Anant National University

Anant National University is a private university in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, that provides undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of design and architecture subjects with specializations. This college is renowned for being the nation's first design university. It provides UG-level B.Arch and B.Des programs as well as PG-level M.Des programs. Students can also apply for various fellowship programs in addition to this. Admission to undergraduate and graduate programs is determined by entry. For fellowship programs, admission is determined by merit and is followed by in-person interviews.

Students' needs for work are met by the college's effective placement unit. Additionally, the college maintains affiliations with a number of renowned foreign universities. The university additionally provides scholarships. A selection of the eligible candidates for financial help will be created based on their financial situation or merit.

Anant National University, India's first DesignX University, fosters students' transdisciplinary understanding of the world while delivering innovative and meaningful solutions. The institution is dedicated to developing solutionaries (revolutionary thinkers with solution-oriented mindsets) that are technically proficient, have a comprehensive awareness of the context, and are effective communicators, collaborative workers, and critical thinkers.

ANU Highlights  

Established in	2017
Approved by	UGC
Courses offered	B.Des, Mdes
Application mode	Online
Admission criteria	Entrance and merit based
Official website	https://anu.edu.in/

Courses Offered by Anant university
Three courses with specializations are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels at the college. In addition to these, there are other fellowship programs available.

Course	Subjects	Duration	Eligibility
BArch		5 year	12th 55% marks with PCM
Bdesign	Interaction Design, Product Design, Space Design, Communications Design, Fashion and Textile Design, Transdisciplinary Design	4 year	12th with 50% marks
BTech	Climate technology	4 year	12th with 55% marks
BVA		4 year	12th with 50% marks
MDesign	Integrated product design	2 year	Graduation with 50% marks
Diploma		1 year	12th with 50% marks

Admission to Anant University
The requirements for admission differ depending on the course; some need an entrance exam, while others are merit-based. But the entire procedure happens online.

• Candidates for the B.Arch program must have taken the NATA admission exam. The All India Quota will be used for the remaining 50% of admissions, with the ACPC handling the other 50%.
• B. Des requires the applicant to have taken the AnantU Design Entrance Exam, which is followed by the Sketch Round and Personal Interview, or the UCEED, which is followed by the Personal Interview.
• It should be mentioned that AnantU will handle 50% of admissions and ACPC would handle the remaining 50%.
• Candidates for M. Des must submit a SOP, a portfolio, and a recommendation letter in addition to appearing in person for an interview.
• Merit-based admissions are used for fellowship programs, with personal interviews coming next.

How Do I Apply?

1. The candidate must sign up on the official website by giving the essential details.
2. Following a successful sign-in, the applicant will be taken to the login page, where they can log in using their original login information and password.
3. Complete the form by entering the necessary academic and personal information.
4. It is also necessary to select the preferred option in the form.
5. The last step is to pay the Rs. 750 application fee, which can be made online using any method, including net banking or card payments.

Placements at AnantU
Students' needs for work are met by the college's placement unit. Students are required to participate in a six-month internship program in order to expose them to real-world information and creativity.
The following companies visit the college as recruiters: Biome Environmental Solutions, Open Spaces Design Studio, Lodha Group, Piramal Group, QCI, Common Ground Practice, INI Design Studio, HCP Design, Planning & Management Pvt. Ltd., Earth Foundation, and Blocher Blocher India pvt. Ltd. Additionally, the students are hired by government agencies.

Students placed through fellowship programs typically earn 5.47 lacs on average, with the maximum income recorded being 9 lacs. The highest salary for Pg programs was 7.2 lacs, with an average of 5.6 lacs.

Facilities AnantU

1. Clubs and societies: The college supports students who take the initiative to start or join student-run clubs and societies. This exposes the students to innovation and a leadership mindset.
2. Library: Within the campus is a library that offers resources to students in the form of books, magazines, electronic journals, and other materials. The students can find plenty of materials that are based on their individual disciplines as well as books for further information.
3. Hostel: The college offers a separate dorm with all the amenities, including meals, clean water, internet, and space for both guys and ladies.