What makes Anant University stand out among other design universities?

Anant National University has tailored its design pedagogy from the perspective of offering solutions to the challenges of the world. It focuses on design, architecture, built environment and climate as tools for problem-solving. It offers a host of options in terms of Majors and Minors that allow students to choose a specialisation and design their experience at the University. Anant University has academicians and domain experts as faculty members who bring to the table, the most cutting edge know-how.

What is the current strength of the students?

There are close to 720 students on campus enrolled in programmes such as BDes, BArch, MDes and Anant Fellowship.

How many full-time and visiting faculty teach at the university?

There are around 40 full-time faculty members and nearly 50 adjunct and visiting faculty members teaching various courses at Anant University.

Anant national university

Archana S

Updated on - Dec 11, 2024

Anant National University, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is a private institute offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in design and architecture, including B.Arch, B.Des, and M.Des programs. It is the first university for design in India and also offers fellowship programs. Admissions are based on entrance exams for UG and PG courses, while fellowship admissions are merit-based with interviews. The university has a strong placement cell, international partnerships, and offers scholarships based on merit or financial need.

Highlights Of ANU

Category	Details
Institute Name	Anant National University
Established	2016
Institution Type	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
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	anu.edu.in

Course Fees and Eligibility

Course	Fees	Eligibility
B.Des	₹5.5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2
B.Tech	₹2.63 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2
M.Des	₹4 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation
Ph.D	₹1 Lakh (1st Year Fees)	Post Graduation
Fellowship	₹5 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation
Diploma	₹1.5 Lakhs (Total Fees)	10th Pass
B.Arch	₹3.06 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2
B.V.A	₹1.65 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2
M.Arch	₹2.08 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	B.Arch

Admission Process At ANU

Course	Admission Criteria
B.Arch	10+2 passed, NATA entrance test
B.Des	AnantU B.Des Entrance Test or UCEED, followed by a Personal Interview
M.Des	AnantU M.Des Entrance Test, followed by a Personal Interview

Anant National University UG Admission 2024
Category	Details
Offered UG Courses	B.Arch, B.Des
Student Intake	B.Arch: 90; B.Des: 500
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	₹750
Course Fees (per Annum)	B.Arch: ₹88,000; B.Des: ₹3,75,000
Anant National University UG Eligibility
Course	Eligibility
B.Arch	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. NATA score required.
B.Des	50% aggregate in 10+2 from any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts/Humanities), or a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics. AnantU Design Entrance Test required.
Anant National University PG Admission 2024
Category	Details
Offered PG Course	M.Des
Specializations	Integrated Product Design
Student Intake	20 in each specialization
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	₹750
Course Fees (per Annum)	₹3,00,000
Anant National University PG Eligibility
Course	Eligibility
M.Des	Graduation degree (10+2+3/4) with at least 50%. AnantU M.Des Entrance Test required.
Anant National University Ph.D. Admission 2024
Category	Details
Offered Specializations	Built Environment, Design Excellence, and Creative Practice
Mode of Programme	Part-time/Full-time
Student Intake	60
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	N/A
Monthly Stipend	₹20,000 (for full-time students)
Course Fees (per Annum)	Ph.D: ₹2,90,000; Ph.D (Part-time): ₹1,00,000
Anant National University Ph.D. Eligibility
Course	Eligibility
Ph.D.	Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university. Demonstrated commitment to improving the Built Environment.

Application Process

Step	Action
1	Visit the official website.
2	Register with your email ID.
3	Fill the form with the required details.
4	Pay the non-refundable application fee of INR 250.
5	Submit the form.

Cutoff

Course	Round 1 Cutoff Rank (General Category)
B.Arch	364

Placement Of ANU

Anant National University Placement Report 2023
Particulars	Details
Students Placed	96.50%
Average Package (B.Des)	Between INR 5 LPA and INR 6 LPA
Top Recruiters	Accenture, Vama Communication, Frog Design Studio, and many more

Anant National University Average Package 2023
Course	Average Package
B.Des	Between INR 5 LPA and INR 6 LPA

Anant National University Top Recruiters 2023

Top Recruiters

Accenture

Frog Design Studio

Peepal Design

Elephant Design

Thence

Veevile Design

Cars 24

Vama Communications

Keka HR

Sustain Labs Paris

Mad VR

Gaatha Design Studio

Solar Tree

Flora Fountain

Basil Leaf

Litmus Branding

Ranking

Category	Rank
NIRF Ranking 2024	#37

Infrastructure/Facilities

Facility	Description
Hostel	Fully AC Hostel accommodation
Sports Complex	Multipurpose Ground, Walking Track, Jogging Track, Table Tennis
Labs	Computer Lab
Design Studio	Available
Library	Available
Cafeteria	Available
Gym	Available
Wi-Fi Campus	Available
Auditorium	Available

Anant National University Scholarships and Funding

Scholarship Type	Details
Merit-based Financial Aid	Available for BDes admissions based on UCEED scores.
Need-based Financial Aid	Provides partial to total tuition fee waiver based on various factors.
Total Scholarships Awarded	Scholarships worth ₹25 Crore awarded to 430 students.
Purpose	Ensures deserving students are not deprived of design education due to financial constraints.

Faculty Member Details

Designation	Faculty Name	Department
Professor and Associate Dean	Jasmine Gohil	Academic Affairs
Professor and Dean	Snehal Nagarsheth	School of Architecture
Associate Professor and Director	Archana Baghel	School of Design
Associate Professor	Ashish Tiwari	-
Associate Professor	Ramesh Patel	Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Associate Professor	Devanshu Brahmakshatriya	-
Adjunct Associate Professor	Poonam Trambadia	-
Adjunct Associate Professor	Sandeep Paul	-
Adjunct Associate Professor	Vimarsh Pandya	-
Adjunct Associate Professor	Bhavik Mehta	-
Assistant Professor	-	-