Logos of India

CHIKKANNA GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (CGAC) The emblem of Chikkanna Government Arts College (CGAC) features a circle housing the motif of the National Flag circumscribed by the motifs of a bol of cotton, an elephant, a plough, an open book, a traditional lamp, and a gearwheel. The seal is surmounted by the name of the college inscribed in Tamil on a blue banner and supported by the motto of the college inscribed in Tamil on a blue banner. The motto is ‘எழுமின் விழிமின் உழையின்’ (Mantra 14, Valli 3, Chapter 1, Kathopanishad) which means ‘Arise, Awake and Stop Not till the Goal is Reached’). The National Flag denotes the nationalistic orientation of the college; the bol of cotton refers to the main produce of the locale; the elephant signifies power, strength, unity and wisdom; the plough refers to agriculture and farmers; the book refers to learning, knowledge, education and wisdom; the lamp symbolises symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection...

ARIGNAR ANNA GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE MUSIRI (AAGACM) The emblem of Arignar Anna-Government Arts College Musiri (AAGACM) features the motifs of a ‘kuthuvilakku’ (a traditional lamp) with glowing flames supported by a pair of elephants and ensconced by a pair of laurels and a pair of sugarcanes. The assemblage is surmounted by a pink banner inscribed with the name of the college and supported by a blue banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கடமை கண்ணியம் கட்டுப்பாடு’ meaning ‘Duty Dignity Discipline’. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the elephants signify power, strength, unity and wisdom; the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication; and the sugarcane refers to the local produce.

VELLALAR COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (VCW) The circular emblem of Vellalar College For Women (VCW) features the images of a temple with gopuram on a hillock above a waterbody, a ‘Pavaivilakku’ a statue of a lady with a lamp, a lotus supporting palm leaf manuscripts, a pair of ears of paddy and a pair of sugarcanes. The motto of the college in Tamil ‘உள்ளுவதெல்லாம் உயர்வுள்ளல்’ (Thiruvalluvar, 596, Thirukkural) meaning ‘Let Our Thoughts be Noble Ones’ surmounts the pictorial emblem. The lotus is the National Flower, which symbolises the blooming of young minds in the light of knowledge; the palm leaf manuscripts stands as the basic of our ancient educational traditions; the ‘Pavaivilakku’ brings out the importance of women’s education as the light of knowledge, emanating from educated women dispels the darkness of ignorance and guides us along the path of knowledge; and the temple on the hill focuses attention on the fact that it is only the Creator who can guide man in his pursuit of true...

K RAMAKRISHNAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (KRCE) The blue emblem of K Ramakrishnan College of Engineering (KRCE) features a pictorial of a swan with veena, a pair of gearwheels, an electrical transmission tower and a satellite dish antenna circumscribed by the name and place of the college and ensconced by a circle and placed on a spread of lotus. Below this, on a banner, the motto of the college ‘Empower Through Education’ is written. The swan and the veena refer to to education, knowledge, wisdom, art, culture and tradition; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; and the other motifs refer to the subject disciplines of engineering and technology.

THIRUVALLUVAR GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, RASIPURAM (TGASC) The emblem of Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College, Rasipuram (TGASC) features a shield inscribed with the motifs of a pair of elephants holding a lotus, a ‘kuthuvilakku’ (a traditional lamp), an open book, Kailasanathar Kovil temple, Lion Capital, a lotus and the image of poet Thiruvalluvar. The name of the college in Tamil surmounts the shield and a green banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘உள்ளத்து அனையது உயர்வு’ meaning ‘The Height of Life is the Measure of the Enthusiasm of the People’ (Thiruvalluvar, 595, Thirukkural) supports it. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the elephants signify power, strength, unity and wisdom; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awa...

SRI KRISHNA ADITHYA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (SKACAS) The emblem of Sri Krishna Adithya College of Arts and Science (SKACAS) features an abstract golden human figure with a blue globe forming the head and a mortarboard hat on it. An open book supports the motifs and the name of the college is written at the bottom. The human refers to the beneficiary students; the globe denotes education, knowledge, influence, timelessness, global unity and interconnectedness; the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; and the book refers to learning, knowledge, education and wisdom.

KALAIGNARKARUNANIDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (KIT) The circular emblem of KalaignarKarunanidhi Institute of Technology (KIT) features an abstract sun on a red circle with the inscription of ‘KIT Coimbatore’ in the middle. The name of the college circumscribes the motif. The sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity.

SIR THEAGARAYA COLLEGE (STC) The emblem of Sir Theagaraya College (STC) features a golden shield with scarlet outlines houses the motifs of a ‘kuthuvilakku’- a traditional lamp, a veena and an open book; supported by a scarlet banner inscribed with the motto of the college ‘Sweetness and Light. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lamp symbolises symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the veena refers to arts, culture, tradition and heritage; and the book refers to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom.

SEETHALAKSHMI RAMASWAMI COLLEGE (SRC) The emblem of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College (SRC) features a portrait of Lord Shri Rama with Goddess Sita, Lakshman and Lord Hanuman on blue circle who are the central figures in the Hindu epic Ramayana, representing ideals of righteousness (Rama), devotion and purity (Sita), loyalty (Lakshman), and selfless service and strength (Hanuman), often depicted together in a divine assembly called the Ram Darbar, symbolising harmony and virtuous living. Rama is an avatar of Vishnu, Sita of Lakshmi, and Hanuman a powerful devotee. The portrait is supported by an open book referring to education, knowledge, learning and wisdom; and ensconced by a circular yellow banner inscribed with the name of the college. Below the seal, on a banner, the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘‘न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं (पवित्रमिह विद्यते)’ (Shloka 38, Chapter 4, Srimad Bhagavad Gita) meaning ‘In this ‘World there Exists (No Purifier Comparable to Knowledge)’and English ‘Not...

S.T. HINDU COLLEGE (STHC) The emblem of S.T. Hindu College (STHC) features a shield housing a ‘kuthuvilakku’ (a traditional lamp), a plough with a crest of rice, an image of Goddess Saraswati, and a gopuram. The shield is supported by a pair of elephants on the sides and a banner at the bottom inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘ஒழுக்கம் விழுப்பம் தரும்’ (Thiruvalluvar, 131, Thirukkural) meaning ‘Propriety of Conduct Leads to Eminence’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lamp symbolises symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the plough and paddy refer to agriculture; and the gopuram symbolises God and divine blessings; and the elephants signify power, strength, unity and wisdom. Goddess Saraswati embodies the essence of 'vach' (speech), knowledge, and creative expression, symbolising the power to purify the self through the flow of wisdom and art. She ...

THIAGARAJAR SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (TSM) The circular seal of Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM) features a multipointed star housing a red shield inscribed with the motifs of an open book, a temple with gopuram, a veena and a traditional lamp’ The motto of the college in Tamil ‘’ is inscribed above the shield and its year of establishment is inscribed below. The shield is ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The star symbolises divine guidance, cosmic order, balance, and spiritual journeys; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the gopuram or temple tower symbolises significant cultural and religious landmark in the region and divine guidance and blessings; the veena symbolises culture, tradition, learning and heritage; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, UDUMALPET (GACUDPT) The emblem of Government Arts College, Udumalpet (GACUDPT) features an oblong panel housing the images of Thirumoorthy Hills and Panchalingam Falls, Sri Prasanna Vinayagar Temple, Amaravathi Dam and a sports stadium with a runner carrying a torch. An open book supports the shield. The motifs are surmounted by a red banner inscribed with the name and place of the college in Tamil and supported by another red banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘ஒழுக்கத்தின் எய்துவர் மேன்மை’ (Thiruvalluvar, 137, Thirukkural) meaning ‘Through Discipline, One Attains Progress’. The motifs refer to the historical and cultural traditions of the place of the college; and the book refers to education, knowledge, learning and wisdom.

KUNTHAVAI NAACCHIYAAR GOVT ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (KNGAC) The circular seal of Kunthavai Naacchiyaar Govt Arts College for Women (KNGAC) features an image of the Lord Brihadeeswarar Temple of Thanjavur, a sculpture of queen Kunthavai, a veena, a pair of books, a lotus, and a pair of laurels. The motifs are surmounted by a blue banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘உள்ளத்தனையது உயர்வு’ (Thiruvalluvar, 595, Thirukkural) meaning ‘The Height of Life is the Measure of the Motivation of the People. It is supported by the name of the college written in Tamil. The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur is a heritage site and a symbol of the region's rich history and architectural grandeur; the veena reefers to culture, arts and tradition; the books refer to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the laurels are symbols of ceremonie...

GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, SALEM (GACWS) The emblem of Government Arts College for Women, Salem (GACWS) features a square standing on one its corner housing  the motifs of a palm leaf manuscript, a range of hills, a ‘kuthuvilakku’, a traditional lamp worshipped with flowers and a factory. The square is supported by a red banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘அறிவு அற்றம் காக்கும்’ (Thiruvalluvar, 421, Thirukkural) meaning ‘Wisdom that Crosses the Sea of ​​Weariness’. The palm leaf manuscripts denote traditional knowledge, learning, education and wisdom; the range of hills refer to the local geography; the lamp and its worshipping hands refer to light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the factory symbolises industry, manufacturing and growth.

GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) (GAC) The emblem of Government Arts College (Autonomous) (GAC) features a yellow, red, green, blue shield housing the motifs of an astronaut landing on another planet, image of poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, and a pair of elephants supporting a Dharmachakra surmounted by a blue banner inscribed with the name of the college and supported by another blue banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘புதியதோர் உலகம் செய்வோம்’ meaning ‘Let's Create A New World’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the astronaut symbolises scientific advancement, exploration, and the pursuit of modern knowledge; Thiruvalluvar represents traditional wisdom and ethical knowledge; elephants represent strength and heritage, and the Dharmachakra symbolises nationalism, law, virtue, and justice.

BHARATHI WOMEN'S ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (BWASC) The emblem of Bharathi Women's Arts and Science College (BWASC) features a profile picture of Mahakavi Bharathi ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a banner, the motto of the college ‘Love Hope Courage’ is inscribed.

CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE (CMC) The emblem of Christian Medical College, Vellore (CMC) features a Staff of Aesculapius crested with an open palm, entwined by a pair of entwined snakes and supported by a pair of wings crest; surmounted by its motto ‘Not to be Ministered Unto But to Minister’; and supported by a the name of place of the college. This assemblage is supported on sides by a pair of laurels and by a traditional lamp at the bottom. The Staff of Aesculapius denotes medicine and medical profession; the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication; the lamp symbolises purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty.

BHARATHIDASAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, TRICHY (BIM) The emblem of Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy (BIM) features a gearwheel housing the motifs of the Rockfort of Trichirapally, supported by a lotus and a traditional lamp. The gearwheel is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed by the name and place of the Institute. Below the seal, the acronym ‘BIM’ and the year of establishment of the Institute are written. The Rockfort is the important icon of the city of Tiruchirapally; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the lamp symbolises purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; and the gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure.

ARIGNAR ANNA GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE-VILLUPURAM (AAGACV) The circular emblem of Arignar Anna Government Arts College-Villupuram (AAGACV) features a ‘gopuram’ (temple tower) supporting a lotus on water, an open book, a traditional lamp and a clock ensconced by a green circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Tamil. Below the seal, on a banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘ஓதல் ஒழுக்கம் ஒற்றுமை’ meaning ‘Study Discipline Unity’ is inscribed. The gopuram denotes the State of Tamilnadu and its rich heritage; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the clock symbolises the passage of time, mortality, and life's fleeting nature, representing cycles of birth and death but also urgency, disc...

LOYOLA INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LIBA) The oval-shaped emblem of Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) features the seal of Loyola College, Chennai supported by its acronym ‘LIBA’ and an abstract pictorial of eight humans led by another human. These are ensconced by an oval border inscribed with the motto of the college ‘In Pursuit of Excellence with Ethics’. The seal of Loyola college features a shield divided into quarters by a cross with blue and gold as primary colours representing the Jesuit traditions. The motifs of a pair of torches with flames and a pair of open books are placed on the shield. The shield is surmounted by a knight’s helmet crested by a dollar sign and supported by a banner which is inscribed with its motto in Latin ‘Luceat Lux Vestra’ meaning ‘Let Your Light Shine’. The shield is decorated with flowy flourishes on each side. The shield with the helmet denote protection, strength, and the college's commitment to safeguarding it...

ADVENTURE FLIGHT EDUCATION PVT. LTD. (AFE) The emblem of Adventure Flight Education Pvt. Ltd. (AFE) features an abstract airplane inscribed with ‘AF’ with propeller blades and blue wings ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the organisation.

SRI RAMAKRISHNA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (SRCAC) The emblem of Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science (SRCAC) features a shield housing the motifs of a microscope, an abstract pictorial of six humans and its initials ‘SRCAS’. The microscope refers to science and the pictorial refers to the students and the shield denotes.

GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, COIMBATORE (GACBE) The emblem of Government Arts College, Coimbatore (GACBE) features a shield housing the motifs of an open book, a traditional lamp, a mountain range, a honeycomb with honey bees, cotton plant and a pair of gear wheels. The shield is supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Latin ‘Sapere Aude’ (Epistles, Horace) meaning ‘Dare to Know’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lamp symbolises ; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the mountain range refers to the local geography of the Western Ghats; the honeycomb and the bees refer to community, hard work, order, and sweetness, representing unity through their intricate hexagonal structures and tireless efforts, while their honey signifies divine gifts, healing, abundance, and eloquence; the cotton plant and the gear wheels refer to the cotton and textile industry of Coimbatore.

GEMS B SCHOOL The wordmark logo of GEMS B School features its name in blue sans-serif italics capitals surmounted by three four-pointed stars and supported by its tagline ‘The Career Catalysts’ and its parent organisation ‘Mysore Maharaja Institute of Higher Education.The national tricolour stripes are painted on each side of the tagline. The stars symbolise divine unity, creation, or interconnectedness, appearing in religious art (like Sat-kona), representing purity and freshness (like cleaning products), or signifying concepts like love, joy, and spiritual guidance.

AYYA NADAR JANAKI AMMAL COLLEGE (ANJAC) The emblem of Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College (ANJAC) features a shield inscribed with the motifs of a lotus, an open book, and a candle with glowing flame and its initials ‘ANJAC’. Below the shield, on a banner the motto of the college in Latin ‘Pro Deo Et Patria’ meaning ‘For God and Country’ is inscribed. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the book refers to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; and the glowing candle symbolises light, hope, and spiritual enlightenment, representing the soul, divine presence, or inner guidance, while also signifying remembrance, passion, transformation, and the fleeting nature of life, often used in rituals for prayer, peace, celebration, or honoring the deceased across cultures.

ALAGAPPA GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AGAC) The emblem of Alagappa Government Arts College (AGAC) features a medal inscribed with a glowing sun tied with a blue ribbon and subscribed with its motto in Tamil ‘அன்பு அறம் பணி’ meaning ‘Love Virtue Service’. This assemblage is placed on a spread of lotus. The sun symbolises life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; and the the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty.

SHRI NEHRU MAHA VIDYALAYA (SNMV) COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE (SNMVCAS) The emblem of Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya (SNMV) College of Arts & Science (SNMVCAS) features a circle with a map of India and a rose symbolising the nation and Jawaharlal Nehru, a computer, an open book placed within a circle. These motifs are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its place and the motto of the college ‘Thou Art One - Unity is Our Heritage’. Below the seal, the year of establishment of the college is written. The computer refers to science and technology; and the book refers to education, learning, knowledge and wisdom.

HINDUSTHAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (HICET) The emblem of Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology (HICET) features a yellow panel housing the motif of a burning torch held by the hands of a woman and a man. The name of the managing trust is written above the motif and its initials are written below the motif. The burning torch with flames symbolises is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power.

GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, KUMBAKONAM (GACK) The emblem of Government Arts College, Kumbakonam (GACK) features a shield housing the motifs of a book stand with a traditional lamp, a hand holding a ‘Karalakattai’and the college buildings with trees and the flowing River Cauvery; and crested with the Dharmachakra, the wheel and a pair of elephants supporting it. The elephants represent the strong bond of love and balanced union between students, embodying the pride of the college; the Dharmachakra refers to the nationalistic orientation of the college; the lamp reflects the light of education that the college has been imparting for generations; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the hand with ‘karalaakattai’ emphasises the belief that only a healthy body can possess a fertile heart, highlighting the importance of physical well-being and play; the river represents the uninterrupted flow of knowledge, fertilizing the students' minds; and the shield denot...

MANAV RACHNA CENTRE FOR DISTANCE AND ONLINE EDUCATION (MANAV RACHNA ONLINE) The emblem of Manav Rachna Centre for Distance and Online Education (Manav Rachna Online) The emblem of the university has a human motif depicted as a tree trunk and its hands as branches with green leaves. At its right the name ‘Manav Rachna’ is written in sans serif bold font in red colour and its name is written in black. The human motif represents the stakeholder and its being depicted as a tree symbolising the responsibility of humans in nourishing nature and cohabit with it. The tree denotes strength, individuality and expression, calmness, growth and the interconnectedness of everything.