RABINDRANATH TAGORE UNIVERSITY
RABINDRANATH TAGORE UNIVERSITY Rabindranath Tagore University (RNTU)is a State University located in Hojai in Assam. The university was established by Rabindranath Tagore University Bill, 2017 which was passed by the Government of Assam on September 7, 2017. It was created by upgrading the Hojai College of Hojai. The emblem of the university has an open book supporting a traditional lamp placed in the background of an Assamese text. These are ensconced by a blue border which carries its name and its motto in Sanskrit ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’ meaning ‘Knowledge Enjoys Immortality’ taken from Ishopanishad Verse 11. The emblem is placed on a small decorative pedestal. The book symbolises education, knowledge and wisdom and the traditional lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.