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UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU The University of Jammu (UoJ) came into existence in 1969 through the Kashmir and Jammu Universities Act 1969 following bifurcation of the erstwhile University of Jammu and Kashmir. The circular emblem of the university has an open book supporting a lotus with a background of mountains and surmounted by atomic structure. These are ensconced by a yellow circular border which carries its motto in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya,1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead me to Light’ on one side and its name in Kashmiri on the other side. The name of the university is written on A banner at the bottom. The open book denotes education, knowledge and wisdom; the lotus symbolises purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the mountains represent the Himalayan Mountains and the atomic structure denotes science and science education.

SIKKIM UNIVERSITY Sikkim University is presently located at Gangtok, the capital town of Sikkim. The Central University's motto is 'Quest Knowledge Wisdom'. The red, blue and cyan emblem of the university has a yellow ‘dendrobium nobile’ supported by an open book on a pedestal, which is supported by a green ribbon. These are placed in the backdrop of Himalayan mountains, which form its geography. All these are ensconced in a circle. At the bottom, on a red banner the name of the university and its year of establishment is written. This flower is widely found in the state and the book represents knowledge and wisdom. The green ribbon symbolises balance and harmony.