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INDIRA GANDHI UNIVERSITY The circular emblem of Indira Gandhi University, Rewari (IGU) has a thick orange border houses a number of motifs and a supporting orange banner. The tagline in Sanskrit ‘सत्यमेव जयते’ meaning ‘Truth Alone Triumphs’ inspires one to follow the path of truth. The rays of the sun indicate that the light of knowledge destroys the darkness spread around us. The torchlight at the centre of the logo is symbolic of the fact that we can light the dark paths of ignorance with the torch of knowledge and move towards success and fulfilment. The Ashok Chakra in the logo conveys the fullness of life through following the precepts of perennial principles of life in different circumstances. The book and the sloka ‘तमसो मा  ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead me to Light’ build a sense of conviction that knowledge has the power to drag us out of ignorance. The flower petals in the outer circle remind u

MAHARAJA CHHATRASAL BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY The seal of Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University (MCBU) in the tones of brown has a dark brown border and a banner. The border ensconces the portrait of King Chhatrashal in front of his fort.The brown border is inscribed with its name in Devanagri and supported by a pair of six gemstones. The banner carries the motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ (Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa) meaning ‘Knowledge  is one that Liberates’. Below the banner  the name of its place is written. The colour brown signifies the earthiness, simplicity, stability, humility, warmth, reliability, endurance, timelessness and tradition.

KHANGCHENDZONGA STATE UNIVERSITY The insignia of Khangchendzonga State University (KSU) has a circle holding the motifs of Himalayas with flowing rivers; an open book and a traditional lamp. These are ensconced by a circular border with its name and place inscribed along with its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ (Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa) meaning ‘Knowledge  is One that Liberates’ is inscribed. This is further circumscribed by a traditional running design motif of the State. The mountains and the river represent the geography of the university; the open book denotes knowledge, education and wisdom and the traditional lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

KOLHAN UNIVERSITY The emblem of Kolhan University (KU) has its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ (Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa) meaning ‘Knowledge  is one that Liberates’ is inscribed on a diagonally placed red square. Its four sides have motifs and illustrations of an open book symbolising knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; tribal musicians with their drums; gear wheel and factory building representing the industry and engineering skills and forest and life in villages in forests of Jharkhand. These are ensconced in a white circular border on which the name of the university and place are inscribed separated by a pair of laurels. All these are placed on a motif base of 24 green leaves. The laurels symbolise ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication and the leaves represent the geography and forests of the State of Jharkhand.

K. K. UNIVERSITY The K. K. University (KKU) was established under the Bihar Private Universities Act on June 8, 2017. The Samajik Kalyan Sanstha is the sponsor of the university. The circular emblem of the university is in the tones of blue with the motifs of an open book, a torch, a rotating flower and a gear wheel. These are ensconced in a border which bears its name supported by a pair of laurels. Below the circle on a banner its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ (Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa) meaning ‘Knowledge  is one that Liberates’ is inscribed. The open book denotes education, knowledge and wisdom; the torch is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power; the flower with six tilting petals like a windmill denotes life, serenity, resilience, self-sufficiency and perseverance in a harsh environment; the gear means interconnectedness; efficiency and precision; progress and advancement; synchronisation and timing and order and s

BHATTADEV UNIVERSITY Bhattadev University, Bajali, was established on June 24, 2019. The university was upgraded from the erstwhile Bajali College which was started in 1955 by the university was established by Bhattadev University Act, 2017. It is named after an illustrious son of Assam Baikunthanath Bhagavat Bhattacharya popularly known as Bhattadev, who is acknowledged as the father of Assamese prose. Bhattadev’s erudition in Sanskrit grammar and literature and his command over the Shrimadbhagavata Purana earned him the title of Bhagavat Bhattacharya. The blue colour circular emblem of the university houses a green plant of wheat with golden heads circumscribed by a blue border carrying the name and place of the university. Separated by stars. Below the circle on an oblong banner its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ (Rishi Parāśara, 1,19.41, Viṣṇu Purāṇa) meaning ‘Knowledge is one that Liberates’ is inscribed. The wheat plant and heads symbolise fertility, abundance,

ALIPURDUAR UNIVERSITY Alipurduar University is the first state aided University of Alipurduar district which was inaugurated by Smt. Mamata Banerjee. The emblem of the university has a circle with yellow and cyan background carrying a plaque with an open book symbolising education, knowledge and wisdom and a rhinoceros representing the local ecology. It is supported by laurels of paddy crowns symbolising victory, achievement and success and topped by its name in Bengali and at the bottom with the year of its establishment. This circle with motifs is ensconced by a green toned border carrying the university’s name in English and Devanagari separated by twigs of tea leaves. Below the emblem on a green colour banner its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ meaning ‘That which Liberates is Knowledge’ which forms part of a verse appearing in Vishnu-Purana (1.19.41) and ‘Honesty Wisdom Creativity’ are written.

ADICHUNCHANAGIRI UNIVERSITY The Adichunchanagiri University is situated in an unitary Campus of sixty seven acres at B.G. Nagara, Nagamangala Taluk of Mandya District, Karnataka. The emblem of the university is a shield with a tiara with red and violet border lines, has the acronym of its name written using a fancy serif font on a background of a globe. At the bottom of the shield its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ meaning ‘That which Liberates is Knowledge’ which forms part of a verse appearing in Vishnu-Purana (1.19.41). The shield symbolises protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery and the tiara symbolises victory, high status, superiority and power.

RAMA DEVI WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY Rama Devi Women's University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha has been established by an Act No.5 of 1989 of State Legislature of Odisha as a State University vide Notification No.-HE-FE-I-B-MISC-9/2015 dated May 30, 2015. Its emblem has a multi-foliate lotus encircled by the sun, diffusing its rays and has a deep spiritual significance. The lotus stands for purity, love and beauty. In the esoteric tradition, it stands for the inner consciousness. The sixteen petals signify the sixteen mystical totems of Prana (life), Sraddha (love), Akasha (sky), Vayu (air), Jyothi (light), Apah (water), Prithvi (earth). Indriya (sense), Manas (mind), Annam (food), Veeryam (strength), Tapas (heat), Mantra (sacred utterance), Karma (duty), Loka (world) and Nama (name) as described in the Prashna Upanisad. The sun represents the cosmic light and wisdom. The relation between the lotus and the sun signifies the inseparable relation between the individual consciousness and t

SATAVAHANA UNIVERSITY In June 2008, the Postgraduate Centre of Osmania and Kakatiya Universities were upgraded as Satavahana University. It is named after the Satavahana dynasty that ruled this region. The emblem is designed incorporating the inscriptions on various coins and objects of archeological importance found during the excavations carried out in the district, which represent the ancient culture of Karimnagar district. Most of them are representatives of the then prevalent Buddhist culture. The upper half of the column has six arms, representing the arrow, fish and hooks. This is taken from a coin found during excavations. Immediately over this, four crescents around a dot are found on a square block. The columns are joined with a beam containing a design of leafless trees in the gateway. The beam is decorated by bulls in the two extremes supported by two beetles. A pair of peacocks sit above the beam. Triratna, a Buddhist symbol, is placed inside the gateway. All t

SANT GADGE BABA AMRAVATI UNIVERSITY Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU) was established on Maharashtra Day, on May 1, 1983. The emblem of the university has a glowing red sun on a yellow circular background, cresrted by its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ meaning ‘That which Liberates is Knowledge’ which forms part of a verse appearing in Vishnu-Purana (1.19.41) and supported by an open book bearing its year of establishment. It is ensconced in a yellow border which bears its name in English and Devanagari. A pair of floral laurels support this circular emblem. The sun symbolises light, universal prosperity and path for growth; the open book symbolises knowledge and wisdom and the laurels symbolises victory, success and achievement.

GUJARAT VIDYAPITH Gujarat Vidyapith was founded by Mahatma Gandhi on October 18, 1920. Gujarat Vidyapith has been a deemed university since 1963. The emblem of the university is an open lotus flower. In it, in Devanagari script, is written ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ meaning ‘Knowledge is That which Liberates (us)’. In Arabic it is written ‘al hikamato zallatual monimine fahaiso uajedaha ahakko leha’. The banyan tree in the emblem signifies growth. There is also the moon that symbolises beauty, calmness and development. Lotus shows non-attachment and holy spirit and the lamps on either side in a circle symbolise knowledge. The university was established for the purpose of achieving independence. The object of political independence was temporary but the devotion for self-liberation and knowledge are its permanent ideals. This devotion should continue to grow like a banyan tree and moon with a spirit of non-attachment of a lotus.

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The Birla Institute of Technology was established in 1955 at Mesra by B. M. Birla. Its emblem in red and grey colours has the structure of an atom supported by an open yellow book ensconced in a gear wheel placed in a red circle with grey border line. The red circle bears the name of the institute in Devanagari and English along with its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ meaning ‘That which Liberates is Knowledge’ which forms part of a verse appearing in Vishnu-Purana (1.19.41). The atomic structure and the gear wheel represent the sciences and engineering fields of study respectively. The open book signifies knowledge and wisdom and the colour red passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration and the colour grey signifies strength, longevity, unemotional, detached, balanced and impartial, power, influence, wisdom and intelligence.

BANASTHALI VIDYAPITH Shri Shantabai Shiksha Kutir was started in October 1935 in the mud huts provided by the Jiwan Kutir, with six girls. The name ‘Banasthali Vidyapith’ was adopted in 1943 and undergraduate courses were introduced. The institution was granted the status of a deemed university in 1983 by the UGC. The blue circular emblem has the portrait of the founder’s daughter Shantabai with a halo holding a water pot amidst a fire. It is ensconced in a circular border which carries its name, year of establishment and its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ meaning ‘That which Liberates is Knowledge’ which forms part of a verse appearing in Vishnu-Purana (1.19.41). The colour blue signifies serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.

SWAMI RAMANAND TEERTH MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (SRTMUN), Nanded was established on September 17, 1994 by the Government of Maharashtra. The university caters to the southern part of the Marathwada region of Maharashtra covering four districts of Nanded, Latur, Parbhani and Hingoli. The emblem of the university has a six petalled lotus holding a structure of an atom, supported by an eagle. Below this on an open book its motto in Sanskrit ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ meaning ‘That is the Knowledge which is for Liberation’ is placed. At the bottom its name is written in two lines. The motif of lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; atomic structure denotes the scope of science education and its depth; the eagle denotes adventure, power, awareness and a sense of purity, nobility, good luck and success and an open book symbolises knowledge and wisd

UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD The University of Hyderabad (Hydarāvād visvavidyālayamu) is a top ranking public Central research university located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Founded in 1974, this mostly residential campus has more than five thousand students and four hundred faculty, from several disciplines. It has a red circular emblem supported by a banner. The emblem has motifs of an atom and energy depicted on an open book and nuclear energy and its radiation ensconced in a circle. These are circumscribed by a banner above by its name. At the bottom, on a banner its motto is written Sanskrit. It is quoted from a verse of Vishnu Purana (1.19.41). The motto is ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ meaning ‘Education Leads to Liberation’. 

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT JAMMU The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) brand has now become synonymous to innovation, talent and zeal for success and contribution in management. The Government of India established IIM Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir in 2016. IIM Jammu inaugurated its off-Campus at Srinagar on January 24, 2020. The core principles of IIM Jammu are portrayed aptly by our logo, depicting the dynamic and sharp leadership of a flying eagle. The distinct quality of an eagle, of training its young ones in an unique manner, relates to the philosophy of our institute. A young eagle is made to go through a tough, rigorous but rewarding training, which prepares it for the hardships of the real world. Our institute too creates an environment filled with academic rigour in training and our students to emerge as dynamic leaders, prepared to efficiently tackle the challenges of the world. The six elements in both the wings symbolises the six core values of II

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DHARWAD Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (IIT Dharwad) is an autonomous premier Science and Technology Institute established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in 2016. Its emblem has a five petalled lotus in reddish blue colour with a golden yellow sun in its centre blooming over an open book. Sun symbolises energy, dynamism and reliability; lotus symbolises knowledge, purity, sanctity and divinity and the book represents knowledge, wisdom and education. Its tagline ‘सा विद्या या विमुक्तये’ in Sanskrit meaning ‘Knowledge is one that Liberates’ is placed at the bottom.