University Review: Anant National University

1. Basic Information

2. Overview

Anant National University, also known as ANU, is India’s first DesignX University, focusing on design, architecture, sustainability, and built environment education. The university aims to nurture ‘Solutionaries’ who can address global challenges through interdisciplinary learning and innovation.

3. Academics & Programs

ANU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Design, Architecture, Urban Planning, Sustainability, and Climate Action. The curriculum emphasises real-world problem solving, studio-based learning, and industry partnerships. They believe in allowing students to select the course they are interested in. They have the main course that includes compulsory subjects and elective subjects from which students can select the required subjects and can pursue their interest in a specific design field. This is called a liberal curriculum.

They keep on updating their course and curriculum based on the contemporary demand of the market. This keeps them ahead of the competition, and students also get to learn about futuristic courses and topics.

4. Campus & Facilities

The campus is situated near S.P. Ring Road in Ahmedabad, offering modern classrooms, design studios, labs, a makerspace, and collaborative spaces. Students have access to international faculty and exchange opportunities.

Anant National University have different sections where students can master not only design but also different aspects of professional and personal life. ANU call it centres.

Aarambh Incubation Centre

Centre of Design Education (CODE) for Schools

Bloom Centre for Wellbeing

Anant Centre for Documentation and Development of Crafts (ACDC)

Anant Centre for Sustainability

Anant Centre for Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices

Centre for Public Policy Research and Design (CPRD)

Centre for Urbanisation and Cultural Economics

International Centre for Inclusive Cultural Leadership

School of Creative Practices and Entrepreneurship

Writing and Communication Studio

5. Achievements & Collaborations

• Partnerships with global institutions like The University of Pennsylvania, Design that Matters (DtM), and Sustain Labs Paris.
• Regularly organises workshops, conferences, and design summits.
• Focused research centres on sustainability and climate change.

6. Student Life

ANU promotes a vibrant student culture with clubs, exhibitions, innovation challenges, and cultural events. Its holistic approach integrates academics with extracurricular activities, fostering creativity and leadership.

7. Admission & Fees

• Entrance Exams Required:- (Yes, Anant Proficiency Test)
• Eligibility criteria:– (50% Marks in Standard XII from any stream)
• Fee structure:-  There are different fee structures for different programs, which may change during the new academic year. Please refer to Fees and Financial Aid:
• Financial Help: If you want to apply for financial aid, you first need to pay the acceptance fee for your program. After paying the fee, send an email to financialaid@anu.edu.in. Once your request is received, the financial aid team will open a special tab for you in the application portal. In this tab, you’ll find the list of documents you need to upload. Make sure to upload all the required documents before the given deadline.

To know more, please get in touch with our admission team:

• Joyjit Sinha Roy: +91 6353532001
• Nimisha Shah: +91 7861811992
• Aditi Bhattacharjee: +91 9313804177
• Ruchika Verma: +91 9099118131
• Divya Chandran: +91 9313804179
• Shilpa Patel: +91 9909047443

8. Placements & Industry Connect

• Placement rates, average & highest packages:- Depends upon the student’s performance during the interview, academic scores, and industry standards.
• Major recruiters:- TCS, Lodha, Larsen and Tubro, Cars 24, INI Design Studio, Open Space Design Studio, Accenture
• Internship Support:- Yes
• Incubation centres or entrepreneurship initiatives:- Dedicated team for this.

9. Strengths & Challenges

• Key strengths:-  Research, infrastructure, affordability, unique curriculum
• Areas to improve: Faculty shortage, placement scope, and location constraints

Final Remarks

Anant National University is an emerging hub for design and sustainability education in India. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary learning, innovation, and global collaboration, ANU is shaping future leaders who can create meaningful impact in society.