Anant National University
About Anant National University
Anant National University, India’s first design university, is located in a lush green, 100-acre campus in Ahmedabad. It is committed to nurturing Solutionaries, people who are revolutionary in their thinking, but solution-oriented in their approach. 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 Bachelors and Masters levels. Need based scholarships are available for all offerings.
AnantU at a glance:
- Established as a private university in 2016 by an Act of Legislature of 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.
AnantU Offers
- Bachelor of Design in six specialisations – Environmental, Interaction, Product, and Space (Interior), Communication, and Transdisciplinary.
- Bachelor of Architecture programme approved by the Council of Architecture.
- Master of Design – Transdisciplinary, and Integrated Product Design (in collaboration with UPenn).
- Anant Fellowship – AnantU’s flagship diploma programme launched in 2017.
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.
*Admission Committee for Professional Courses
Eligibility
Selection Process:
Admissions through ACPC* for 50% seats and remaining 50% to be admitted by AnantU on all India basis
Admission Committee for Professional Courses
Subject to approval from the Government of Gujarat
Total number of seats: 80
Fees
- Tuition fees: Rs. 88,000/- per annum
- Hostel and mess fees: Rs. 1,15,000/- per annum
Bachelor of Design
- Four-year, full-time degree programme
- Six specialisations: Product Design, Space Design, Environmental Design, Interaction Design, Communication 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 (45% for reserved category)
- Clear AnantU Design Entrance Test + Personal Interview
- Or clear UCEED cut-off score + Personal Interview
Total number of seats: 200
Fees
Important Dates: BDes Entrance Exam in February, 2019*
*exact date to be announced soon
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
Applicants are required to email the following in PDF format to mdes@anu.edu.in
- Portfolio
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one should be academic)
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for telephonic and personal interviews.
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
- Two-year, full-time, post-graduate programme
- Specialisation in Urban Design
Admission Process
Applicants are required to email the following in PDF format to mdes@anu.edu.in
- Portfolio
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one should be academic)
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for telephonic and personal interviews.
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
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 email the documents listed below in PDF format to fellowship@anu.edu.in
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Work sample
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an 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 fees: Rs. 10,00,000/- per annum*
- Hostel and Mess fees: Rs. 1,15,000/- per annum
*scholarships available
