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Anant National University - [AnantU]

Sanskardham Campus, Bopal-Ghuma-Sanand Road, India • 3821154.2(37)
VerifiedEstd. 2016COA
Founded
2016
Highest Package
₹12.0 LPA
Average Package
₹4.5 LPA

About Anant National University - [AnantU]

Anant National University is a private institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat that offers various courses of design and architecture with unique specialization at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This college is known for being the first university for design in the country. It offers B.Arch and B.Des, programs at UG level and M.Des. program at PG level. Apart from this, some fellowship programs are also offered to the students. Admissions to UG and PG courses are entrance-based, As for fellowship courses, admissions will be merit-based followed by personal interviews. 

The college has an efficient placement cell that caters to the employment needs of the students. The college also has partnerships with some famous international universities. Additionally, The university also offers scholarships. The students that are eligible for the financial aids will be shortlisted on the basis of merit or financial background.

Direct Link to Apply Online for Anant National University Admission

Anant National University, India’s first DesignX University, nurtures students with a multidisciplinary approach to develop a comprehensive understanding of the world and deliver innovative and impactful solutions. The university is committed to creating solutionaries (revolutionary thinkers with solution-oriented mindsets) who possess technical skills, a holistic understanding of the context and are also good communicators, collaborative workers, and critical thinkers. 

Life at Anant National University​

Anant National University Highlights 

Established | Institution type 2016 | Private
Approved by UGC and COA
Entrance Exam AnantU Design Entrance Test
Popular courses B. Des, B.Arch, M. Des
Courses offered 3 courses across 2 streams
Application mode Online
Admission criteria Entrance-Based | Merit-Based
Top recruiters Accenture, Lodha Group, TCS, INI Designs, Peeple Design, HCB Architects, Plaksha University, 2.2 Design Studio and many more.
Campus Size 110 Acres
Facilities available Library, Hostel etc.
Official website https://anu.edu.in/

AnantU Important Dates

Events Dates
Early Applications Deadline January 20, 2024
Design Entrance Test 1 (Online) January 25, 2024

AnantU Ranking Awards 

The Anant Fellowship program was awarded in the year 2018 under the category of innovative pedagogy and curriculum by Economic times ( Making Of Developed India (MODI) Awards. The college was also ranked 11th among all the institutes in Ahmedabad.

AnantU Courses Offered 

The college offers 3 courses with specializations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Apart from these, some fellowship programs are also offered. 

The details of the same are as follows:

Courses Details
B. Arch Duration: 5 years
Eligibility criteria: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Maths or 10+3 diploma examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject + Obtained a valid score in NATA
B.Design Duration: 4 years
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks
Specialization: Interaction Design, Product Design, Space Design, Communications Design, Fashion and Textile Design, Transdisciplinary Design
B.Tech  Duration: 4 years
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with a minimum 70% average of best of 4 subjects in Class XII (40% marks for candidates belonging to reserved category)
Specialization: Climate Technology
BVA Duration: 4 years
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 or 10+3 in any discipline
M.Design Duration: 2 years
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2+3/4 or equivalent from a recognized institute/university
Specialization: Integrated Product Design
Diploma Duration: 1 year
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 or equivalent 
Specialization: Journalism
Anant Fellowship Duration: 1 year
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2+3/4 or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised institute/university
Fellowship for Climate Action Duration: 1 year
Eligibility Criteria: Graduated from a recognized university.

Read MoreAnantU Courses & Fee 

AnantU Admission

The admission criteria vary according to the courses as some need an entrance test whereas others are merit-based. However, all the process takes place online.

For B.Arch, candidates must have attempted the entrance test NATA. 50% of the admissions will take place through ACPC and the remaining through All India Quota.

For B. Des, the candidate must have attempted the AnantU Design Entrance Test followed by Sketch Round and Personal Interview or UCEED followed by Personal Interview

It is to be noted that 50% of the admissions will take place through ACPC and the other through AnantU. 

For M. Des, candidates need to submit an SOP, Portfolio/Recommendation Letter followed by a Personal Interview.

Admissions to fellowship programs are merit-based, followed by personal interviews. 

How to Apply? 

  • The candidate must sign up on the official website by providing the required details.
  • After the successful sign-in, the candidate will be redirected to the login page where the student can put the same login credentials and the password that was created to login.
  • The form has to be filled by adding the required personal and academic details.
  • The preferred choice of course also has to be chosen in the form.
  • The final step is the payment for the application which is Rs.750 and can be done through any online mode such as card payment or net banking.

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AnantU Placements

The college has a placement cell that caters to the employment needs of the students. The students are compulsorily indulged in an Internship program of 6 months in order to give them exposure towards practical knowledge and creativity. 

The recruiters that visit the college are Lodha Group, Piramal Group, QCI, Common Ground practice, INI Design Studio, HCP Design, Planning & Management Pvt. Ltd.,Earth Foundation,Blocher Blocher India pvt. Ltd., Open Spaces Design Studio, Biome Environmental Solutions. The students also get placed in government sectors. 

The average salary that has been recorded of the students who get placed through fellowship programs is 5.47 lacs with the highest being 9 lacs. For Pg programs, the average Salary was 5.6 lacs and the highest was 7.2 lacs.

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AnantU Facilities

  • Clubs and societies: The college encourages students in taking initiatives to commence student-driven clubs and societies or participate in them. This helps the students have exposure towards creativity and leadership attitude.
  • Library: There is a library located inside the campus that provides the students with resources in form of books, e-journals magazines, etc. The students can find plenty of resources that are based on their respective subjects as well as books for extra knowledge.
  • Hostel: The college has a separate hostel for both males and females with all facilities such as internet, food, water supply and cleanliness.

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AnantU Faculty

The total number of faculty members present in the college is about 109 and all are well qualified and experienced in their respective fields of pedagogy. 

Most of the teachers have their highest qualification as Ph.D.

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FAQs 

Ques. With which international universities does the college have a partnership?

Ans. The college has partnerships with universities such as the University of Pennsylvania, University of Miami, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Sustain Labs Paris, etc.

Ques. How do we get admitted for the AnantU fellowship program?

Ans. The candidate must have passed the eligibility criteria which is passing 10+2+3/4 from a recognized university. The candidate has to submit a resume, sample work and statement of purpose in order to be selected as the selection will be on the basis of these works.

Ques. Can fellowship programs be considered as Ph.D.?

Ans. No, the fellowship program is a one-year course that is equivalent to a residential Master’s program.

Ques. What are campus jobs?

Ans. The students are provided with some jobs inside the campus itself during their course in order to have practical experience or as a part of financial assistance.

Ques. Can I have a list of all the names of the Scholarships provided?

Ans. The scholarships provided are either on the basis of merit or to the students who are facing financial problems. A few of them are:
  • Merit-based scholarships for undergraduate programs
  • Scholarships for applicants admitted through UCEED
  • Scholarships for applicants admitted through JEE/ NATA
  • Presidential scholarship at Anant National University
  • Governing Board (GB) scholarship
  • Anant Visionary scholarship
  • Anant Fellowship scholarship
Courses & Fees

Explore Courses

Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹1,65,000
Highest Fee
₹5,50,000
Streams
4
DesignArchitectureEngineeringArts
Admission
Application Deadline (UG & PG Courses)
Start: 20 Jan 2024
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #19
Agency: IIRF
Category: Design
Accepted Exams
UCEED2025
19 Jan 25
Specializations
5 available
Interaction Design
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Interaction Design)
1st Year Fee
₹5,50,000
Total Fee
₹22,00,000
Cutoff
N/A
Communication Design
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Communication Design)
1st Year Fee
₹5,50,000
Total Fee
₹22,00,000
Cutoff
N/A
Product Design
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Product Design)
1st Year Fee
₹5,50,000
Total Fee
₹22,00,000
Cutoff
N/A
Transdisciplinary
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Transdisciplinary)
1st Year Fee
₹5,50,000
Total Fee
₹22,00,000
Cutoff
N/A
Space Design
Bachelor of Design [B.Des] (Space Design)
1st Year Fee
₹5,50,000
Total Fee
₹22,00,000
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Last Date for Registration for Gujarat-ACPC DDCET-2025 [B.Arch]
Start: 30 Mar 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 39
Exam: Gujarat-ACPC
Year: 2021
Ranking
Rank: #20
Agency: India Today
Category: Architecture
Accepted Exams
NATA2025
07 Mar 25 - 28 Jun 25
Gujarat ACPC2025
Admission
Application Deadline (UG & PG Courses)
Start: 20 Jan 2024
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Specializations
1 available
Climate Technology
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Climate Technology)
1st Year Fee
₹2,62,500
Total Fee
₹10,50,000
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Application Deadline (UG & PG Courses)
Start: 20 Jan 2024
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #19
Agency: IIRF
Category: Design
Specializations
1 available
Integrated Product Design
Master of Design [M.Des] (Integrated Product Design)
1st Year Fee
₹4,00,000
Total Fee
₹8,00,000
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Application Deadline (UG & PG Courses)
Start: 20 Jan 2024
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A

Admission Process

Admission to Anant National University - [AnantU] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

UCEEDNATAGujarat ACPC
Placements & Recruiters

Anant National University - [AnantU] Placement Details

Anant National University - [AnantU] in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Recruiters
13
Salary Metrics
2/2
Placement Metric

Highest Package

₹12,00,000

Represents the top salary package reported in the available placement information.

Placement Metric

Average Package

₹4,50,000

Shows the typical package range students may expect based on the available average salary data.

Top Recruiters

Leading companies associated with the college’s placement ecosystem.

Showing 13 recruiters
  • Accenture
  • TCS
  • Piramal
  • PWC
  • Common Floor
  • Mettl
  • Sleek
  • Peepal Technology & management
  • Vistara
  • UXReactor
  • Apurva Service Consultants
  • Lollypop Design
  • Matter
Campus Facilities

Anant National University - [AnantU] Facilities

Anant National University - [AnantU] in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Total Facilities
10
Academic Support
4
Student Life
5
  • Classrooms
    Academic

    Classrooms

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Sports
    Campus Life

    Sports

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Security
    Facility

    Security

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Wi-FI Campus
    Student Life

    Wi-FI Campus

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Ajay Piramal

Prisedent

Jasmine Gohil

Professor and Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

Qualification: Master's in Urban Planning

Snehal Nagarsheth

Professor and Dean, School of Architecture

Qualification: Master of Urban Design

Archana Baghel

Associate Professor and Director, School of Design

Qualification: M.Des. in Industrial Design

Ashish Tiwari

Associate Professor

Qualification: Master of Architecture

Ramesh Patel

Adjunct Professor

Devanshu Brahmakshatriya

Adjunct Associate Professor

Qualification: Graduate in Architecture

Contact Information

Sanskardham Campus, Bopal-Ghuma-Sanand Road<br> India

Pincode: 382115

02717718319

718300

718372

718369

8140213399

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