Anant National University, India's first design university, is located in a lush green campus in Ahmedabad. It is committed to nurturing Solutionaries, revolutionary thinkers with solution-oriented mindset. The academic experience at the university focusses on developing the self, while simultaneously building domain expertise and providing industry exposure.
AnantU offers full-time programmes at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. Need-based scholarships are available for all programmes.
Anant University at a glance:
- Established as a private university in 2016 by an Act of Legislature of the State of Gujarat
- International and national faculty for all programmes
- Partnerships with leading international universities like University of Pennsylvania, University of Miami, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Sustain Labs Paris, and more
- Multi-disciplinary curriculum for holistic learning
- Emphasis on experiential and peer learning
- Industry relevant programmes with focus on hands on learning through real life projects
Anant University offerings:
- Bachelor of Design in seven specialisations - Environmental, Interaction, Product, Space (Interior), Communication, Fashion and Textile, and Transdisciplinary
- Bachelor of Architecture programme approved by the Council of Architecture
- Master of Integrated Product Design (designed in collaboration with UPenn)
- Master of Urban Design
- Anant Fellowship - AnantU's flagship diploma programme and India’s first Fellowship for the Built Environment
- Fellowship for Climate Action
Courses offered:
Bachelor of Architecture
- Approved by the Council of Architecture
- Five-year, full-time ‘studio’ centric programme
- Six-month industry internship
Admission Process
Students will be admitted for BArch programme through ACPC* for 50% seats and remaining 50% by AnantU on all India basis.
Note: *Admission Committee for Professional Courses
Eligibility
- Minimum 50% marks in class XII (45% for reserved category) & Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as a compulsory subject
- Must clear the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
- Students who have completed a diploma programme recognised by boards of Technical Education of different states/universities can also apply
Total number of seats:90
Fees
- Tuition fees: Rs. 88,000/- per annum
- Hostel and mess fees: Rs. 1,45,000/- per annum
Bachelor of Design
- Four-year, full-time degree programme
- Seven specialisations: Product Design, Space Design, Environmental Design, Interaction Design, Communication Design, Fashion and Textile Design, and Transdisciplinary Design
Admission Process
Candidates are chosen on the basis of a written entrance examination, a situation test and an interview conducted by AnantU. Students are encouraged to carry their design portfolios at the time of the interview.
Eligibility
- Minimum 50% marks in class XII
- Clear AnantU Design Entrance Test + Personal Interview
- Or clear UCEED cut-off score + Personal Interview
Total number of seats:300
Fees
- Tuition fees: Rs. 1,75,000/- per annum
- Hostel and mess fees: Rs. 1,45,000/- per annum
Master of Integrated Product Design
- One-of-a-kind programme in the country
- Offered in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania
- Two-year full-time post graduate degree programme
- Combines the disciplines of engineering, management and design
Admission Process
Step 1: Candidates need to fill the application form online
Step 2: All candidates will be scheduled for a Telephonic Interview.
Step 3: Shortlisted candidates will have to take an online test.
Step 4: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the campus for a personal Interview
Candidates are advised to bring along their resume and work samples at the time of the interview.
Eligibility
The candidate must be a graduate (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognized institute/university
Total number of seats:10
Fees
- Tuition fees: Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum
- Hostel and mess fees: Rs. 1,15,000/- per annum
Master of Urban Design
- Combines the disciplines of architecture, planning and urban design
- Two-year, full-time, post-graduate programme
- Specialisation in Urban Design
Admission Process
Step 1: Candidates need to fill the application form online
Step 2: All candidates will be scheduled for a Telephonic Interview.
Step 3: Shortlisted candidates will have to take an online test.
Step 4: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the campus for a personal Interview
Candidates are advised to bring along their resume and work samples at the time of the interview.
Eligibility
The candidate must be a graduate (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognized institute/university
Total number of seats:10
Fees
- Tuition fees: Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum
- Hostel and mess fees: Rs. 1,45,000/- per annum
Anant Fellowship
- AnantU's flagship programme
- One-year, full-time residential post-graduate programme
- In partnership with the Gandhi Fellowship
- Full and Partial Scholarships for 2019-20
- Eclectic cohort of creative problem solvers
Admission Process
Applicants are required to fill up this application form and submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Work sample
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview.
Eligibility
The candidate must be a graduate (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognized institute/university
Total number of seats:30
Fees
- Tuition and hostel fees: Rs. 10,00,000/- per annum*
Note: Scholarships available
Fellowship for Climate Action
- One-yearprogramme based on a unique mentor-mentee framework to counter climate change.
Admission Process
The following elements will be considered in the selection of candidates:
- Online Application
- Telephonic Interview
- Personal Interview
Applicants are requested to send their application at [email protected]
Eligibility
- Demonstrated track record of implementing solutions for countering climate change or transferable skills.
- Customised curriculum for advanced professionals to pursue the fellowship alongside work.
Fees
Two separate tracks will be conducted:
- Track 1: Fellows willing to commit to a 1 year fully residential fellowship. Fees is Rs 5 lakhs.*
- Track 2: Fellows who are advanced in their careers and continue to work will have their curriculum and mentorship experience made flexible and customised to their availability. Fees is Rs 7 lakhs.*