The Crest
The college crest contains the name of college, the image of a full-bloomed lotus in the centre, a candle with burning flame, a book and an anchor. The shape of the crest is round indented. The full-bloomed lotus symbolizes beauty, purity and serenity. The candle with the flame is suggestive of aspiration and enlightenment. The book stands for learning of which this institution is the seat. The anchor symbolizes the ancient maritime trade and commerce of Odisha. The motto in Sanskrit "TAMASO MAA JYOTIR-GAMAYA" underlines the fact that the learners are to be led from ignorance(darkness) to knowledge(light). The students’ deepening desire and strenuous effort for the acquisition of knowledge will lead them to the pinnacle of success which will be ultimately beneficial for the good of humanity. So, the students admitted in this institution are supposed to be guided by the humanistic ideals of life and thereby they prove to be a beacon of light for others. The students will boast of the rich legacy of this educational institution of which they were a part and parcel of the system.