Anant National University Admission 2026

Anant National University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Estd. 2016
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BDes 2026 applications closed on 6 May 2026. Other programmes follow rolling admission cycles — visit anu.edu.in for the latest notification. Updated: 2026-05-12

About Anant National University

Anant National University is a private design-focused university based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, established in 2016 through the Anant National University Act of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. Positioned as one of India's leading design universities, the institution follows its signature DesignX pedagogy — where the X represents enhancement — blending traditional design education with liberal arts, emerging technologies and hands-on community engagement to train students to become "solutionaries", graduates who address real-world problems with a solution-oriented mindset.

The university offers multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes spanning design, architecture, climate action and visual arts. Its flagship Bachelor of Design (BDes) is offered with specialisations in Product Design, Interaction Design, Space Design, Communication Design, Transdisciplinary Design, Moving Image, and Sustainable Fashion & Textile Design. Other programmes include the Bachelor of Architecture, BTech in Climate Action — billed as India's only BTech engineering programme dedicated to climate-change problem-solving — Bachelor of Visual Arts, Master of Design (Integrated Product Design), a PhD in Built Environment, Creative Practices and Design Excellence, and structured Anant Fellowships in Sustainability and Climate Action.

Anant National University has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat and holds a 5-Star rating in the Architecture category and a 4-Star rating in the University category under the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework (GSIRF) 2023-24. Its 78-acre campus on the Sanand-Bavla Highway houses five academic blocks, five residential facilities, collaborative classrooms, the FutureShift AR-VR product-innovation lab, a Climate Lab, makerspace, tinkering lab, photography lab, exhibition spaces and a 24/7 on-campus infirmary. The university maintains a 5:1 student-faculty ratio with roughly 1,900 students and 400 faculty members, and has more than 60 international academic collaborations including Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Pennsylvania, Cardiff University, Pratt University and Boston Architectural College.

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Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹1,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

ADEPT / NATA / UCEED
Conducted by Anant National University, Council of Architecture, IIT Bombay

Anant National University admits BDes students primarily through ADEPT — its own multilingual design entrance test, billed as India's first multilingual design aptitude exam — and also accepts UCEED scores. Bachelor of Architecture admission is based on NATA. Postgraduate and doctoral programmes use portfolio review combined with an entrance test and personal interview.

Other accepted exams

  • ADEPT
  • NATA
  • UCEED

Eligibility

Bachelor of Design (BDes): 10+2 in any stream with a valid ADEPT or UCEED score. Bachelor of Architecture: 10+2 with Mathematics plus a valid NATA score. BTech in Climate Action: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Bachelor of Visual Arts: 10+2 in any stream. Master of Design (Integrated Product Design): a relevant Bachelor's degree with portfolio review, entrance test and interview. PhD programmes: Master's degree with the minimum aggregate prescribed by UGC norms, followed by an entrance examination and interview.

Courses & Fees

ProgrammeLevelDurationFee
Bachelor of Design (BDes)—4 yearsINR 6,25,000 per annum
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)—5 yearsOn request — see anu.edu.in
BTech in Climate Action—4 yearsOn request — see anu.edu.in
Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA)—4 yearsOn request — see anu.edu.in
Master of Design (Integrated Product Design)—2 yearsOn request — see anu.edu.in
PhD — Built Environment / Creative Practices / Design Excellence—3 to 5 yearsOn request — see anu.edu.in
Anant Fellowship in Sustainability and Built Environment—1 yearOn request — see anu.edu.in
Anant Fellowship in Climate Action—1 yearOn request — see anu.edu.in

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
BDes 2026 application deadline 06 May 2026 – 06 May 2026 application Anant National University Closed
ADEPT / UCEED / NATA entrance tests TBA exam Anant National University / IIT Bombay / Council of Architecture Upcoming
Counselling, interview and admission rounds TBA counselling Anant National University Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the official notification
    Visit anu.edu.in for the latest admission notification — the 2026-27 programme list, eligibility, fee structure and entrance criteria are published there in full.
  2. 2
    Register and apply online
    Create an account on the university's online application portal, complete personal and academic details, upload supporting documents (and a portfolio for design, architecture or visual-arts programmes) and pay the application fee.
  3. 3
    Appear for the entrance test
    BDes applicants take ADEPT or submit UCEED scores, Bachelor of Architecture applicants take NATA, and postgraduate aspirants go through portfolio review followed by an entrance test and interview.
  4. 4
    Confirm your admission
    Shortlisted candidates receive an offer of admission, pay the tuition fee within the timeline indicated in the offer and report to the campus on Sanand-Bavla Highway, Ahmedabad.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Minimum qualifying criteria Candidates must clear the prescribed entrance test (ADEPT, NATA or UCEED depending on the programme) and meet the programme-wise minimum qualifying marks in 10+2. The final merit list weights entrance performance, academic record and portfolio (for design, architecture and visual-arts programmes). Programme-specific cut-offs are released by the university on anu.edu.in after each admission round.

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

The university offers a mix of merit-based and need-based scholarships, with around 25% of every incoming batch receiving financial aid through Anant National University and the Anant Education Foundation. Students are also eligible for AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships, Gujarat State Government scholarships, and SC/ST/SEBC/EWS post-matric scholarships routed through Digital Gujarat and the National Scholarship Portal.

Reservations

Anant National University follows the Gujarat State reservation policy — SC 7%, ST 15%, SEBC 27% and EWS 10%, along with 5% horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Admissions are processed against the prescribed reservation roster in addition to merit and entrance-test performance.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Anant National University?
Anant National University admits students primarily through ADEPT / NATA / UCEED. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Anant National University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Anant National University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Anant National University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Anant National University accept ADEPT / NATA / UCEED scores?
ADEPT / NATA / UCEED is the primary basis for admission at Anant National University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.