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Youwas Gill
Content Creator | Updated On 2022-10-19

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.

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. 

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.600 and can be done through any online mode such as card payment or net banking.
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

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.
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.

Fees and Eligibility

COURSE FEES
B.Des 300000/Yearly
M.Des 250000/Yearly
B.Arch. 88000/Yearly
B.Arch. 290000/Yearly

GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES

Anant National University, also known as AnantU, is India's first design university. AnantU was established in 2016 as a Private University by Laxman Gyanpith Trust and is approved by the Council of Architecture. Anant National University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate-level courses in the discipline of architecture and design.

Candidates can apply to the university online by visiting the official website. Admission to the courses is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination.

Candidates applying for the B.Arch course should have passed 10+2.
Candidates must qualify the NATA entrance test.
For admission in the B.Des programme, candidates are required to appear for the AnantU B.Des Entrance Test or UCEED.
Shortlisted candidates will further be called for Personal Interview.
For M. Des, candidates must appear for the AnantU M.Des Entrance Test followed by a personal interview.
Application fee: INR 250.

Anant National University UG Eligibility
Applicants seeking admission in AnantU must fulfill the below mentioned requirements:

For enrollment in B.Arch, candidates must have cleared their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects.
For admission to the B.Des programme, at least 50% aggregate marks in Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination or its equivalent examination from any stream (Science, Commerce and Arts/Humanities) from Gujarat State Board or any other state’s board or CBSE/ICSE/NIOS/IB is required.
Alternatively, the candidates are required to clear a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
Candidates applying for B.Arch course are required to qualify in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) examination with a valid score.
Candidates applying for B.Des programme are required to appear in the AnantU Design Entrance Test (DET)
After meeting all the requirements, selected candidates are called for a personal interview.

Basic Criteria :The admission criteria in AnantU is, The candidate should have a graduation degree or equivalent from a recognized institute.
Entrance Exam :At the Anant National University, selections are based on merit in the last qualifying examination and the marks/ rank obtained in the Entrance exams
Entrance Exam :online /offline (both)
Application Fee :250
Admission Process :Candidates applying for the B.Arch course should have passed 10+2. Candidates must qualify the NATA entrance test. For admission in the B.Des programme, candidates are required to appear for the AnantU B.Des Entrance Test or UCEED. Shortlisted candidates
Placements :Yes
Scholarship Schemes :The college provides the scholarship to the students who are bright and has achieved some success and good marks. And the information for the loan facility id not sure but the college is may be providing the loan
Specializations :Anant National University offers an M.Des course in two specializations: Integrated Product Design and Urban Design and Development
Intake :B.Arch: 90; B.Des: 500
Tuition Fee :NO

Admission CutOff Criteria

Hostel

Hostel For Hostel Type Total Annual Fee Security Fee
Male One Seater AC Room 200000 10000
Female One Seater AC Room 200000 10000

Scholarship

Faculty

Mr. Ajay Piramal

Designation :President
Qualification :Ph.D
Department :Design
Experience :10 Years

Snehal Nagarsheth

Designation :Prof.
Qualification :Master of Urban Design
Department :Design
Experience :10 Years

Jasmine Gohil

Designation :Prof.
Qualification :M.Plan
Department :Architecture
Experience :10 Years

Archana Baghel

Designation :Associate Professor
Qualification :M.Plan
Department :Architecture
Experience :10 Years

Ashish Tiwari

Designation :Associate Professor
Qualification :M.Plan
Department :Architecture
Experience :10 Years

Bhavik Mehta

Designation :Associate Professor
Qualification :M.Tech+ Ph.D
Department :Architecture
Experience :10 Years

Darpil Shah

Designation :Associate Professor
Qualification :M.S (Computer Science and Engineering)
Department :Master of Library and Information Science
Experience :10 Years

Dhara Dave

Designation :Associate Professor
Qualification :MCA
Department :Architecture
Experience :10 Years

Chaitali Sheth

Designation :Associate Professor
Qualification :Master of Urban Design
Department :Architecture
Experience :10 Years

Bhaskar Bhatt

Designation :Associate Professor
Qualification :MDS
Department :Design
Experience :10 Years

Ashima Banker

Designation :Associate Professor
Qualification :Master of Urban Design
Department :Design
Experience :10 Years

Anubha Kakroo

Designation :Professor And Director
Qualification :M.Arch
Department :Design
Experience :10 Years

Rupa Singh

Designation :Assistant Professor
Qualification :M.Plan
Department :Design
Experience :10 Years

Placement