Logos of India

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, MANAPPARAI (GASCM) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Manapparai (GASCM) features a golden shield housing the motifs of a trophy, an open book, a torch with flame and a mortarboard hat supported by a pair of laurels. The name of the college is written at the bottom on a blue banner. The motto of the college in Tamil ‘அறிவே வெல்லும்’ meaning ‘Knowledge Will Prevail’ surmounts the shield. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the trophy symbolises hardwork, practice and success; the book refers to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; the torch with flame symbolises lame is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power; the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, ALANGUDI (GASC ALANGUDI) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Alangudi (GASC Alangudi) features a gopuram supported by an open book at the bottom and a pair of laurels on the sides and a traditional lamp ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college. On a panel placed below the seal, the name of the college is written. On a banner placed at the bottom, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘மெய்ப்பொருள் காண்பது அறிவு’ (423, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘To Discern the Truth is Wisdom’ is written. The gopuram refers to the State of Tamilnadu and divine blessings and grace; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, ERIYUR (GASC ERIYUR) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Eriyur (GASC Eriyur) features a shield supported by a pair of laurels housing the motifs of a an open book, a mortarboard hat with a scroll and crested by a tiara inscribed with the tagline of the college in Tamil ‘அறிவே ஆற்றல்’ meaning ‘Knowledge is Power’. The motto of the college in Tamil ‘ஒழுக்கம் உழைப்பு உயர்வு’ meaning ‘Discipline Hard Work Progress’ is inscribed on a banner placed on the shield at the bottom. A traditional lamp is placed below the banner. The name of the college in Tamil surmounts the motifs. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the tiara symbolises royalty, status, power, wealth, and beauty; the book refers to learning, knowledge, education and wisdom; the mortarboard or Oxford hat with scroll denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victo...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, PERUMBAKKAM, CHENNAI (GASCP) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Perumbakkam, Chennai (GASCP) features an image of Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram, an open book and an abstract human reaching for the star, ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. On a banner placed on the seal at the bottom the motto of the college ‘கனவு மெய்ப்பட வேண்டும்’ (Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathi) meaning ‘The Dream Must Come True’. The shore temple refers to the heritage and history of the place of the college; the human refers to the students and teachers aspiring to reach the star of knowledge and achievement; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, R.K.NAGAR (GASC RK NAGAR) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, R.K.Nagar, Chennai (GASC RK Nagar) features an abstract motif of a human forming the trunk of a tree with leaves and fruits supported by an open book and ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and motto of the college ‘Deeper Stronger Higher’. The tree symbolises strength, individuality, expression, calmness, growth, the interconnectedness of everything and perpetuity; the human refers to the stakeholders and beneficiaries of the college; and the book refers to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom.

DR. KALAIGNAR GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, KULITHALAI (DKGACKIT) The emblem of Dr. Kalaignar Government Arts College, Kulithalai (DKGACKIT) features an image of Sri Kadambavaneswarar Temple and the motifs of a plantain tree, a traditional lamp and palm leaf manuscripts ensconced by a yellow circular banner inscribed with the name and place of the college. At the bottom, on a yellow banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘அறிவே உயர்வு’ meaning ‘Knowledge is Supreme’ is written. The temple refers to the local heritage and history and the blessings and guidance of the divine; the plantain tree symbolises fertility, prosperity, nourishment, and the cycle of life; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the palm leaf manuscripts refer to traditional knowledge, heritage, education, learning and wisdom.

DR. M.G.R. GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, VILLUPURAM (GACWVPM) The emblem of Dr. M.G.R. Government Arts and Science College for Women, Villupuram (GACWVPM) features a pennant scroll inscribed with the name of the college in Tamil and the motifs of a lotus, peacock, a traditional lamp, a veena and an open book. A brown decorative banner placed below the pennant is inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘உள்ளுவதெல்லாம் உயர்வுள்ளல்’ (596, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘All One thinks About Should be About High Things’. The pennant scroll is a symbol of official communication, history, and knowledge; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the peacock symbolises regrowth, rejuvenation, royalty, respect, honour, integrity, beauty, love and passion; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening...

DR. PURATCHI THALAIVAR M.G.R. GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KUDAVASAL (GASC KUDAVASAL) The emblem of Dr. Puratchi Thalaivar M.G.R. Government Arts and Science College, Kudavasal (GASC Kudavasal) features the motifs of a pair of dancing couple, a ‘Yāl’ (a traditional lyre), a set of palm leaf manuscripts, the gopuram of Sri Koneswarar Temple, the National Emblem (Lion Capital), an open book and a pair of supporting laurels. The book is inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கற்கை நன்றே’ (35, VetriVerkkai , Avvaiyar) meaning ‘Good to Study’ and surmounted by a decorative blue banner inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motifs of the dancing pair and the ‘Yāl’ (a traditional lyre) refers to the rich cultural heritage and tradition of the place of the college; the gopuram refers to divine blessings and guidance; the palm leaf manuscripts refer to traditional knowledge, heritage, education, learning and wisdom; and the laurels are symbols of ceremon...

GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, KUMBAKONAM (GCWK) The emblem of Government Arts College For Women, Kumbakonam (GCWK) features the motifs of an open book, a traditional lamp, a swan on water supported by a lotus at the bottom, a pair of crests of paddy supporting on the sides and crested by a gopuram. Below the motifs, on a ribbon ‘நல்வரவு’ meaning ‘Welcome’ is written. The lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the crests of paddy refers to granary of Tamilnadu and production of rice; the swan is sacred and are symbols of grace and beauty; the book is a symbol of learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the gopuram refers to the place with many temples, divine blessings and guidance.

DR. AMBEDKAR GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), VYSARPADI (DAGAC) The emblem of Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College (Autonomous), Vysarpadi (DAGAC) features a shield housing the motif of a ‘kuthuvilakku’ (a traditional lamp) and an open book; a factory; a lotus on a waterbody ensconced by a border inscribed with the name nad motto of the college in Tamil. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the factory refers to industry and production; and the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KOMARAPALAYAM (GASKPM) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Komarapalayam (GASKPM) features the image of the gopuram of Thattankuttai Perumal Temple and motifs of a lamp placed on a lotus, an open book, a spool of thread and a veena ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. On a banner placed below the seal, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கைப்பொருள் தன்னின் மெய்ப்பொருள் கல்வி’ (22, Kondraivendhan, Avvaiyar) meaning ‘True Wealth is the Education one has Acquired, rather than the Wealth one Possess’. The gopuram represents the history and heritage of the place; the spool of thread refers to the spinning and textile industry of the place; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; th...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, HOSUR (GASC HOSUR) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Hosur (GASC Hosur) features a shield housing the motifs of a factory and truck, a rose and a scene of a green, hilly landscape with a tree, supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘அறிவு ஒழுக்கம் உயர்வு’ meaning ‘Knowledge Discipline Excellence’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the factory represents industry and production; the rose represents the local produce; the blue sky with pasture scene represents the local geography, environment, or growth.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KANGEYAM (GASCKGM) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Kangeyam (GASCKGM) features a shield ensconcing the image of Sivanmalai Murugan Temple, famous kangayam bull, a coconut tree and a coconut, and a factory. The name of the college is written on a green banner which is placed above the shield. The shield is crested by a traditional lamp and supported by a red banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘அறிவு ஆக்கம் ஆய்வு’ meaning ‘Knowledge Creation Research’. The factory refers to industry and production; the other motifs represent Kangeyam and its well-known identities and heritage; the shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; and the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, SATHYAMANGALAM (GASCSATHY) The emblem of  Government Arts and Science College, Sathyamangalam (GASCSATHY) features a circle with the motifs of a lotus, a traditional lamp, a hoe, and an open book ensconced by a circular border inscribed with with the name and place of the college. The seal is supported by a pair of laurels on the sides and from the bottom by a banner inscribed with the college’s motto in Tamil ‘அன்பு அறிவு உயர்வு’ meaning ‘Love Knowledge Excellence’. The lotus is a symbol of purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the hoe refers to agriculture and farmers; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, METTUPALAYAM (GASCMTP) The emblem of Government Arts And Science College, Mettupalayam (GASCMTP) features the motifs of an open book, a bow and arrow with the nib of a pen, a microscope, a veena, a mountain range and a pair of laurels. These are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college in Tamil ‘திறம்பட கல் உலகினை வெல்’ meaning ‘Study Effectively, Conquer the World’ is inscribed on a blue banner placed below the seal. The book refers to learning, knowledge, education and wisdom; the bow and arrow with a pen head symbolises intellectual strength, skill, focus, and purpose, representing divine power, readiness for battle, protection, and guidance; the microscope and veena refer to science and arts respectively, and the laurels are are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

VELAMMAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (VCET) The pictorial emblem of Velammal College of Engineering and Technology (VCET) features an orangish sun forming the backdrop for a silhouette of a gopuram or temple tower housing the silhouetted humans and a pair of orbiting satellites. The sun is supported by an open book and the initials of the college ‘VCET’ is placed at the bottom. The sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the gopuram refers to divine grace and guidance; the humans refer to the stakeholders of the college; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the orbiting satellites refer to humanity's interconnectedness and technological reach.

VICKRAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (VICKRAMCE) The circular emblem of Vickram College of Engineering (VickramCE) features a gearwheel housing the motif of a lotus ensconced by three triangular shapes forming a triangle circumscribed by the motto ‘Triumph Trust Toil’. These motifs are placed within a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The seal is supported by a pair of laurels. The lotus symbolises purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; the gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure; the triangles stability, balance, and the intersection of different principles; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

THE NEW COLLEGE (TNC) The red and green emblem of The New College (TNC) features a shield housing the motifs of a crescent with star, a lotus, a palm tree and a torch with flame. Below the shield on a red ribbon the motto of the college in Arabic ‘رب زدني علماً’ is inscribed and its meaning ‘My Lord! Increase Me in Knowledge’ is written at the bottom. The shield denotes ; the crescent with star refer to the college’s Islamic orientation and progress; the lotus refers to India; the torch with flame refers to enlightenment and knowledge; the palm refers to Middle  E and sweetness. The colour green signifies prosperity and the red signifies sacrifice.

SONA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (SONATECH) The wordmark logo of Sona College of Technology (SonaTech) features a blue trapezoid panel inscribed with the name of the college in yellow sans-serif bold condensed capitals supported by the motto of the college ‘Learning is a Celebration’. The status of the college is written at the bottom.

VIDHYAA GIRICOLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (VGCAS) The emblem of Vidhyaa Giri College of Arts and Science (VGCAS) features a shield in green and blue shades housing the motifs of a mortarboard hat and a scroll, and inscribed with the name of the college and its initials; and its motto ‘On Course to the Future’. The green and blue shield symbolises eco-friendly protection, health, security, and natural growth, with blue representing trust/stability and green signifying nature and wellness. The mortarboard hat or Oxford hat with a scroll, denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage.

SANJEEVAN GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS (SETI) The emblem of Sanjeevan Group of Institutions (SETI) features the emblem of the Holy-Wood Academy with the name of the group of colleges in blue capitals with a red underline. The letters ‘EE’ have been depicted as a pair of three parallel lines.

JAYWANT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND POLYTECHNIC (JCEP) The emblem of the Jaywant College of Engineering and Polytechnic (JCEP) features a shield with the motifs of a gearwheel, an open book and a mortarboard hat supported by the initials of the college and a pair of laurels. The name of the college is written on the right with the motto of the college ‘Inspire Values Success’ at the bottom. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the gearwheel refers to engineering and technology; the book refers to education, knowledge, learning and wisdom; and the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage.

NUTAN MAHARASHTRA VIDYA PRASARAK MANDAL'S NUTAN MAHARASHTRA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING &TECHNOLOGY (NMIET) The emblem of Nutan Maharashtra Vidya Prasarak Mandal's Nutan Maharashtra Institute of Engineering &Technology (NMIET) features a shield housing the motifs of a computer, a truck, a set of gear wheels, a transmission tower, and a satellite dish antenna. The shield is surmounted by the name and place of the college and supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्’ (Verse 50, Chapter 2, Bhagavad Gita) meaning ‘Yoga is Skill in Action’ is written on a banner placed below the seal. All these elements are ensconced by a blue circle. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; and the other motifs refer to the subject disciplines of engineering.

SHANTI EDUCATION SOCIETY'S A.G. PATIL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (AGPIT) The pictorial emblem of Shanti Education Society's A.G. Patil Institute of Technology (AGPIT) features an abstract cyan colour pigeon supporting a blue gearwheel with the motto of the college ‘Knowledge is Power’ written along the tail. The pigeon symbolises peace, love, purity, and the divine; and the gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure.

JAYAWANT SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL'S BHIVARABAI SAWANT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH (JSPMSTIOTR) The emblem of Jayawant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Bhivarabai Sawant Institute of Technology & Research (JSPMSTIOTR) features a glowing traditional lamp supported by a lotus and an open book, ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The initials of the college ‘JSPMSTIOTR’ are inscribed on a banner placed below the seal. The lamp symbolises  light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the lotus denotes purity, enlightenment, rebirth, transformation, personal growth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty; and the book refers to education, knowledge, learning and wisdom,

RMK ENGINEERING COLLEGE (RMKEC) The green and grey emblem of RMK Engineering College (RMKEC) features a shield housing the motifs of a gear wheel inscribed with atomic and power symbols. The name of the college supports the gear wheel. On a blue banner placed below the shield, the motto of the college is written in Tamil ‘அறிவே ஆக்கம்’ meaning ‘Knowledge is Creation’. The shield refers to protection and strength, reflecting the college's commitment to safeguarding its values and providing a secure environment for learning and the gear wheel and the atomic and power symbols refer to engineering and technology.

RMD ENGINEERING COLLEGE (RMDEC) The shield-shaped emblem of RMD Engineering College (RMDEC) features a gearwheel housing the motifs of a diagram of an atom, a satellite, a satellite dish antenna, and a computer superimposed by a symbol of power. The shield is surmounted by the name of the college and supported by its motto in Tamil ‘அறிவே ஆக்கம்’ meaning ‘Knowledge is Creation’. The gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure; and the other motifs refer to the subject disciplines of engineering and technology.

PARISUTHAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE (PITS) The emblem of Parisutham Institute of Technology & Science (PITS) features a ‘Check’ mark, ‘Yes’ mark ‘done’ mark or ‘okay’ mark supported by a mortarboard hat. The initials of the college are written four boxes placed above the motif and the motto of the college ‘Towards Excellence’ is written below. The ‘check’ mark refers to affirmation, correctness, completion, and approval, originating from the Latin 'v' for veritas (truth) and evolving from quick notations on ancient tablets to its modern use. The mortarboard or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage.

PAAVAI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (PCE) The predominantly blue colour seal of Paavai College of Engineering (PCE) features a blue circle with a temple gopuram crested by its initials ‘PEC and supported by the sacred Sri Chakra and Panchajanya symbolising divine blessings and benevolence. This blue circle is placed on a white circle ensconced by a gearwheel. The motifs of a building, a satellite dish antenna, a computer, an atomic structure; a transmission tower and an open book supporting a traditional lamp are placed on the white circle. Below the gearwheel, on a banner, the motto of the college ‘Prosper Conquer Excel’ is written. The book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the gear wheel refers to interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure; other motifs refer to the branches of enginee...

MARTHANDAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (MCET) The emblem of Marthandam College of Engineering and Technology (MCET) features a gearwheel inscribed with the name of the college housing the motifs of a computer, a transmission tower, a satellite dish antenna and an open book along with the initials ‘MECT’. Below gear, on a banner, the motto of the college, ‘Aspire Act Achieve’ is inscribed. The gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure; the book denotes education, learning, knowledge and wisdom; and the other motifs refer to the subject disciplines of engineering and technology.