Logos of India

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, POLLACHI (GASC POLLACHI) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Pollachi (GASC Pollachi) features a building, a diagram of an atom, a mortarboard hat and others ensconced by a green circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. The motto of the college in Tamil ‘பண்பு பல்நோக்கு பகுத்தறிவு’ meaning ‘Quality Multipurpose Rationality’ is written below the seal. The motifs refer to knowledge, education and learning; and science and technology.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, SENDAMANGALAM (GASCSDM) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Sendamangalam (GASCSDM) features a shield housing the motifs of poet Thiruvalluvar, an open book with symbols, the scene of Agaya Gangai waterfalls, and a photo of the college building. The shield is ensconced by a red circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a red banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘எளிமை கல்வி உழைப்பு உயர்வு’ meaning ‘Simplicity Education Hard Work Advancement’ is inscribed. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; poet Thiruvalluvar refers to Tamil literature and heritage; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the scene of waterfalls refers to the place's attractions.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KALLAKURICHI (GASCKKI) The blueish emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Kallakurichi (GASCKKI) features a shield housing an image of the gopuram of Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple of Kallakurichi, poet Thiruvalluvar, the scene of Kalvarayan Hills and an open book, supported by a pair of laurels. The motifs are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Tamil. Below the seal, on a blue banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கற்றனைத் தூறும் அறிவு’ (Thiruvalluvar, 396, Thirukkural) meaning ‘Knowledge Grows As Much As One Learns’ is inscribed. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the gopuram refers to the history and heritage of the place and divine blessings and guidance; Thiruvalluvar refer to the literature and linguistic history of Tamil; and the book refers to learning, knowledge, education and wisdom; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, h...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, THIRUPATTUR (GASCTPT) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Thirupattur (GASCTPT) features the main elements of the State Emblem of Tamilnadu along with the motifs of a computer, a transmission tower, a laboratory flask and a globe, ensconced by a green circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. Below the seal, on a golden banner, the name of the college is written in Tamil. A mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denoting educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage is placed at the left bottom of the logo. The motifs refer to education, science, technology and spread of knowledge.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, ARAKKONAM (GASC ARAKKONAM) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Arakkonam (GASC Arakkonam) features a dark violet shield housing the image of poet Thiruvalluvar and the motifs of a stack of books and a laptop computer ensconced by a pink circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. A yellow banner supporting the shield is inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கற்க கசடற’ (391, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘Learn Thoroughly What Should be Learned’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the books refer to learning, knowledge, education and wisdom; and the image of Thiruvalluvar refers to Tamil literature and heritage.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, TITTAKKUDI (GASTIT) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Tittakkudi (GASTIT) features a shield housing the motifs of the State Emblem of Tamilnadu, an open book and an image of the poet Thiruvalluvar supported by a blue banner inscribed with the name of the college. Below the shield, the motto of the college ‘திட்டம் செயல் பயன்’ meaning ‘Plan Action Outcome’ is placed at the bottom. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book refers to learning, knowledge, education and wisdom; and the image of Thiruvalluvar refers to Tamil literature and heritage.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, PAPPIREDDIPATTI (GASCPRP) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Pappireddipatti (GASCPRP) features shield housing the motifs of the king Athiyaman interacting with poet Avvaiyar, an open book with rising sun and two abstract humans, a tree held by a pair of hands, a computer and an image of Vaniyar Dam, ensconced by a purple circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college. At the bottom, a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘‘கற்றனைத் தூறும் அறிவு’ (Thiruvalluvar, 396, Thirukkural) meaning ‘Knowledge Grows As Much As One Learns’ is inscribed is placed on the seal. Athiyaman and Avvaiyar refer to history and heritage; the book, sun and the humans refer to education and educational achievement; the tree refers to nature, sustenance and growth; the computer refers to technology; and the dam refers to the local landmark.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, MODAKKURUCHI (GASCM) The emblem of Government Arts And Science College, Modakkuruchi (GASCM) features a circle housing an image of a scenery with mountains and trees, a stack of books, a traditional lamp and a plant of turmeric or curcuma longa ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Tamil and placed on an octagon. Below the seal, on a green banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘வையத் தலைமை கொள்’ meaning ‘Assume World Leadership’ supported by a pair of ears of corn. The scenery refers to geography of the locale; the books refer to learning, education, learning and wisdom; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the turmeric and corns refer to the local produce; the octagon  symbolises  transition, rebirth, and cosmic balance.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KUTHALAM (GASC KUTHALAM) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Kuthalam (GASC Kuthalam) features a shield housing the motifs of a stack of books and a ‘kuthuvilakku’ (a traditional lamp) a hand holding a ‘karlakattai’ (a wooden club) and the gopuram of Sri Sri Arumbanna Vanamulai Nayaki Uthavedeeswarar Temple. The shield is crested by the Dharma Chakra supported by a pair of peacocks. Below the shield, on a green banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கற்றனைத்தூறும் அறிவு’ (Thiruvalluvar, 396, Thirukkural) meaning ‘Knowledge Grows As Much As One Learns’ is inscribed. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the books refer to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; the karlakattai symbolises sports and fitness; the chakra is the wheel of Dharma; the peacocks symbolise regrowth...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, THIRUVOTTIYUR (GASC THIRUVOTTIYUR) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Thiruvottiyur (GASC Thiruvottiyur) features an image of the gopuram of Sri Thyagaraja Temple placed on a background of water and the motifs of an open book and a traditional lamp ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college. Below the seal, on a blue banner, 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’ is inscribed. The gopuram symbolises the places’s history, heritage and divine blessings and guidance; the water refers to the Cooum river; the book refers to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom and the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity.  

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, NEMMELI (GASC NEMMELI) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Nemmeli (GASC Nemmeli) features a shield housing the motifs of an open book, a graduating student with a mortarboard hat. The shield is supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கற்க கற்பிக்க’ meaning ‘Lean Teach’ and surmounted by a banner inscribed with the name and place of the college in Tamil. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book refers to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; the human with mortarboard hat refers to educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, SRIRANGAM (GASC SRIRANGAM) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Srirangam (GASC Srirangam) features a circle with the images of Kallanai is an ancient dam built by Karikala of Chola dynasty, the grand gopuram of Lord Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and the historic Rockfort of Tiruchirapally housing a white circle with the motifs of an open book and a nib of a pen with mortarboard hat. On the circle, a red banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘அறிவை விரிவு செய்’ meaning ‘Expand Your Knowledge’ is inscribed. The name of the college in Tamil circumscribes the circle and a blue pennant below the circle a mortarboard hat is inscribed. The images refer to the history and heritage of the place of the college; the gopuram signifies divine blessings and guidance. The book refers to learning, knowledge, education and wisdom; the nib of a pen symbolises freedom, intelligence, creativity, professionalism, determination and d...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KANYAKUMARI (GASCKK) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Kanyakumari (GASCKK) features a circle housing the motifs of a shield with a glowing sun, an archer, an open book supported by an hand and crested by a mortarboard hat, the gopuram of Sri Thanumalayan Temple and the seashore of Kanyakumari; supported by the Statue of Thiruvalluvar on Sea, a pair of coconut trees and an open book with a traditional lamp. On the circle, a blue banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘முயற்சி திருவினை ஆக்கும்’ (616, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘Effort Bring Prosperity’ is inscribed. The circle is ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college in Tamil. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the archer denotes aim, focus, concentration and achieving the target; the...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, SATTUR (GASC SATTUR) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Sattur (GASC Sattur) features a green shield on a yellow circle housing the motifs of a nib of a pen on an open book, a water reservoir, a pair of abstract humans emerging from an open book and match stocks manufacturing units, surmounted by abn open book and crested by a mortarboard hat. The circle is ensconced by a green circular border inscribed with the name of the place. Below the seal, on a green banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘ஒழுக்கம் கல்வி உழைப்பு உயர்வு’ meaning ‘Discipline Education Hard Work Advancement’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the nib of a pen refers to the nib manufacturing industry of the place; the books refer to learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; the reservoir refers to the Irukkankudi Reservoir on Vaippar river; the humans refer to the beneficiaries of the college; and manufacturing uni...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, ARUPPUKOTTAI (GASCAPK) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Aruppukottai (GASCAPK) features a circle housing the motifs of a traditional lamp, a group of students playing kabaddi and hockey, a handloom with a weaver, a farmer tilling the field and an open book with all surrounded by a pair of laurels. The motifs are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name and place of the college and supported by a banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘மெய்ப்பொருள் கல்வி’ ((22, Kondraivendhan, Avvaiyar) meaning ‘True Wealth is Education’. The name of the place is written at the bottom. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication; the players refer to sports and games; the weaver refers to the local ...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, ARANTHANGI (GASCPA) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Aranthangi (GASCPA) features an image of the gopuram of Avudaiyarkoil (Thiruperunthurai) supported by the motifs of an open book, a rising sun; ‘homam’ (havan) or sacrificial fire, a lotus and a pair of laurels and ensconced by a brown circular border inscribed with the name of the college in Tamil and English. Below the seal, on a red banner, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘கேடில் விழுச்செல்வம் கல்வி’ (400, Thirukkural, Thiruvalluvar) meaning ‘Education is an Imperishable and Invaluable Wealth’ is inscribed. The temple symbolises the heritage and history of the place and divine blessings and guidance; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity; the ‘homam’ fire refers to a divine presence, a powerful transformer, and a messenger connecting humanity to the cosmos; the ...

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KOTTUR (GASC KOTTUR) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Kottur (GASC Kottur) features a circle housing a traditional lamp, a mortarboard hat with a scroll, a computer and a paddy field ensconced by a blue circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The seal is supported by a pair of laurels on the sides and by a red banner at the bottom inscribed with the motto of the college. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the mortarboard hat or Oxford hat denotes educational achievement, equality, tradition and rights of passage; the field refers to agriculture; the computer refers to science and technology; and the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication.

AMMANSAMY MANGALYAM Ammansamy Mangalyam is a traditional Indian sacred pendant or ornament, often gold-plated or gold, designed like a bridal mangalyam (thali / bottu), but specifically used as a devotional item for goddesses (Amman) in temples or homes, symbolizing divine blessings, protection, and marital auspiciousness for devotees, featuring designs of deities like Durga or Meenakshi. Unlike personal wedding thalis, these are for pooja (worship) and offerings to goddesses. They mimic bridal mangalyams but incorporate goddess figures (Amman), often with intricate carvings and black beads. This is made from base metal with gold plating or sometimes real gold (22k).

NADAR SIVAN THALI MANGALSUTRA The Nadar Sivan Thali Mangalsutra traditional South Indian wedding necklace, specifically for the Nadar community, featuring a distinct, often rectangular or oval, flat gold pendant (the thali or mangalsutra) on a simple but strong gold chain, symbolising marital union, purity, and commitment with a clean, purposeful design, often incorporating Sivan Lingam imagery for spiritual significance. It is a plain or lightly patterned gold chain holding a flat, clean gold pendant, sometimes featuring a Sivan Lingam motif, representing Lord Shiva. A significant marker of marriage in the Nadar community, worn to protect the couple and signify their bond, focusing on purpose rather than ostentation. The thali is valued for durability and traditional accuracy.

THE CHENNAI SCHOOL (TCS) The emblem of The Chennai School (TCS) features a shield with yellow outlines housing the motifs of an open book in blue supporting a yellow circle representing a student. The shield is supported by a yellow banner inscribed with the name of the school. At the bottom, the motto of the school ‘Towards Excellence in Education and Holistic Development’ is written. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and braver; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the student refers to the beneficiary of the school,

V IDYA VIKAS PRATISHTHAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (VVPIET) The emblem of Vidya Vikas Pratishthan Institute of Engineering and Technology (VVPIET) features different images of engineering products in a circle ensconced by a blue and red gearwheel inscribed with the initials of the college. The gearwheel is supported by a blue banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘जयतु तन्त्रविज्ञानम्’ meaning ‘Victory to the Scienceof Technology’. The gearwheel denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure.

K.J.'S EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE'S K.J.COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (KJEI KJCOEMR) The emblem of K.J.'s Educational Institute's K.J.College of Engineering & Management Research (KJEI KJCOEMR) features a brown shield with orange and brown outlines  features the monogram of ‘KJS’ with a twig of three leaves and a factory. The name of the college is written above the motifs and the initials ’KJEI’ is written below. A pair of lions support the shield and a motif of Sri Mahesamurti or Trimurti of Elephanta Caves crests the shield. Below the shield, on a brown 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’ is inscribed. At the bottom ‘Trinity’ is written. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery;  the two lions flanking the shield symbolises strength, courage, and ...

SHAHAJIRAO PATIL VIKAS PRATISHTHAN, S.B.PATIL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (SBPCOE) The emblem of Shahajirao Patil Vikas Pratishthan, S.B.Patil College of Engineering (SBPCOE) features a ‘laman diya’ Maharashtrian traditional lamp supported by an open book and circumscribed by the tagline of the college. The motifs are ensconced by a brown circular border inscribed with the name of the college. The seal is supported by a brown banner inscribed with the motto of the the college in Sanskrit ‘संघशक्तयः जनहिताय’ meaning ‘Strength in Unity for Public Welfare’. The lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; and the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom.

ABHINAV EDUCATION SOCIETY'S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (AESCET) The emblem of Abhinav Education Society's College of Engineering and Technology (AESCET) features a yellow shield housing the motifs of a boy and a girl supported by an open book and a rising sun. The motifs are surmounted by the name of the college and supported by the motto of the college in Sanskrit. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the children signify the students; the book refers to knowledge, education, learning and wisdom; and the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity.

SHARAD INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (SITCOE) The emblem of Sharad Institute of Technology College of Engineering (SITCOE) features a nonogram of the initials ‘SIT’ with the abstract orange pictorials of a torch with flame in the form of a gearwheel and the dot on the letter ‘i’ depicted as a gearwheel. An orbital ring supports the emblem. The orange colour signifies energy, vitality, creativity, inspiration, joy and happiness; and the gearwheel denotes denotes technology, engineering, interconnectedness, efficiency, precision, progress, advancement, synchronisation, timing, order and structure.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, AUNDIPATTI (GASC ANDIPATTI) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Aundipatti (GASC Andipatti) features a shield housing the motifs of a water dam, a traditional lamp, a windmill, an open book, handloom and a farmer tilling the soil and the name and place of the college. The shield is supported by a red banner inscribed with the motto of the college in Tamil ‘அறிவை விரிவு செய் வையத் தலைமை கொள்’ meaning ‘Expand Your Knowledge Assume Global Leadership’. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity; the waterdam refers to irrigation; the windmill refers to the power generation; the book refers to education and knowledge; the handloom refers to the local industry; and the farmer tilling the soil refers to agriculture.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, THITTAMALAI (THITTAMALAI GASC) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Thittamalai (Thittamalai GASC) features a flame of fire supported by an open book inscribed with its motto ‘Knowledge Practice Empowerment’ supported by a pair of green shoots also depicted as humans and surmounted by by the name and place of the college in Tamil. The tagline of the college in Tamil ‘மேம்பாடு’ meaning ‘Development’ is written at the bottom. The flame is an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power; the book symbolises learning, education, knowledge and wisdom; the humans refer to the stakeholders and beneficiaries; and the fresh green shoots denote growth, nature, and sustenance.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, GUDALUR (GASC GUDALUR) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Gudalur (GASC Gudalur) features a shield housing the motifs of a stack of books, a bunch of Red Rhododendron (Alanchi) flowers, a bird - common emerald dove, a tiger and an elephant. On a blue banner placed on the shield at the bottom, the motto of the college ‘Learn and Conserve’ is written. The initials of the college and its place are written at the bottom. The shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the book refers to education, learning, wisdom and knowledge; the dove is the State Bird of Tamilnadu; the flowers are native to Gudalur; the tiger and elephants refer to the local faunae.

GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, VALPARAI (GASC VALPARAI) The emblem of Government Arts and Science College, Valparai (GASC Valparai) features a shield supported by a pair of laurels, inscribed with the motifs of the Great Indian Hornbill, heads of a woman and a man, a twig of leaves and a torch with flame and placed in a blue circle. The name and place of the college in Tamil and an open book are placed around the circle. On a red banner placed below the circle, the motto of the college in Tamil ‘நேர்பட ஒழுகு’ (73, Aathichoodi, Avvaiyar) meaning ‘Walk the Honest Path’ is inscribed. The bird refers to the bird species of Western Ghats at Valparai; the man and woman refers to the stakeholders and the beneficiaries of the college; the twigs symbolise nature, growth and sustenance; the torch with flame symbolises an emblem of enlightenment, hope, life, truth and the regenerative power; the shield denotes protection, courage, heritage, authority and bravery; the laurels are symb...