Anant National University - [AnantU], Ahmedabad (AnantU)

  • Ahmedabad, Gujarat
  • Private
  • Estd 2016
  • Private University
  • COA
  • UGC
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  • 12Courses
  • TypePrivate
  • Estd2016
  • LocationAhmedabad, Gujarat

About AnantU

At a glance

  • Institute type Private
  • Established 2016
  • University Private University
  • Approvals 2
  • Courses listed 12
  • Location Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Anant National University (AnantU) is the first Design University in India and is situated in sprawling Sanskardham campus in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in year 2016. AnantU envisions to become one of the top universities in field of design by 2025. The University’s mission is to create and empower individuals who design, build, implement and provide sustainable solutions for India and World.

Anant National University has partnered with many national and international universities and institutions to provide students with meaningful exchange programmes and joint research opportunities.

These partnerships are as follows:

  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Miami
  • Sustain Labs Paris
  • The Design Village India
  • Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Israel

Anant National University Highlights

Established in

2016

City

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Recognitions

Council of Architecture (COA)

University Grants Commission (UGC)

Type of University

Private

Read: Anant National University Admissions

Anant National University Courses

Bachelor of Architecture

Eligibility:

  • Minimum 50% marks in class XII (45% for reserved category) & must have Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
  • Must clear the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA).
  • Students who have completed a diploma programme recognized by boards of Technical Education of different states/universities can also apply.

Bachelors of Design

Eligibility:

  • Minimum 50% marks in class XII (45% for reserved category)
  • Clear AnantU Design Entrance Test

Selection process:

Candidates are chosen on the basis of:

  • Written entrance examination,
  • Situation test and an
  • Interview conducted by AnantU.

AnantU offers Postgraduate programs in two fields.i.e. M.Des and M.Des in Integrated Product Design

Masters in Integrated Product Design

Eligibility:

The candidate must be a graduate or equivalent from a recognized institute/university

Selection process:

Applicants are required to email their resume in PDF format to university site and Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview for further admission.

To know more: Anant National University fee structure

Anant Fellowship Program

Anant Fellowship Program is a one-year full-time program that introduces the students to new ideas, knowledge, and skills to evaluate, question, invent and redefine the Built Environment.

Eligibility

The candidate must be a graduate (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognised institute/university

Selection process:

Applicants are required to email the documents listed below in PDF format to university site. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

1. Resume

2. Statement of Purpose

3. Work sample

Following are the benefits of Anant Fellowship Program:

  • Enhances the Technical and Core Skills in Design, Architecture, and Planning.
  • Develops broad and deep thinking about Anthropology, Economics, Earth Based Construction, Green Urbanism, Sociology, Techniques, Transportation etc.
  • Facilitates understanding of oneself and others deeply and develop imaginative empathy for them.
  • Helps in collaborating with like-minded people from diverse discipline to take up any challenge or opportunity.
  • Helps in becoming purpose-driven leaders who would contribute to the larger section of society by creating unique Built Environment solutions.

Anant National University Facts

?—? Established as a UGC recognised private university in 2016 by an Act of Legislature of the state of Gujarat

?—? International and national faculty for all programmes

?—? 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

?—? 100% Placement Assistance

?—? Scholarships available

Key information

Website
anu.edu.in
Address
Sanskardham Campus, Bopal-Ghuma-Sanand Road Ahmedabad - 382115 Gujarat, India
Approvals & affiliations
  • COA
  • UGC

Why choose AnantU?

Why Choose Anant University

  • The university has partnerships with some of the leading international universities such as the University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania, Sustain Labs Paris, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Arizona State University and more.
  • The University comprises of National and International faculty for all programs.
  • The University has a multi-disciplinary curriculum for comprehensive learning.
  • The University emphasizes experiential and peer learning.
  • The University provides industry-relevant programs with an emphasis on hands-on learning through real-life projects.

Courses & fees 12

Showing 12 of 12 courses

  • Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch]

    Architecture, B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture), Full time

    UG 5 Years ₹88,000 / yearTotal ₹4,40,000

  • Bachelor of Design

    Communication Design, B.Des. (Bachelor of Design), Full time

    UG 4 Years ₹1,75,000 / year

  • Bachelor of Design

    Fashion & Textile Design, B.Des. (Bachelor of Design), Full time

    UG 4 Years ₹1,75,000 / year

  • Bachelor of Design

    Interaction Design, B.Des. (Bachelor of Design), Full time

    UG 4 Years ₹1,75,000 / year

  • Bachelor of Design

    Product Design, B.Des. (Bachelor of Design), Full time

    UG 4 Years ₹1,75,000 / year

  • Bachelor of Design

    Space Desgin, B.Des. (Bachelor of Design), Full time

    UG 4 Years ₹1,75,000 / year

  • Bachelor of Design

    Environmental Design, B.Des. (Bachelor of Design), Full time

    UG 4 Years ₹1,75,000 / year

  • Bachelor of Design

    Transdisciplinary Design, B.Des. (Bachelor of Design), Full time

    UG 4 Years ₹1,75,000 / year

  • Fellowship

    Design, Full time

    PG 1 Year ₹10,00,000 / year

  • Fellowship

    Climate Action, Full time

    PG 1 Year ₹5,00,000 / year

  • Master of Design

    Urban Design, M.Des. (Master of Design), Full time

    PG 2 Years ₹2,50,000 / year

  • Master of Design

    Integrated Product Design, M.Des. (Master of Design), Full time

    PG 2 Years ₹2,50,000 / year

Fee structure

Undergraduate fee structure

Anant National University Undergraduate Fees Structure

Course Duration Fees (Yearly)
B.Arch 5 Years 88,000/-
B.Design 4 1,75,000/-
Postgraduate fee structure

Anant National University Postgraduate Fees Structure

Course Duration Fees (Yearly)
M.Design 2 2,50,000/-
Anant Fellowship 1 10,00,000/-
Fellowship for Climate Action 1 5,00,000/-

Admission

Eligibility

Anant National University Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Eligibility

  • The candidate must have passed Class 12th with a minimum of 50% marks in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics and 50% aggregate marks or its equivalent in CBSE/CISCE/IB/NIOS or passed Diploma with Mathematics as a mandatory subject with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
  • The candidate must have cleared the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA).
  • The candidates who have completed a diploma program recognised by boards of Technical Education of different states/universities can also apply.

Bachelor of Design (B.Des)

Eligibility

  • The candidate must have passed Class 12th or its equivalent examination from any streams (Science, Commerce and Arts/Humanities) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from Gujarat State Board or any other State boards or CBSE/CISCE/NIOS/IB.
  • The candidate must have cleared the AnantU Design Entrance Test.

Master of Design: Integrated Product Design/Master of Urban Design

Eligibility: The candidate must have passed graduation degree (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognized institute/university.

Anant Fellowship

Eligibility

The candidate must have passed graduation degree (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognized institute/university.

Fellowship for Climate Action

Eligibility

The candidate must have an exhibit track record of working towards climate change solutions.

Admission process

Anant National University Admission

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate and fellowship programs, selection to which depends on the National Level Entrance Test or the Entrance Test conducted by the University depending on the course.

  • The admissions to B.Arch depends on The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) rank.
  • The admissions to B.Design depends on the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination (UCEED) for Design.

Selection criteria

Anant National University Selection Criteria

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Selection process:

The candidates need to apply to ACPC and GOG separately. 50 seats are allotted by ACPC & GOG. These seats are filled as per the guidelines of ACPC. 
40 seats are allotted by Anant National University through All India Quota. Merit list for these seats is prepared by Anant National University.

Bachelor of Design

Selection process:

The selection for B.Des is based on a written entrance examination, a situation test followed by an interview conducted by the University. Students are supposed to carry their design portfolios at the time of the interview.

Master of Design: Integrated Product Design/Master of Urban Design

Selection process:

  1. The candidate needs to fill the online application form.
  2. All candidates are scheduled for a Telephonic Interview with the Director of the program.
  3. Shortlisted candidates are supposed to give an online logical & critical thinking test.
  4. Shortlisted candidates are invited to the campus for personal interview along with resume and work sample.

Anant Fellowship

Selection process:

The candidates need to fill the required application form and submit the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Work sample 

Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview.

Fellowship for Climate Action

Selection process:

The candidates are supposed to fill the required application form. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a telephonic interview and later for a personal interview.

How to apply

Steps to fill the application form:

  1. The candidates need to visit the official website of the University and click on ‘Admission’.
  2. The candidate needs to select ‘Application Form Online’ for the respective course and sign up with valid information.
  3. The candidate needs to login using the registered email ID and fill the application form.
  4. The candidate needs to pay the application processing fee of Rs. 250/- using the suggested payment method and upload the required documents.
  5. At last, the candidate needs to submit the application form online and keep a printed copy for future reference.

Scholarships

Financial aid

Scholarship Offered by Anant National University

The University provides Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loans, On-campus jobs to students who face financial problems.

Financial Aid

The University provides fees waivers ranging from 25% of academic fees to 100% of academic fees to the students who face financial crisis. If a student is facing severe financial stress, the Financial Aid of the University covers complete Educational Cost including tuition fees, residential costs, meals, excursions and study materials.

Merit-Based Scholarship for Undergraduate Programs

The University provides full fees waiver to academically bright students depending on their meeting the criteria as mentioned.

Scholarships for students admitted through UCEED

UCEED Rank Scholarship
1 – 1200 100% merit scholarship (4 years)
1201 – 2000 75% merit scholarship (4 years)
2001 – 3000 50% merit scholarship (4 years)

Scholarships for students admitted through ACPC and NATA:

  • The candidates who get admission through the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) are eligible for 100% tuition fees waiver for each year of the program, provided they are among the top 100 ranks in the list prepared by the Committee.
  • The candidates who have secured 140 and above in NATA Examination are eligible for 100% tuition fees waiver for first each year of the program.

Presidential Scholarship – Anant National University

The top 5 high achieving students get this prestigious full scholarship in postgraduate programs (including the Anant Fellowship program). Students with exceptional extra-curricular achievements are also eligible for this scholarship.

Presidential Scholars must have:

  • Exhibit and consistent academic achievement.
  • The candidate must have a CGPA of 3 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) and above from a recognized university.
  • 80% and above in both Class 10th and Class 12th Central or State board examinations.
  • An exceptional extra-curricular achievement such as winning at college, state, national, or international levels.

Governing Board (GB) Scholarship – Anant National University

Admitted Fellows get these scholarships. These scholarships include tuition, boarding, and lodging.

GB Scholars must have:

  • Students must have exhibited financial need and a reasonable academic record.
  • Students must have a combined annual family income of less than 12 lakhs p.a.
  • Students must have first-class or high second-class in Class 10th and Class 12th, and under-graduate studies

Anant Visionary Scholarship

Admitted Fellows having exceptional leadership/entrepreneurial ability are provided with this scholarship. They have to submit one or more of the following to be eligible for this scholarship.

  • They have to provide letters of recommendations from three people who can attest to their leadership potential.
  • They need to provide details of their start-up such as achievements, business plan, news coverage, billing details, funding details etc.
  • They must provide Certificates or other awards for leadership.
  • They need to provide details of the company’s financial assets (moveable and immovable property/investment/FD etc.) and Bank Statement for the entire financial year 2020-21.

Placements

The university holds an excellent placement record. It provides 100% placement guidance to its students so that they get their dream jobs with handsome salary packages. The university has a Career Services Office which actively towards maintaining the corporate connections to fulfil recruitment requirements. Every year top reputed organizations visit the campus for campus recruitments. Students also get good internship offers.

Some of the recruiters of University 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

Campus & hostel

Facilities 8

  • Classrooms
  • Laboratory
  • Library
  • Cafeteria
  • Medical
  • Sports
  • Auditorium
  • Security

Campus life

Anant National University Campus Life:

The University campus promotes both academic and co-curricular pursuits among its residents. The University has a lush green campus having a mesmerizing lake view from classrooms with the best academic learning experience. The lecture halls, studios, laboratories, library, workshops and computer centres are uniquely designed to meet the demands of the current generation.

Hostel & fees

As published by the college. Confirm the latest fees with the admissions office.

Anant National University UG & M.Des Hostel & Mess Fees

Rs. 1,45,000/0 p.a

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