardamom Planters' Association College (CPAC) features an oval housing the motifs of a cardamom plant, Western Ghats mountain range, a pair of traditional lamps, an open book and a lotus. The oval is supported by a pair of laurels and below the seal, on a blue banner, the motto of the college ‘Light Knowledge Growth’ is written. Bodinayakanur, the place of the college is known as the Cardamom Capital of India, and is a scenic place in Theni district, situated at the base of the Western Ghats. It is a major centre for spice trade, tourism, and agriculture, offering access to hills, waterfalls, and tea estates like Kurangani and Bodimettu. The lamps symbolise light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcomin...

CAUVERY COLLEGE The emblem of Cauvery College features the images of the Rajagopuram of Lord Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, Kallanai (Grand Anicut), a ‘kuthuvilakku’ (traditional lamp), a woman graduate, a lotus with a book and the Rockfort of Tiruchirapally in a circle ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Tamil. Below the seal, on a blue banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கற்க நிற்க’ (391, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘Learn Thoroughly (What Should be Learned) to adopt, to apply (the acquired learning)’. The Rockfort, which  symbolises the geographical and cultural heritage of the city of Tiruchirapally; Kallanai is an ancient dam built across the river Cauvery, built by Chola King Karikalan in the 2nd century AD; the Rajagopuram of the Srirangam Temple is the tallest gopuram in Asia and stands as a representation of lofty thoughts and deeds which the institution presents; the lamp is a metaphoric rep...

CAPE ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (CAPEASC) The emblem of CAPE Arts and Science College (CAPEASC) features a metallic shield housing the motifs of a windmill, a traditional lamp, a satellite dish antenna, a laptop computer and an airplane. A pair of green laurels support the shield on the sides and a red banner inscribed with the name of the college. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the windmill refers to the local landmark of windmills in the region of the college; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the antenna, computer and airplane refer to science and technology; the laurels are are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.