Logos of India

SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI UNIVERSITY Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) has been established under The Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Act, 1999, of the Jammu and Kashmir as an autonomous, technical and fully residential university. It is funded by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. The design of the logo looks like a lotus, a symbol of regeneration or a flame. It also looks like 'ॐ' or ‘Om’, the supreme word. The three green bars represent three holy peaks of Trikuta Hills and the three 'pindies' in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. The sun, the giver of light, warmth, time, direction, life force, energy, power, radiance and enlightenment have been surrounded by radiating rays going out to nine planets of the solar system. The English version of ‘विज्ञानं ब्रह्म’, the motto is ‘God is Science’. Brahma has been defined as something or someone who nourishes the universe and makes it grow.

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) 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.

BHATKHANDE SANSKRITI VISHWAVIDYALAYA In 1926, Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande established a music school in Lucknow with the help and co-operation of Rai Umanath Bali and Rai Rajeshwar Bali and other music patrons of Lucknow, in the State of Awadh. The Government of India by a notification on October 24, 2000, declared this institute as ‘Deemed University’. It is renamed as Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (BSV). Its circular emblem has a tanpura supporting its acronym in Devanagari in a circle, with drops of water splashing symbolising the effects of music. Its motto in Sanskrit ‘नादाधीन जगतू’ meaning ‘Self Conceited’ is written below the music instrument. It is ensconced in a running circular design of lotus pattern. These are circumscribed by a border which carries the name of the institute in Devanagari and English. An orange coloured circular border line is holding all the elements together.

SRM UNIVERSITY - AP SRM University - AP, Andhra Pradesh (SRM-AP), is a multi-disciplinary research intensive institute combining academic rigour, evolving research ecosystem, entrepreneurial heritage and pioneering faculty. The university was founded in Amaravati in 2017. The emblem of the university has a motif of a fully grown tree in olive with some of the leaves in orange placed on a glowing light green circle and ensconced by a dark green border with its name inscribed on it. The tree symbolises strength, individuality and expression, calmness, growth and the interconnectedness of everything.

ST. PETER’S INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research (SPIHER) is a Deemed to be University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 since 2008. The institution was originally started in 1993 as St.Peter’s Engineering College. Its emblem is a Greek Cross and each of the arms with equal length has a unique colour namely verdant green, Kahu blue, Chartreuse and blue and a white cross is placed inside this cross with each arm having a round end. While the Latin cross is identified with the crucifixion, the Greek cross is usually considered as a sign of God. The colours used in the emblem symbolises harmony, prosperity, trustworthiness and wisdom.

SHRI RAMSWAROOP MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY  Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU) was established by Uttar Pradesh State Government ACT 1 of 2012. SRMU is built upon the excellence of Shri Ramswaroop Memorial Group of Professional Colleges (SRMGPC) in engineering and business education. Its emblem has a red pot of nectar spewing out from a red vessel which has its motto ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’ meaning ‘Knowledge enjoys Immortality’ taken from Ishopanishad Verse 11, written on and supported by the blue globe with latitudinal and longitudinal lines. The spewed nectar falls as drops for the stakeholders benefit. These are ensconced in a border on which its name and the State is inscribed. The Amrit or nectar is the source of immortality, meaning the university offers the nectar of knowledge, which is the source of immortality.

SHRI VENKATESHWARA UNIVERSITY Shri Venkateshwara University (SVU) is a State Private University enacted by Act No-26 of 2010 of State Legislature of Government of Uttar Pradesh and notified u/s 2(f), UGC Act 1956 of University Grants Commission, Government of India. The emblem of the university red berry (maroon red) toned circular seal with a yellow torch in the centre circumscribed by its name and motto in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञानम् कर्ममू वृतम्’ meaning ‘Knowledge is Covered by Action’ and ensconced by a decorative border. The torch symbolises enlightenment and hope. The red berry or maroon red colour signifies  force, depth, and passion. In Buddhism it is used to evoke sentiments of spirituality and wisdom.

SHRI VISHWAKARMA SKILL UNIVERSITY Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU) is a public state university established by the Government of Haryana at Dudhola village of Palwal district of India in 2016. The logo of SVSU is an outcome of a design competition held in 2017. The motto ‘योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्’ has been adopted from Shrimad Bhagwat Gita (Chapter 2. Verse 50), meaning 'Yoga is Excellence at Work'. The blue colour of the logo denotes the university's commitment to uphold the dignity of skill and labour. Seven dots represent Saptarishis in the universe who are collectively bringing the unrevealed wisdom, philosophy, science and knowledge of the cosmos to connect with the human mind to skill them to think out of box with infinite limits. The centrepiece collectively represents the spirit of ideation, creativity and progress encompassing the best of traditional and modern values and wisdom. The gold colour nib of a pen and spanner reminds one to work with one's...

SHRIDHAR UNIVERSITY Shridhar University (SU) is a full-fledged ISO 9001:2015 certified self financed university established under the Government of Rajasthan Gazette dated April 3, 2010. SU is an initiative of Sarvhit Trust (Meerut), a nonprofit welfare organisation. Its emblem is a word mark in a rectangle with one half in black rose or dark crimson and the other half in blue koi or pastel sky blue colours. The name of the university is written in extra bold condensed sans serif font in two lines with a dividing black line. At the bottom its motto ‘Way to Transform’ is written. The dark crimson colour symbolises crimson can symbolize vigour, passion, love, affection, and even courage and blue koi colour symbolises peace, tranquillity and calmness.

STAREX UNIVERSITY The Starex University, Gurgaon, Delhi NCR, has been conceptualised under the provisions of the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act 2016 and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of Haryana. The motto of SU Gurugram is ‘Nunc est Semper’ meaning ‘Now is Forever’. The emblem of the university has a shield divided diagonally into four parts in red, blue, yellow and green and crested by a pair of lions and a banner at the bottom holding its motto in Latin and English. In the middle of the shield on a diagonally placed cyan square its acronym ‘SU’ is written. The red portion holds a dolphin over water, blue portion a flying eagle, the yellow portion a globe and the green portion a torch. A pair of lions signifies courage, confidence and pride; the dolphin denotes rebirth, healing, intelligence and intuition; eagle denotes adventure, power, awareness and a sense of purity, nobility, good luck and success; globe signifies...

SIDO KANHU MURMU UNIVERSITY The erstwhile Sido Kanhu University (SKU), now rechristened Sido Kanhu Murmu University (SKMU) was founded on January 10, 1992 by an act of Bihar Legislative Assembly. With the formation of the State of Jharkhand in 2000 the university comes under the new State Government of Jharkhand. The circular emblem of the university has a stem of tendu with three leaves surrounded by a swan, palash flower, mahua flower bud and its motto in Sanskrit ‘नीरक्षीरविवेकिनी  विद्या’ meaning ‘Education to Discriminate Water and Milk’. These are ensconced by a circle which bears its name in Devanagari and English and its year of establishment. At the bottom, the traditional drum used by the tribal population is placed. All these are circumscribed by a traditional running design of the locale. The motifs of all the elements used in the emblem are representative of the State and the geography the university is located in.

DAKSHINA CHITRA MUSEUM Dakshina Chitra Museum is a cross cultural living museum of art, architecture, lifestyles, crafts and performing arts of South India. It is a project of Madras Craft Foundation, an NGO was opened to the public on December 14, 1996 and is located overlooking the Bay of Bengal, at Muttukadu, near Chennai. The authentic homes in a regional vernacular style are purchased, taken down, transported and reconstructed by artisans (Stapathis) of the regions from where the houses came. Its insignia has a traditional ‘kolam’ made using a single intersecting line filled with four dots in brown colour on an orange square. Its name is written on top and its slogan is written below the kolam. The four triangles formed by the motif represent each of the four States of Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka. The colour orange symbolises energy, vitality, creativity, inspiration, joy and happiness and the colour brown symbolises earthiness, simplicity, stability, humi...

B.S. ABDUR RAHMAN CRESCENT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  Since 1984, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (BSARCIST)is located in Tambaram, Chennai. The red and blue circular logo has a crescent moon and a star within and on their left four stars are there on a blue background. Below this a wave of water is shown and the circle is completed by a red colour patch. The crescent moon and star symbol was first used by the Ottoman Empire in the late eighteenth century. The Ottomans used it on their flags and coats of arms. Since then, this symbol has become synonymous with the Islamic faith and culture. The stars symbolise divinity, hope, faith; guidance and the wave of water symbols growth, renewal and transformation; the colour blue signifies serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty and the colour red signifies passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebrati...

SHRI VAISHNAV VIDYAPEETH VISHWAVIDYALAYA Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya (SVVV) is a private university established by the Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Trust (SVVT). The university’s emblem has a torch in the colours a flame - from blue to red is circumscribed by its name in Devanagari and English. Below the torch its motto in Sanskrit ‘तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय’ meaning ‘Lead Me from Darkness to Light’ is written. The torch and colourful flame signifies enlightenment and hope; wisdom and knowledge.

BHARATI VIDYAPEETH Established in 1964 by Dr. Patangrao Kadam, Bharati Vidyapeeth began its journey from a small room in the congested lanes in the old part of Pune. On April 26, 1996 Bharati Vidyapeeth became a ‘Deemed to be University’ upon the granting of the status to twelve of its institutions by the Government of India. The emblem of the university has a map of India placed within a pink circle surrounded by four concentric circles, indicating the spread of the university in different places of India. It is ensconced in a yellow border which carries its name. It is crested by a flying eagle and below the circle on a blue banner ‘Deemed University’ is written. At the bottom, on a pedestal ‘Pune’ is written. The flying eagle symbolises keen and sharp eyes, powerful wings, might, regality and ferocity. Eagles have major mentions in Hindu epics and have spiritual roles.

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.

SURAJMAL UNIVERSITY Surajmal Universitywas established by Chancellor Swami Satya Prakashanand Saraswati ji. It aims to propagate and promote Indian culture and patriotism, leading to an integrated holistic development of every student who never fails in achieving his or her goals. The logo of the university is circle divided similar to yin and yang with the top portion hosts a rising sun above an open book and biological cells and the bottom portion hosts the symbols of recycling and functioning of brains or minds along with the text ‘Estd-2021’. All these are ensconced in a blue circular border, which hosts its name and its motto in Sanskrit ‘संहतिः कार्यसाधिका’ meaning ‘Togetherness is the Accomplishment’. The open book denotes knowledge and wisdom; rising sun is the symbol of hope, light, direction, being reliable and resolute and the colour blue symbolises clarity, freshness, spirituality, serenity, calmness, peace, tranquility, trust, stability and reliability.

SHRI KRISHNA UNIVERSITY Shri Krishna University is a private university in Chouka, Sagar Road, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in 2018. Its emblem has a bright flame in the form of the Lord Krishna’s tilak holding a flute supported by green and yellow body and legs and placed above the globe with its acronym ‘SKU’. Below this its motto in Sanskrit ‘विद्या सर्वस्य पूजनम्' meaning ‘Knowledge is the Supreme Worship’ is placed. All these are ensconced in a red circular border with gold and brown border lines which carries the name of the university. At the bottom on a flamboyant banner with winged endings the name of the place of university is written. Sri Krishna’s tilak identify ones body as the temple of the Lord but also one is blessed by the auspicious protection of the Lord. The flute is the expression of love by God and it represents the human heart. The globe symbolises education, knowledge, influence, timelessness, global unity and interconnectedness a...

SIR PADMAPAT SINGHANIA UNIVERSITY Sir Padmapat Singhania University (SPSU) has been established by JK Cement Ltd. Nimbahera Foundation (JKCNF) through an Act of the State Government of Rajasthan. The logo has a pictorial and word mark in blue. The circular pictorial is an abstract representation of a tree of knowledge with trunks, branches meaning branches of engineering and nodes meaning interactions of engineering branches in blue colour and vertical bluish green strokes signifying abundance of opportunities and rooted support. The emblem reflects the future-ready stance and the university’s commitment to experiential learning with application based training and methodologies. On its right its acronym and name are written in sans serif blue with a font, strokes of which do not join.

SHUBHAM UNIVERSITY Shubham University (SU) is established under an Act of the Government of Madhya Pradesh and is approved by UGC as per section 2f of the UGC Act 1956. The university’s logo has a monogram and a word mark in red and blue. The monogram is made using ‘S’ and ‘U’ with a mortarboard hat atop. At its right is the wordmark written in red and blue with sans serif bold condensed font. The logo is simple, direct and appealing. The mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage.

SHYAM UNIVERSITY Shyam University is established under the Act 28 of 2018 made and promulgated on October 5, 2018 by the Governor of Rajasthan. The circular emblem of the university has its acronym written in blue and red in a circle, with the second vertical stroke having a torch. The circle is ensconced by a border on its name and the name of the State are written separated by a [air of stars. The torch symbolises enlightenment and hope; the colour blue signifies serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty and the colour red signifies passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration.

SINGHANIA UNIVERSITY Singhania University was established under the Ordinance 6 of 2007 of Government of Rajasthan by D. C. Singhania. The university was inaugurated on October 21, 2007 by its founder. The circular blue colour logo of the university has a flying pigeon placed atop the year of establishment ‘2007’ ensconced by a blue border which carries the name of the university and its motto ‘Knowledge is Power’. The flying pigeon signifies fertility and prosperity, fortune, luck and transformation. The bird also symbolises persistence, harmony, wellbeing, mercy, forgiveness and freedom. The colour blue symbolises serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, calmness, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.

SURENDRANAGAR UNIVERSITY Surendranagar University is located at Shree Pandit Nathulalji Vyas Campus on Wadhawan - Kothariya Road at Wadhavan Surendranagar. The circular emblem of the university has a border which carries the name of the university on top and a pair of laurels at the bottom. Inside the circle a shield is placed. It is divided into four parts of which one carries a plough, the second one three flying birds, the third a sun and the fourth a microscope. The microscope denotes scientific approach; the plough denotes agriculture and being rooted; the flying birds denote freedom of thought, imagination and greater vision and the sun is the symbol of hope, light, direction, being reliable and resolute. The laurels denote victory, accomplishment, honour, recognition, immortality, peace and harmony.

SIDHO-KANHO-BIRSHA UNIVERSITY Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (SKBU) situated in Purulia started functioning on July 6, 2010 with the publication of assent of the Governor in the Kolkata Gazette. Its circular emblem with yellow background and black details has an open book and pen in the centre and its motto in Sanskrit ‘स नो बुद्धया शुभया संयुनन्तु’ meaning ‘Let the Almighty Bestow on Us Blessed Thought’. All these are ensconced by a border bearing the name of the university and its year of establishment. Open book denotes knowledge and wisdom; the pen denotes communication, creativity, the power of written language, thoughts and emotions and knowledge and the colour yellow signifies happiness, energy, vitality, focus and creativity.

SILVER OAK UNIVERSITY The Silver Oak University (SOU) was established in 2009 by the Silver Oak Group of Institutes. It has been accorded the status of Private University under Gujarat Private Universities Act, 2009. Its universal human values are reflected in its motto in Sanskrit ‘ज्ञानं परमम् भूषणम् ’ meaning ‘Knowledge is the Supreme Ornament’ and ‘Education to Innovation’. Its green and brown emblem has a tree created by curved design strokes supporting an open book and ensconced by an arc bearing its name. These are supported by a brown banner which bears its motto in Sanskrit.  At its right the name of the university is written sung classic serif bold fone and below that another motto is written.

SISTER NIVEDITA UNIVERSITY Sister Nivedita University (SNU) is a private university located in New Town, Kolkata. Its circular has a profile picture of Sister Nivedita placed on an orange circle, which is ensconced by a light blue border, which carries its name and motto ‘Knowledge Innovation Excellence’. It has purple festoons on bottom, left and right and has its acronym ‘SNU’ placed a monogram on top. The colour bluish purple signifies  dignity, devotion and independence. This emblem is different and conveys a sense of passion.

SURESH GYAN VIHAR UNIVERSITY Suresh Gyan Vihar University (SGVU) is a not for profit autonomous private university located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India and it was founded in 2017 by Sahitya Sadawart Samiti. Its emblem has a heart intersected with a motif of a pigeon and a rising sun. Extremely bold rays originate from the heart symbol. The heart symbol is the most popular symbol of love and is used to represent the centre of emotion, including affection and love; pigeon symbolises fertility, prosperity, fortune, luck and transformation and the rising sun symbolises the beginning of a new era. This assemblage and the rays originating from the heart signifies the evolution of the university and its students into more passionate, transformative and prosperous leaders.

SIKSHA ‘O’ ANUSANDHAN Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), formerly known as Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, is a private deemed university located at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Its pink and light green circular emblem has an inverted triangle with an eye supported by a pair of abstract leaves, which are ensconced by a pink circular border, which carries the name and status of the university. In Hindu philosophy inverted triangle refers to the solar plexus which is closely associated with personal power and self-esteem. In general this represents the feminine principle, the river delta, earthly or material things. Eyes are one of the most important symbolic sensory organs. An eye is commonly associated with intelligence, light, vigilance, moral conscience and truth. They can represent clairvoyance, omniscience or a gateway into the soul. Leaves represent nature and also symbolise growth and rebirth. The colour pink is symbolic of nurturing, playful, nostalgic, childh...

B.L.D.E. B.L.D.E. (Deemed to be) University came into existence in 2008 with the efforts of Dr. M. B. Patil. Shri B. M. Patil Medical Sciences College and Research Centre, which was established in 1986, is the constituent college of the university. The emblem of the university has a globe with green landmass and latitudes and longitudes. At the bottom of the globe silhouette images of three men and two women in black are there. It is surrounded by a circular border in yellow ochre colour which carries its name, status and its motto ‘Inspiring Generations’. It is supported by a pair of laurels of green leaves. The globe symbolises education, knowledge, influence, timelessness, global unity and interconnectedness; The women and men are the students and other stakeholders and the laurels of green leaves symbolise hope, prosperity, peace and healing. Laurels are symbols of victory and achievement. They are often used in awards ceremonies and they are also a popular choice for gra...

SUSHANT UNIVERSITY Sushant University (Erstwhile Ansal University) was established in 2012 under the Haryana Private Universities Act 2006 and is located in Gurugram. Its mission is ‘Ahead. For Life’ The logo of the university has two vertical stripes of red and grey and on its right its name is written in sans serif bold in red colour and ‘University’ is written in sans serif medium in grey colour at below. The logo is simple, elegant and gracious. The colour red signifies passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration and the colour grey signifies neutrality, practicality, efficiency, maturity, wisdom, sophistication, stability, reliability and modernity. These two are classic and sophisticated colours and when combined they compliment each other incredibly well, leaving a very polished effect. These colours aptly brand the university to match its motto.