The logo has a gear wheel signifying “Technology”.
The logo incorporates the “Shrivasta” symbol, thereby establishing a connection with Buddhism that originated from Bihar.
The book symbolizes that the Institute is going to be a seat of learning. The Greek symbol “Pi” (π) is used abundantly in science and technology literature.
The concept of numeric character “Zero” ( 0 ) was known by Aryabhatta (place-value system) and hence has been aptly incorporated in IIT Patna logo.
The saffron and the green bands of this logo represent the colors of the Indian flag.
Blue color has been chosen for the text and symbols (book, sun, gear wheel and the atomic orbitals) because it is the color of the Ashoka chakra/wheel in our national flag.
The sun within the gear wheel symbolizes the spread of knowledge in all areas (Engineering, Science and Humanities, etc.).
The Sanskrit “Sloka” “Vidyaarthee Lavathey Vidyaam” means “One who aspires wisdom, attains it”.
The atomic orbitals symbolize education and research in science subjects at par with engineering subjects.
