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CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR The Central University of Jammu and Kashmir was established alongside fifteen other Central Universities in the year 2009 by an Act of Parliament. Later the university was bifurcated into two Universities: the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) and the Central University of Jammu (CUJ). The blue, green and black circular logo symbolises the inclusive policy of the university. The ribbon base on which the circular frame is resting depicts the strong scholarly values on which the foundation of the university is laid. The leaf at the top of the end of the circle is a chinar leaf that defines the unique cultural and geographical identity of Kashmir. The chinar leaf symbolises longevity,strength, refreshment and source of life. The inception of the leaf also signifies the environmental concern and friendliness that the university strives for. The olive branches are a symbol of peace, goodwill and reconciliation. The book in the university logo s

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA The Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, came into being in 2009 under the Central Universities Act 2009 (Parliament Act No. 25 of 2009). The university is founded on the noble vision of a ‘Caring Wisdom’ and is guided by the lofty ideals of academic and social commitment. The emblem of the university was designed by Kanayi Kunhiraman. Its circular dark blue logo has a unique shape and prominent shape evolved from its acronym looking like that of a petal of lotus with a cut out like a tilak on top and an inverse ‘U’ like cut out at the bottom. In the cut out at bottom a glowing sun is placed above its acronym. Its motto in Sanskrit ‘अमृतं तु विद्या’ meaning ‘Knowledge is Eternal’ placed below its that supported by a book. All these are ensconced in a blue circular border on which its name in Devanagari and English are written.

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KARNATAKA The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) has been established by an Act of the Parliament at Kalaburagi, Karnataka. It is one of the 16 new Central Universities established by the Government of India in districts, which have Graduate Enrolment Ratio of less than the national average of eleven percent. The university keenly identifies itself with these universal symbols of humanism and harmony in yellow, red, green blue and black. These ideas have found expression through the famous and old symbol of the ‘Tree of Life’ which is taken as the basic motif for the logo and expressed in contemporary terms. The figurine at the bottom, representing the scholar, is seen reaching out to life in all its expansiveness and leading to knowledge and enlightenment.” Its motto in Sanskrit as stated in the emblem is ‘विद्या ददाति विनयम्’ meaning ‘Knowledge Gives Humility'.