Logos of India

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE BAROH (GDC BAROH) The emblem of Government Degree College Baroh (GDC Baroh) features a blue circle housing the image of the historic and renowned Radha Krishan temple and Baba Kalinath shrine in Baroh symbolising local heritage and religious significance of the region. The temple is supported by an open book and a red banner inscribed with the text ‘Kangar (H.P.). The book is a universal symbol for knowledge, learning, and higher education. The geographical landscape with mountains and sun is placed behind the temple emphasising the college's geographic setting in the Himalayan terrain of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh and the sun symbolising the dawn of new opportunities, enlightenment and the eradication of ignorance through education. The name of the college is written on a yellow circle ensconcing the blue circle. The motto of the of the college in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ...

BABA KANSHI RAM GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE DADASIBA (BKRGDC DADASIBA) The emblem of Baba Kanshi Ram Government Degree College Dadasiba (BKRGDC Dadasiba) features a yellow shield with thick red outlines inscribed in red with the motifs of a traditional lamp and a radiating rising sun and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या ददाति विनयम्’ (Narayan Pandit, 6, Hitopadesha), which translates to ‘Education Makes one Humble’ and the name of the place of the college in blue. The name of the college is written on a blue banner in yellow and placed on the shield at the bottom. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the colour yellow denotes happiness, energy, vitality, focus and creativity; and red signifies passion, power, strength, courage, determinati...

PANDIT SANT RAM GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE BAIJNATH (GC BAIJNATH) The emblem of Pandit Sant Ram Government Degree College Baijnath (GC Baijnath) features a shield supported by a yellow open book, housing the motifs of a mountain range with peaks, rising sun and a pine tree. The elements are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The mountain range refers to the Dhauladhar Range signifying the college's geographical setting in the scenic, high-altitude region of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh; the rising sun symbolises the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and the eradication of ignorance through education; the pine or deodar tree represents the natural flora of locale; the shield represents a foundational stronghold of knowledge, protection and academic integrity; and the book emphasises that academic study, literature, and formal education serve as the roots from which personal growth and societal development emerge.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE SUGH-BHATOLI (GC SUGH-BHATOLI) The emblem of Government College Sugh-Bhatoli (GC Sugh-Bhatoli) features a circle with mountain peaks spewing fire supported by a sunburst with a mortarboard hat and the nib of a pen and an open book. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘सत्यमेव जयते’, which translates to ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’ is inscribed on a yellow and blue banner placed below the seal. The mountain peaks symbolise the Himalayas and the motif pays homage to the scenic geographical setting of Bhatoli; the spewn fire refers to the ‘volcano-like eruption’, which occurred in Gadiyada village, Sugh-Bhatoli, located in the Kangra district; the book denotes knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; and the yellow arc represents a rising sun, signifying a bright f...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE SHIVNAGAR (GDC SHIVNAGAR) The emblem of Government Degree College Shivnagar (GDC Shivnagar) features an image of Goddess Saraswati in a circle ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘असतो मा सद्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Unreal Lead Me to the Real’. Goddess Saraswati is the God of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom and learning. Her presence highlights the institution's primary function as a temple of higher learning and intellectual growth. The visual elements associated with her include the veena representing the tuning of mind and intellect, the harmony of all creative arts and the flow of knowledge; the peacock symbolises external beauty and ego; and the lotus symbolises absolute purity, peace and the detachment required for true academic and spiritual pursuit.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE MAJHEEN (GC MAJHEEN) The emblem of Government College Majheen (GC Majheen) features a circle with a snow-capped mountain range of Himalayas, which shapes the landscape of Majheen. Flowing at the base of the mountains is a tranquil water body or river, referencing the local river basins of Kangra Valley. Peeking from behind the mountain peaks is a rising sun, which is a universal symbol in educational emblems representing the dawn of enlightenment and the eradication of ignorance and a bright, hopeful future for the youth of the region. The landscape is ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college.

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, DEHRA (GC DEHRA) The blue colour emblem of Government College, Dehra (GC Dehra) features a circle housing the motifs of an open book and radiating sun and the text ‘Estd 2017’. The circle is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. A pair of laurels supports the border. Below the seal, the motto of the college ‘Knowledge & Empowerment’ is written. The book signifies the pursuit of higher education, standard knowledge acquisition and open access to academic exploration for all students; the sun represents the dispelling of ignorance through enlightenment and the bright future awaiting empowered graduates; and the laurels are traditional symbol representing academic achievement, honour and victory in the pursuit of personal excellence.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE RAKKAR (GDC RAKKAR) GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE RAKKAR (GDC RAKKAR) The emblem of Government Degree College Rakkar (GDC Rakkar) features the motifs of a pair of green leaves supported on sides by blue and red abstract humans holding a rising yellow sun and supported by an open book. These are ensconced by an orangish yellow circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari and the year of establishment of the college. The motto of the college in Sanskrit from Kathopanishad ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’ (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad), which translates to ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’ is written on a blue banner placed on the circle at the bottom. The book symbolises the foundation of formal education, academic learning and accessibility to knowledge for the local youth; the green leaves represent life, vitality, environment and organic growth, deeply reflecting the institution's commitment to nurturing students in a rural ecosyst...

REEDOM FIGHTER PANDIT SUSHEEL RATTAN GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE JAWALAMUKHI (GC JAWALAMUKHI) The emblem of Freedom Fighter Pandit Susheel Rattan Government Degree College Jawalamukhi (GC Jawalamukhi) features a yellow circle with blue outline housing the motifs of a blue ‘mantap’ with orange radiant dome with a prayerbell, an open book and a traditional lamp and the motto of the in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa) meaning ‘Knowledge is the One That Liberates’. The circle is ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The ‘mantap’ or place used for public or private rituals, prayers or ceremonies in temple architecture housing the book, lamp and bell symbolises the reverence accorded to the process of learning and education and the sanctity attached to the whole process of education, learning and acquisition of knowledge. The lamp symbolises wisdom, spiritual awakening and the enlightenment that dispe...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE REY (GC REY) The emblem of Government Degree College Rey (GC Rey) features a circle housing a landscape of snow-capped mountain range with peaks, orange sun, a flaming torch, an open book, the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘अस्तो मा सद्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘From Unreal Lead Me to the Real’; the text ‘Estd. 2026’ and a pair of laurels. The circle is ensconced by an orange circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college and a pair of yellow stars. The mountain peaks represent the majestic Himalayan ranges surrounding the Kangra district; the sun signifies the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and the eradication of the darkness of ignorance; the book represents formal education, academic learning and the continuous quest for wisdom; the lighted torch represents the light of education leading the way and transforming individual lives; and the laurels symbolise growth, ...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, MATOUR (GC MATOUR)  The emblem of Government College, Matour (GC Matour) features a yellow circle housing the motifs of an orange rising sun, an orange abstract human figure with raised hands, a blue open book, a traditional lamp with flame and a pair of blue hands holding these motifs. The name and place of the college is written around the circle. This assemblage is displaced on a blue decorative circle. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’ is written on a yellow banner placed below the seal. The rising sun is a universal symbol of energy, life and the light of knowledge dispelling ignorance; the human figure represents human growth, vitality, self-actualisation and the celebration of life through learning; the book represents formal learning, academic excellence and the infinite storehouse of human knowledge; the glowing flame...

GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC JANDAUR (GP JANDAUR) The emblem of Government Polytechnic Jandaur (GP Jandaur) features a circle with orange,  blue, dark blue and grey quadrants housing the motifs of a construction hard hat (helmet) and  of gears, a factory building, a gearwheel and a layout of a circuit diagram respectively. The name of the college is written on a blue banner placed in the middle of the circle. The circle is ensconced by a circle with a grey outline. The helmet and gears represent civil engineering, safety, industrial labour and mechanical foundations; the factory building symbolises infrastructure development, industrial manufacturing and the application of engineering in real-world construction; the gearwheel is a universal symbol for the engineering profession, it signifies motion, industry, technological progress and mechanical systems; and the circuit layout design symbolises electrical engineering, electronics, communication technologies and computer hard...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION, DHARAMSHALA (GCTE DHARAMSHALA) The emblem of Government College of Teacher Education, Dharamshala (GCTE Dharamshala) features a blue shield housing the motifs of mountain peaks with rising sun, lotus pond with lotus and a book. The shield is crested by the motto of the college in Sanskrit, which is an extract from the Kathopanishad ‘विद्यामृतमश्नुते’ (Shloka 11, Ishopanishad) meaning ‘Immortality is Gained from Learning’ is written. The rising sun and mountain peaks symbolises wisdom, illumination and the removal of the darkness of ignorance; the mountains represent the scenic Dhauladhar mountain range that frames Dharamshala; the book is a universal symbol of formal learning, structured knowledge and literacy; the lotus and the pond symbolise purity, resilience, and personal transformation; and the shield traditionally signifies the preservation and protection of knowledge, culture and high values.

SIDHARTH GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, NADAUN (SGC NADAUN) The emblem of Sidharth Government College, Nadaun (SGC Nadaun) features a blue oval with thick orange outline housing the motifs of a red shield with thick orange outlines inscribed with a green banyan tree with mountain peaks, a Dharma Chakra and a flowing river and surmounted by a red banner inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari. The shield is placed in a cyan circle. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञान चरित्र दक्षता’, which translates to ‘Knowledge Character Competence’ is written below the shield. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the tree and mountain represent the pristine foothills of the Shivalik ranges where the college is located and surrounded by sylvan landscapes and pine trees; the flowing river refers to the river Beas, which flows on the right side of the college; the Dharma Chakra represents progress, righteousness and the continuous cycle of l...

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, BARSAR (GDC BARSAR) The emblem of Government Degree College, Barsar (GDC Barsar) features a circle with the landscape of mountains and pine trees depicting the typical landscape of Himachal Pradesh with yellow rising sun and an open book. The circle is ensconced by a white circular border with blue and red outlines, inscribed with the name and place of the college in Devanagari and a pair of five-pointed stars. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘स्वयमेव मृगेन्द्रता’ (Verse 19, Suhrudbheda (Hitopadesha, Narayana Pandit ), which translates to ‘Become a Hero by Your Actions and Attributes’ is inscribed on a banner placed below the seal. The mountains and pine trees depict the typical landscape of Himachal Pradesh; the yellow sun symbolises enlightenment, the dawn of wisdom and the elimination of ignorance through education; the book is a universal symbol of knowledge, continuous learning and academic excellence; and the red stars act as aesthetic divid...

GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, BHORANJ (GDC BHORANJ) The emblem of Government College, Bhoranj (GDC Bhoranj) features a blue shield housing the motifs of a rising sun, an open book, a pair of green leaves and a traditional lamp. The shield is surmounted by a banner inscribed with the name and place of the college and supported by a banner inscribed by the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘विद्या ददाति विनयम्’ (Narayan Pandit, 6, Hitopadesha) meaning ‘Education Makes One Humble’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the open book is a universal symbol for academic learning, literacy and the modern dissemination of knowledge; the bright orange sun with radiating golden rays represents the dispelling of darkness, ignorance and the dawn of enlightenment; the burning flame of the lamp represents the spark of wisdom and pure awareness; and the green leaves symbolise growth, natural harmony and prosperity.

GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, DHANETA (GDC DHANETA) The emblem of Government Degree College, Dhaneta (GDC Dhaneta) features a circle housing a landscape of snow-clad mountain range with a peak and rising sun, an open book,a banyan tree, a mortarboard hat and the text ‘Estd. 2016’. The circle is ensconced by a broad blue and violet circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college, a pair of traditional lamps and the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘तमसो माँ ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead Me to Light’. The  landscape and mountain peak represents the local geography: the sun represents a new dawn, hope and the awakening of intellect and awareness through higher learning; the book is a classic symbol for the dissemination of knowledge and academic excellence; the tree represents growth, stability, life and the nurturing environment of the college; the lamps a universal symbol of enlightenmen...

NETAJI SUBHASH CHANDER BOSE MEMORIAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, HAMIRPUR (GC HAMIRPUR) The emblem of Netaji Subhash Chander Bose Memorial Government College, Hamirpur (GC Hamirpur) features a shield with orange outlines housing the motifs of a landscape with mountains, orange rising sun, and a water body with waves. The shield is surmounted by a purple banner inscribed with the name and place of the college and supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Devanagari ‘वीरता और बलिदान’, which translates to ‘Bravery and Sacrifice’. All these elements are placed within a circle with a brown outline. The shield symbolises defense, honour and protection of values, culture and traditions; the twin green peaks of the mountain represent the landscape of the place of the college; the sun symbolises the awakening of knowledge, clarity of thought and spiritual enlightenment; and the water body with waves  represent the flow of life, vitality and the continuous progression o...

THAKUR JAGDEV CHAND MEMORIAL GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, SUJANPUR (GC SUJANPUR) The emblem of Thakur Jagdev Chand Memorial Government Degree College, Sujanpur (GC Sujanpur) features a pink circular shape housing an abstract image of green mountains, a red shield with the images of an open book and rising sun and ensconced by a yellow border inscribed with the name and place of the college. A red banner placed below the seal is inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘शीलं परम् भूषणम्’ (Verse 83, Niti Shatakam, Bhartrihari), which translates to ‘Character is the Highest Virtue’. The mountains refer to the represent the Dhauladhar mountain range of Suhanpur, which is the place of the college; the shield symbolises defense, honour and protection of values, culture and traditions; the book is a universal symbol for academic learning, literacy and the modern dissemination of knowledge; and the sun symbolises the awakening of knowledge, clarity of thought and spiritual enli...

GOVERNMENT POST-GRADUATE COLLEGE, CHOWARI (GC CHOWARI) The emblem of Government Post-Graduate College, Chowari (GC Chowari) features a circle housing the green colour motif of a mountain range with peaks, red and yellow rising sun and an open book. The circle is ensconced by a red colour border inscribed with the name of the college in Devanagari. The motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘आरोह तमसो ज्योति’ (1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad), which translates to ‘Rise from Darkness Toward the Light’ is inscribed on a green banner, which is placed on the seal at the bottom. The snow-capped mountains represent the picturesque and serene setting of the college, nestled in the scenic lap of nature near the Basodan Pass in the Bhattiyat Valley; the rising sun symbolises the dawn of knowledge, enlightenment and the dispelling of the darkness of ignorance; the green hills and valley emphasize the pristine environment and the rural communities that the college serves; and th...