Anant National University - [AnantU]

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<p><b>Anant National University</b> is accepting applications for the<b> 2026 academic session</b>. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and fellowship programs in Design, Architecture, Climate Technology, Visual Arts, Sustainability, and the Built Environment.</p>

<p>Admission to<b> BDes</b> programs is based on the <b>Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test (ADEPT) </b>followed by a Situation Round, Portfolio Review, and Personal Interaction. The university also accepts <b>UCEED </b>scores for admission and scholarship consideration. Admissions to other programs are based on eligibility criteria, entrance examinations, portfolio evaluation, and interviews as applicable.</p>

<p><span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Candidates can apply through the official admission portal available on the university website.</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>Admission Link:</strong></span><a href="https://admissions.anu.edu.in/?utm_source=collegedunia&amp;utm_medium=liveform_c&amp;utm_campaign=" target="_blank"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong> </strong></span>Anant National University Admissions 2026</a></p>

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<li><a href="#1">Anant National University Important Dates 2026</a>

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<li><a href="#4">Anant National University UG Admission 2026</a>
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<li><a href="#7">Anant National University PG Admission 2026</a>
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<li><a href="#8">Anant National University Doctoral &amp; Fellowship Admission 2026</a>
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<li><a href="#10">Anant National University Admission Process 2026</a>
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<li><a href="#11">Anant National University Cutoff </a>
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<li><a href="#12">Anant National University Scholarships 2026</a>
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<li><a href="#16">Anant National University Admission FAQs</a>
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<h2 id="1">Anant National University Important Dates 2026</h2>

<p>Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Anant National University must complete the application process before the prescribed deadlines.</p>

<h3 id="2">Application Dates</h3>

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<td style="text-align: center; width: 521px;">Last Date to Apply for BDes Admission</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 538px;">June 25, 2026</td>
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<h3 id="3">Gujarat ACPC Counselling Dates</h3>
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<h2 id="4">Anant National University UG Admission 2026</h2>

<p>Anant National University offers undergraduate programs across Design, Architecture, Climate Action, and Visual Arts disciplines.</p>

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<th style="text-align: center; width: 328px;">Course</th>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 328px;"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/59309-anant-national-university-anantu-ahmedabad/courses-fees?slug=bachelor-of-design-bdes&amp;course_type=Full-Time" target="_blank">B.Des</a></td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 731px;">Product Design, Communication Design, Space Design, Interaction Design, Moving Image Design, Transdisciplinary Design</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 328px;"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/59309-anant-national-university-anantu-ahmedabad/courses-fees?slug=bachelor-of-architecture-barch&amp;course_type=Full-Time" target="_blank">B.Arch</a></td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 731px;">Architecture</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 328px;"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/59309-anant-national-university-anantu-ahmedabad/courses-fees?slug=bachelor-of-technology-btech&amp;course_type=Full-Time" target="_blank">B.Tech</a></td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 731px;">Climate Action</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 328px;"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/59309-anant-national-university-anantu-ahmedabad/courses-fees?slug=bachelor-of-visual-arts-bva&amp;course_type=Full-Time" target="_blank">B.V.A</a></td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 731px;">Visual Arts</td>
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<h3 id="5"><span style="color:#FF0000;">UG Eligibility</span></h3>

<p><strong>BDes</strong></p>

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<li>Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board</li>
<li>Candidates from Science, Commerce, or Arts streams are eligible</li>
<li>Must qualify ADEPT or submit a valid UCEED score</li>
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<p><strong>BArch</strong></p>

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<li>Passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science/Information Technology, securing at least 45% marks in aggregate</li>
<li>OR passed a 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and at least 45% marks</li>
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<p><strong>BTech (Climate Action)</strong></p>

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<li>Passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics</li>
<li>Minimum 70% average in the best four subjects for candidates from CBSE/ICSE/State Boards</li>
<li>Reserved category candidates require a minimum of 40% marks</li>
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<p><strong>BVA</strong></p>

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<li>Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination (10+3 years of education) from a government-recognized board</li>
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<h3 id="6"><span style="color:#FF0000;">UG Selection Criteria</span></h3>

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<td style="text-align: center; width: 320px;">BDes</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 739px;">ADEPT / UCEED + Situation Round + Portfolio Review + Personal Interaction</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 320px;">BArch</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 739px;">NATA</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 739px;">JEE Main / NEET (if applicable) + Letter of Motivation + Interview</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 320px;">BVA</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 739px;">University Aptitude Test</td>
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<h2 id="7">Anant National University PG Admission 2026</h2>

<p>Postgraduate admissions are based on academic background along with portfolio quality, statement of purpose, and interview performance depending on the programme.</p>

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<th style="text-align: center; width: 312px;">Selection Criteria</th>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 162px;"><a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/59309-anant-national-university-anantu-ahmedabad/courses-fees?slug=master-of-design-mdes&amp;course_type=Full-Time" target="_blank">M.Des</a></td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 270px;">Integrated Product Design</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 316px;">Bachelor's degree (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern) from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 312px;">Portfolio Review + Statement of Purpose (SOP) + Personal Interview</td>
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<h2 id="8">Anant National University Doctoral &amp; Fellowship Admission 2026</h2>

<p>Doctoral and fellowship programmes focus on research capability, prior academic performance, and subject-specific experience in sustainability and related fields.</p>

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<td style="text-align: center; width: 392px;">Anant Fellowship in Sustainability and Built Environment</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 667px;">Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized institution before commencement of the fellowship</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 392px;">Anant Fellowship for Climate Action</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 667px;">Individuals must already be implementing solutions to mitigate climate change and should be interested in leveraging their existing skills for climate action</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; width: 392px;">PhD / Research Masters</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 667px;">Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. Candidates with a bachelor's degree are eligible only if they possess at least 3 years of professional work experience</td>
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<h3 id="9"><span style="color:#FF0000;">Selection Process</span></h3>

<p><strong>Anant Fellowship in Sustainability and Built Environment</strong></p>

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<li>Application Review</li>
<li>Telephonic Interview</li>
<li>Panel Interview</li>
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<p><strong>Anant Fellowship for Climate Action</strong></p>

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<li>Application Review</li>
<li>Interview with Shortlisted Candidates</li>
<li>Final Selection</li>
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<p><strong>PhD / Research Masters</strong></p>

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<li>RAA (Research Aptitude Assessment) Test</li>
<li>Personal Interview</li>
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<h2 id="10">Anant National University Admission Process 2026</h2>

<p>Anant National University conducts admissions through its online application portal. Depending on the programme, candidates may be required to appear for an entrance examination, portfolio review, aptitude test, interview, or research assessment.</p>

<h4><b><span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Admission Process Details</span></b></h4>

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<li>Visit the official website of Anant National University and complete the online application form.</li>
<li>Select the desired programme and submit the application along with the required documents.</li>
<li>Upload academic transcripts, photographs, portfolio, statement of purpose, research proposal, or other programme-specific documents, wherever applicable.</li>
<li>Appear for the relevant entrance examination such as ADEPT, NATA, JEE Main, NEET, University Aptitude Test, or RAA Test, depending on the course.</li>
<li>Shortlisted candidates may be invited for portfolio reviews, personal interviews, telephonic interviews, presentations, or interaction rounds.</li>
<li>The university evaluates candidates based on academic performance, entrance exam scores, portfolio quality, motivation, interview performance, and programme-specific requirements.</li>
<li>Selected candidates receive an admission offer from the university.</li>
<li>Complete document verification and pay the admission fee to confirm enrollment.</li>
<li>Report to the campus and participate in the orientation programme as per the academic schedule.</li>
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<h2 id="11">Anant National University Cutoff</h2>

<p>Anant National University offers admission to B.Tech (Climate Action) programs based on GUJCET scores and ACPC counselling. The cutoff trends vary each year depending on the number of applicants, seat availability, and exam difficulty level. <a href="https://collegedunia.com/university/59309-anant-national-university-anantu-ahmedabad/cutoff" target="_blank">GUJCET Cutoff 2025</a> tabulated below.</p>

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<td style="text-align: center; width: 559px;">36105</td>
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<h2 id="12">Anant National University Scholarships 2026</h2>

<p>Anant National University offers merit-based and need-based financial assistance to eligible students. The scholarship details are provided below.</p>

<h3 id="13"><span style="color:#FF0000;">UCEED-Based Scholarship</span></h3>

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<li>UCEED Rank 1&ndash;250: 100% tuition fee waiver and 100% hostel fee waiver</li>
<li>UCEED Rank 251&ndash;500: 100% tuition fee waiver and 50% hostel fee waiver</li>
<li>UCEED Rank 501&ndash;1000: 100% tuition fee waiver</li>
<li>UCEED Rank 1001&ndash;2000: 75% tuition fee waiver</li>
<li>UCEED Rank 2001&ndash;2500: 25% tuition fee waiver</li>
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<h3 id="14"><span style="color:#FF0000;">Scholarship for Wards of Defence Personnel</span></h3>

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<li>Children of martyred defence personnel: 100% tuition fee waiver</li>
<li>Children of injured and released / war-disabled personnel: 50% tuition fee waiver</li>
<li>Children of serving or retired defence personnel: 25% tuition fee waiver</li>
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<h3 id="15"><span style="color:#FF0000;">Need-Based Financial Aid</span></h3>

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<li>Available for students from financially constrained backgrounds</li>
<li>Assistance ranges from partial to 100% tuition fee waiver based on eligibility</li>
<li>Eligibility is assessed on family income, savings, investments, assets, and education loans</li>
<li>Awards are decided by the Financial Aid Committee</li>
<li>Aims to support students facing financial challenges in pursuing higher education</li>
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<h2 id="16">Anant National University Admission FAQs</h2>

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<p class="accordio">Ques. Is admission to Anant National University difficult?</p>

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<p>Ans. Admission difficulty at Anant National University varies by programme. Design and architecture-related courses such as BDes and BArch are more competitive as they involve multiple selection stages like entrance tests, portfolio review, and personal interviews. Programs like BVA or some postgraduate and fellowship courses are relatively less competitive but still require meeting eligibility criteria and clearing evaluation rounds. Overall, selection depends more on creativity, academic background, and aptitude rather than just marks.</p>
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<p class="accordio">Ques. Does Anant National University require a portfolio for all courses?</p>

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<p>Ans. No, a portfolio is not required for all courses. It is mandatory mainly for design-based and creative programmes such as BDes and MDes, where students are expected to showcase their artistic ability, ideas, and previous work. For other programmes like BTech, BArch, or fellowship and research courses, admission is based on entrance exams, academic scores, interviews, or aptitude assessments rather than portfolio submission.</p>
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<p class="accordio">Ques. Can students change their specialization after admission at Anant National University?</p>

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<p>Ans. Changing specialization after admission is not generally straightforward and depends on university policies, seat availability, and academic performance. In most cases, students are expected to continue in their chosen programme as the curriculum is structured from the beginning. However, in rare cases, requests may be considered during early semesters if there is a strong academic reason and approval from the concerned department.</p>
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<p class="accordio">Ques. Is attendance strict at Anant National University?</p>

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<p>Ans. Yes, attendance is taken seriously at Anant National University, especially in design, architecture, and studio-based courses where continuous participation is essential. Students are expected to maintain the minimum attendance requirement set by the university, and regular attendance is often linked to internal assessment and project submissions. However, the focus is not only on attendance but also on active participation in studio work and learning outcomes.</p>
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<p class="accordio">Ques. Does Anant National University provide placement or career support?</p>

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<p>Ans. Yes, Anant National University provides career support through its placement and career development initiatives. Students receive guidance on internships, industry projects, portfolio building, and job preparation. Since many programmes are design and project-oriented, students often get opportunities in studios, firms, startups, and research-based organisations. Career outcomes also depend heavily on portfolio strength, skills, and individual performance.</p>
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<p class="accordio">Ques. Are extracurricular, studio, and design-based activities conducted at Anant National University?</p>

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<p>Ans. Yes, the university regularly conducts extracurricular, studio-based, and interdisciplinary activities as part of its learning model. Students participate in design studios, workshops, live projects, exhibitions, competitions, and collaborative assignments. These activities are an important part of the curriculum and help students gain practical exposure, teamwork experience, and industry-relevant skills beyond classroom learning.</p>
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