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

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.

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

● 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

Anant National University (AnantU) Ahmedabad Admission 2020, Ranking, Reviews, Placement

Anant National University was established in the year 2016 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It offers B.Arch, B.Des and M.Des courses along with Fellowship program in full-time mode. For B.Des and B.Arch courses, the application form can be filled online by visiting the official website of Ananat National University (AnantU).

• 65% of the total seats available in B.Arch program offered by Anant National University are filled through ACPC Gujarat on All India basis.
• Remaining 35% seats are filled through AnantU admission test under Management Quota.
• For B.Des, the university conducts a separate entrance test named as AnantU Design Entrance Test.
• M.Des and Fellowship admissions are granted on the basis of candidates’ profile followed by an interview.
• In the case of Fellowship Program, candidates’ academic record, work samples and Statement of Purpose (SOP) are also considered at the time of final admission.

Latest Update: Admission is open for B.Des and M.Des courses at Anant National University for April session. AnantU Entrance Test will be conducted in the month of April 2020.

Anant National University (AnantU) Ahmedabad B.Arch & B.Des Admission 2020

At UG level, the university offers B.Arch and B.Des courses in full-time residential mode. 10+2 is the desired eligibility criteria for admission. Admission is offered under two categories; 65% seats through NATA under All India category and 35% seats through AnantU Admission Test under Management Quota. A separate entrance test is conducted by the university to grant admission in B.Des program.

Note: The application fee (to be paid online) for B.Arch course is INR 250.

Anant National University (AnantU) Ahmedabad M.Des Admission 2020

M.Des (IPD) is a two-year residential program offered by Anant National University in collaboration with University of Pennsylvania. Graduation in any discipline is mandatory for admission. Final admission is subject to evaluation of candidates’ initial application followed by an interview.

Key Point: Aspiring candidates need to mail their resumes along with required documents to mdes@anu.edu.in in PDF format.

Anant Fellowship: The University also offers Anant Fellowship for Graduates for which the admission is based on the following factors:

• Resume
• Statement of Purpose
• Work Sample
• Recommendation Letters

Note 1: Preferences will be given to the candidates from Architecture, Civil & Construction Engineering, Environmental Science and the relevant Social Science disciplines.

Note 2: Candidates have to mail all of the above-listed document to fellowshil@anu.edu.in in PDF format. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview round by the admission committee of the university.

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