Anant offers a range of minor and elective courses to make learning multidisciplinary. These courses offer students an opportunity to try various possibilities, pursue co-curricular interests, discover new passions and change their way of thinking and processing things.

Visit our website to know more about these courses.

Space design includes interior design, landscape design, exhibition design, set design and retail design, among many others.

An interior designer undertakes projects that include arranging the layout of spaces within a building, as well as projects that require an understanding of technical issues such as window and door positioning, acoustics and lighting.

Interior designers work on a variety of projects. They analyse client needs, create plans and specifications, and ensure a project is finished within the timeline and budget. Interior designers mainly work at design firms, architecture firms, corporates, government organisations, start-ups or start their own design studio/practice.

Communication design prepares students to conceptualise and execute the visual side of printed materials and electronic media output.
Students can look at exciting career opportunities in a wide array of industries, including advertising, media, publishing, public relations, the tech sector, fashion, entertainment and even government agencies. Communication designers work as art directors, animators, creative directors, graphic designers, illustrators, printmakers, production designers, etc.

Transdisciplinary Design is for those passionate about devising solutions to complex multidisciplinary problems. Students are introduced to tools and working methods to address pressing issues at both local and global levels. Transdisciplinary designers receive training in all fields of design and choose courses from other design disciplines.

Transdisciplinary designers pursue entrepreneurial opportunities or work as independent consultants. They also work in reputed design consultancies. They find work as designers in the development sector too, catering to fields of their interest such as education, livelihood, agriculture, health care and public services.

Interaction Design focuses on the interaction between users and products. These products range from software, like apps, games, websites, etc. The goal of an interaction designer is to create products that enable the user to achieve their objective(s) in the best possible manner and create the best user experience for consumers.

An interaction designer works closely with the product development department and advocates for the users. One can explore job opportunities with software giants such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, among many others.

Product designers are responsible for managing the end-to-end processes of product creation, including an understanding of product requirements, brainstorming for ideas, creating prototypes and developing the final product after thorough market research.

Product designers innovate with an eye on the cost, aesthetics, prestige value, product functionality, assembling and disassembling of the product, along with the maintenance process and costing.

Product design careers cover a broad spectrum of industries, from manufacturing, information technology, start-ups, NGOs, etc. Product designers could work in corporates or independently as freelancers. A product designer typically works as part of a team, often comprising junior, middle and senior positions. Eventually, the product designer rises to the position of Design Manager or Creative Lead, overseeing the design as well as administrative and managerial aspects, while contributing towards the overall growth of the business.

With the success of make in India project launched in 2014, India is now becoming a global manufacturing hub and therefore a Global Innovation hub too with Design as an industry growing at the CAGR (Compound Annual Growth rate) of 25% every year and in next 5 years, it is assumed that India will be requiring more than 6,00,000 designers.

Students of undergraduate programmes at Anant choose their preferred courses for each specialisation. While some courses are mandatory, Anant offers various elective courses, and students can choose the subject according to their preference. The class size is determined based on these choices made by the students and hence has no limitation. Generally, the class size for studio courses is around 20, and for seminar courses, it is around 40.

Every individual has a natural talent/affinity for a field of study. A creative bent of mind is not linked to artistic skills alone. A person can have the ability to look at things with a unique perspective or a knack for out-of-the-box thinking that leads to problem-solving. If you have any of these traits and an eye for detail, then you are an excellent fit for our design programmes.

Since ADEPT is held online every year, and not at any test centre, the portfolio is not necessary. However, the portfolio will be needed during the interview round.

The topics that are generally included in Anant’s Design Entrance and Proficiency Test (ADEPT) are general knowledge, general aptitude, creative thinking, logical reasoning and problem solving.

A student applying for the Bachelor of Design programme should have passed his/her 12th-grade board exams with a minimum of 50% marks. The student will have to take ADEPT (Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test), Anant’s online entrance test comprising three stages – MCQ round, Situation Test and Portfolio Interview.

Although it is not necessary to have a laptop, it is desirable that students have one for ease of learning. Ideally, your laptop should be capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software. The other basic requirements are listed below.
Recommended Laptop Configuration.

16 G B RAM 
Intel Core 7
256  GB Hard disk
Graphics accelerator recommended

It is recommended, though not compulsory, that all students purchase an external hard drive for additional portable storage and file backup (1TB is the ideal capacity).

UX and UI design are part of interaction design. In fact, interaction design graduates are employed by the ever-growing digital industry as UX / UI designers in large numbers. Interaction design largely concerns itself with the design of digital products, environments, systems and services, and often extends itself to the non-digital realm, like extrapolating on how people might interact with the physical environment, systems, spaces, objects, other people, society, organisations, etc.

Although game design is considered a field on its own, many aspects overlap with interaction design. For example, interaction designers regularly apply gamification principles to design interactive systems, often to motivate people to behave in a particular way. On the other hand, one of the ways in which game designers apply interaction design, especially in the case of digital games, is in the design of the controls, information architecture, task flows and general usability of the game itself.

Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design is special for its future-forward approach. It blends eco-friendly values, modern tech and a worldwide outlook. It strives to lessen the industry’s environmental footprint while fostering creativity and ingenuity. This forward-thinking approach not only transforms the way we design and produce fashion but also leaves a positive impact on the environment and society as a whole.
The programme’s objective is to cultivate adaptable and industry-ready professionals for the fashion industry who are adept at creatively and responsibly addressing challenges. These individuals will draw upon a profound understanding of their chosen fields and a critical awareness of the societal, cultural, economic and sustainable influences on the environment. By incorporating a global perspective, this programme equips students to navigate the intricacies of an ever-evolving fashion landscape, thereby contributing to a future that is both sustainable and socially responsible.

Anant’s state-of-the-art, award-winning campus is well-equipped with collaborative classrooms, studio spaces and a workshop area for carpentry, metalwork, clay and textiles. The vibrant courtyard, picturesque lake, spacious amphitheatre and lush green landscape surrounding the main building add to the charm of the beautiful campus.
Anant offers world-class amenities, including a Multipurpose Hall with a capacity of 450 people, Gallery Space for exhibiting student’s work, Makerspace, an 8150 sq ft collaborative workshop area for students to explore various materials (wood, bamboo and metal), clay studio, Textile Lab with 4 looms for weaving, Pattern-making Lab with table top looms, Garment Construction Lab for different kinds of sewing, FutureShift, an advanced Product Design Lab equipped with cutting edge emerging technologies for rapid prototyping, 3D printing, 3D scanning and laser cutting, EarthLink 23.72, with artificial intelligence and hyper-visualisation as core attributes, Sound Recording Studio, Production Studio, LOVE Lab, a collaborative lab, Learning Commons, an ultra-modern academic resource centre spanning 4520 sq ft and outfitted with state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, Computer Lab, Photography Lab and Tinkering Lab.

Anant also has a 24/7 medical service facility on campus in partnership with Blue Circle Medi Services. It features a four-bed daycare setup designed to offer primary care services with qualified nursing personnel and a doctor on duty at all times. Equipped with necessary health monitoring tools, the facility can administer fluids (IV), perform wound dressings and provide other essential medical treatments. Additionally, it maintains a well-stocked inventory of essential medicines to address common health issues promptly. Understanding the importance of advanced medical support, Anant has established tie-ups with nearby hospitals to facilitate seamless access to tertiary care when needed.

Interior design predominantly deals with enhancing the interior spaces and adding value by creating an efficient and aesthetically pleasing environment for the user occupying the space in the personal or professional domain.

Space Design includes interior design as well as other habitable and experiential spaces such as exhibitions, sets, events, virtual spaces, urban interiors, modular temporary habitats, transportation spaces and various other kinds of spaces that we encounter in daily life and require a designer’s attention.

Anant’s faculty form the backbone of the University’s vision to nurture solutionaries of tomorrow. Holding strong academic credentials and vast industry and teaching experience, Anant’s faculty are more like mentors for the students, striving to help them achieve their goals.

Anant regularly invites faculty from various global institutions for courses, providing a global perspective to the students. Recently, faculty like James Hegarty from Cardiff University, Phillip Ellis from the University of Pennsylvania, Irena Romandik from New York University, Sharon Ravitch from the University of Pennsylvania, Garret Westlake, Associate Vice Provost for Innovation, Executive Director and Professor, da Vinci Center for Innovation from VCU, have been to Anant.

Anant’s 75 full-time faculty, as well as more than 200 visiting and adjunct faculty, are from different generations and backgrounds. 12 are full-time professors (this includes the Professor of Practice and Design Chair), and 3 are women. 16 of the full-time faculty are associate professors, and 47 are assistant professors, and out of these, 26 are women.

Many members of the full-time faculty hold a doctorate, while the majority have earned terminal professional degrees in different fields of design with substantial experience in various forms of artistic and professional practice. Our location in Ahmedabad, combined with our growing academic reputation and professional networks, allows us to draw on a distinguished and diverse group of adjunct and visiting faculty with a variety of interests, philosophies and specialisations.

The BDes programme offers 7 major and 11 minor specialisations. The majors include Product Design, Communication Design, Interaction Design, Moving Image, Space Design, Transdisciplinary Design and Sustainable Fashion and Textile. The minors include Furniture Design, Green Product Design, Sustainable Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Behavioural Science, Visual Arts, Moving Image, Urban Design, Health and Wellbeing, Immersive Media and Entrepreneurship.

Submit an online application via the programme portal. The application can be saved and revisited before submission.

Round 1: Application review
Round 2: Telephonic interview (assessing motivation and background)
Round 3: Panel interview (online or in person) with faculty and experts

Yes. We will coordinate with you and provide any documents required from our end to apply for the visa. However, we do not provide sponsorship or waivers for visa application fees and travel expenses.

Yes. All applicants are treated as fresh applicants each year. Your past outcome does not affect future applications.

The admissions requirements are as mentioned below:

• An undergraduate degree in any discipline. Students in their final year of study are also eligible to apply, so long as they will complete their degree by the start of the programme.
• Applicants must show a demonstrated commitment to improving the Built Environment and an understanding of the issues pertaining to this area.
• A combination of good academics and extracurricular activities.

The fee structure is as mentioned below:

• Tuition: ₹5,00,000 INR
• Accommodation & Meals (on-campus, double occupancy): ₹3,02,500
• Off-campus housing (double occupancy): ₹2,75,000

Need-based and merit-based financial aid is available for tuition support. If you receive an offer of admission from the Fellowship, you can apply for financial aid. Your aid application will be assessed on family income and merit-related criteria.

No stipend is paid to fellows for the duration of the programme. However, internship opportunities are available on campus, and Fellows can opt for them if it’s aligned with their skills.

All accepted Fellows receive a Post-graduate Diploma in Sustainability and Built Environment upon completion of the one-year programme. Those enrolling in the MSc programme take the Fellowship as Year 1 and proceed to a second year focused on dissertation and research to earn the MSc in Sustainability and Built Environment.

After the graduation, Fellows:

• Launch their own social ventures.
• Join leading organisations in the development and sustainability sectors.
• Pursue further education or research in top universities globally.
• Join public policy, design or urban innovation initiatives.

The benefits of Anant Fellowship in Sustainability and Built Environment include:

• Learn from renowned global faculty and leading industry experts.
• Join a worldwide alumni network of sustainability and built-environment innovators.
• Build the capacity to design sustainable, equitable solutions and influence development discourse.

Typically, classes are scheduled Monday-Saturday between 9 AM and 6 PM. Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for working on the Live Action Project. However, there would be some changes as per the design of the module and LAP work.

In addition to classroom sessions, all faculty members provide office hours for one-on-one or group interaction with fellows before, during or after their modules. Fellows also have the option of being directly mentored by the faculty.

The programme is structured around thematic tracks, including:

• Societal and Cultural
• Fundamentals of Built Environment
• Design for Development
• Self‑Growth and Leadership
• Language and Methodology
• Live‑Action Project (LAP)

Learning includes studio sessions, field visits, workshops, seminars and a real-world Live‑Action Project.

No, fresh graduates and early career professionals are welcome to apply. Work experience also includes internships and voluntary work, even if you have worked outside of the domain of the built environment.

Open to graduates (10 + 2 + 3/4 years) in any discipline. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to improving the built environment. There is no restriction on age, nationality or work background ─ diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

The Fellowship is open to individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, including architecture, design, engineering, social science, policy, planning, economics and more, who are committed to building a sustainable future.

Anant Fellowship curriculum is designed by experts in the fields of design, architecture, liberal arts, management and technology. The programme is curated to include multiple perspectives from disciplines such as art history, sociology, economics and gender studies so that the Fellows can be trained to build a nuanced perspective in their problem-solving approach.

The Anant Fellowship is a one-year, full-time postgraduate programme designed to prepare students and practitioners to tackle challenges in the built environment through interdisciplinary learning, leadership development and hands-on projects.

Anant National University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 in 2016. The BTech in Climate Change programme follows all the norms and regulations as prescribed by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

The Anant Design IsCool is organised by Anant National University at its campus in Ahmedabad. Click here for directions

Anant Design IsCool – Summer 2025 has two editions. Edition 1 is from 5 – 15 May 2025, and edition 2 is from 25 May to 5 June 2025. Stay tuned for details on the Winter edition.

The Anant Design IsCool participants occupy world-class, twin-sharing facilities on Anant National University’s campus. Air-conditioned rooms are available to the participants at the student residences of Anant National University. Separate residential blocks are designated for male and female occupants.

No, Anant Design IsCool – Summer 2025 has two editions to accommodate students with varying school schedules.

Yes, all participants will receive a certificate upon completing the Anant Design IsCool.

Please write to us at swaastha@anu.edu.in , and we will address your queries.

This programme does not guarantee funding. However, the selected startups will be able to pitch to potential and relevant investors.

Yes, the entire cohort must attend all sessions.

No, there is no application fee for the programme.

The programme will be conducted in a blended mode.

The duration of the programme is 12 weeks.

The application opens on the 7th of June and the applicants can apply through the link on the website.

Start-ups registered in India with a solution that is deployed or deployment-ready.

Anant has a well-equipped infirmary with expert medical assistance available 24/7.

Relatives or local guardians can meet participants during the visiting hours:

• Between 8.30 – 10 am

• During lunch hours

• Between 4.30 – 9.30 pm

Yes, Anant organises a morning Heritage Walk to the Walled City of Ahmedabad and a visit to the Sabarmati Riverfront for all the participants.

Anant Summer IsCool offers workshops on Entrepreneurship/Graphic Design/Photography/Product Design/Filmmaking/Toy Design/Designing Experiences/Animation/Game Design/Policy Design/Sustainable Fashion. The participants must fill in their top three preferences during the online registration. Since a limited number of slots are available for each workshop, participants will be allotted any of the three workshops listed in their form.

If you sing, dance or play a musical instrument, we encourage you to bring them during your stay and showcase your talent.

• The day begins at 7 am with optional morning activities such as nature walk, yoga, meditation, etc. at our 78-acre campus

• Breakfast between 8.30 – 9.30 am

• Workshops start at 10 am

• Lunch break at 1 pm

• Workshops conclude at 4.30 pm

• Snacks time at 5 pm

• Leisure time between 5.30 – 6.30 pm

• Evening entertainment activities between 6.30 – 7.30 pm

• Dinner and evening events from 7.30 pm onwards

• Parental check-ins and zoom events 8.30 pm onwards

While wearing your school uniform is not mandatory for all days of the event, we encourage you to consider wearing it on the final day event.

Participants may pack comfortable and casual clothing suitable for hot weather. Lightweight and breathable clothes like cotton shirts, t-shirts and shorts, comfortable walking shoes or sandals and sun protection items like hats and sunglasses can be required. Laundry facilities will be available at the hostel.

Since this is a design workshop, participants are advised to carry common stationery items like a pair of small scissors, a cutter, pens, pencils, erasers, colours, sketch pens, metal scales, glue, etc. These items are also available for purchase in the stationery shop located within the university campus.

We serve delicious vegetarian meals for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. Participants who have allergies or medical conditions are requested to inform the management in advance and mention in in the registration form. Our campus also has an in-house cafeteria where participants can purchase food and beverages as needed. Healthy summer drinks will be served to ensure the participants remain hydrated and energised.
These include:

• Buttermilk

• Nimbu Pani

• Aam Panna

• Fruit Juices

• Sugarcane Juice

Anant National University is approximately 45 minutes away from the airport, railway station (Kalupur) and bus stops (Geeta Mandir, Nehrunagar, Shahibaug).

With parental consent, participants can opt to stay with their local guardians/relatives. They will have to submit a parental consent letter during the registration process.

Anant National University will offer accommodation to all outstation students upon request and pre-registration within the university’s student housing facilities.

For more information about the Climate Champion Programme, including programme details, guidelines, and updates, please visit the programme website or contact the Anant School of Climate Action directly.

Individuals or organizations can support the programme by offering sponsorship, providing expertise or resources, volunteering as mentors or workshop facilitators, or spreading awareness about the initiative within their networks.

Key stakeholders include Anant School of Climate Action, participating schools, Climate Champions, academic representatives, government bodies such as the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and collaborating organizations like AARAMBH.

The award recognises and celebrates the achievements of top-performing schools in promoting climate awareness and action. It serves as a symbol of prestige, motivation, and validation for participating schools and Climate Champions.

The evaluation process involves quarterly reporting by schools and Climate Champions, assessment of their activities and impact by a designated evaluation panel, and recognition of top-performing schools during the award ceremony.

Schools can register for the programme by filling out the registration form available on the programme website and submitting it within the specified registration period.

Climate Champions are tasked with spreading awareness about climate change, participating in workshops and events, implementing climate-related initiatives within their schools, and regularly communicating with Anant School of Climate Action.

Participants in the programme gain access to workshops, internships, and educational resources focused on climate change and sustainability. They also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects and initiatives to promote climate action within their schools and communities.

The programme is open to schools located within Ahmedabad, India. Students in grades 7 through 12 are eligible to participate as Climate Champions, along with their respective schools.

The Climate Champion Programme is an initiative led by Anant School of Climate Action at Anant National University, designed to empower youth in Ahmedabad to become proactive advocates for climate awareness and action.

The fees for the Anant Design IsCool – Summer 2025 edition are INR 15,000, including lodging, boarding and workshop expenses.

The Anant Design IsCool welcomes all school students from grades 9 – 12, parents, school educators and administrators.

Anant Design IsCool familiarise school students, parents and educators with the diverse facets of design. Through Design Thinking masterclasses and engaging hands-on modules led by renowned designers, participants explore filmmaking, entrepreneurship, product design, communication design, interaction design, visual arts and sustainable fashion.

Humanities or Arts is a well-known stream for pursuing a Design course in India. Well, it’s not mandatory to have Arts streams for designing, students from any stream can do design courses.

• Why choose Bachelor of Design?
• Bachelor of Design course from Top Bachelor of Design College opens countless career opportunities with a handsome salary package. The average salary package of BDes graduates is around 5-6 LPA.
• How to become a designer in India?
• To become a successful designer in India, you need to have a creative mindset along with an advanced BDes degree from the best bachelor of design university. Apply for various workshops and internship programs to gain more work experience and exposure.
• How can I get into designing after 12th?
• After your 12th, you can enrol in the BDes program at ANU which is one of the top bachelor of product design colleges in India. You need to apply online and appear in the AnantU Design Entrance Test (DET).

Humanities or Arts is a well-known stream for pursuing a Design course in India. Well, it’s not mandatory to have Arts streams for designing, students from any stream can do design courses.

Anant National University (ANU) offers 4 years of BDes courses in India with multiple internship and placement programs. It is the 1st designX university in India and is known as the best Bachelor of Design University in India.

Anant National University (ANU) is the top Bachelor of Design University based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is known as the best design institute with multiple UG, PG and PhD programs.

Bachelor of design university offers 4 years of a bachelor of design degree in India. Bachelor of Design or BDes is a noted undergraduate degree in the field of design.

Candidates can apply for financial aid only after they are selected for the programme. Need-based scholarships are available to deserving candidates.

JEE score is not mandatory.

For AY 2025 -26 : Rs. 2,62,000/- per annum is the Tuition Fee for BTech.
For more information, visit https://anu.edu.in/admissions/fees-financial-aid/

• Space engineer
• Investor
• Renewable energy developer
• Geo-engineer
• Climate data scientist
• Researcher
• Climate scientist
• Project associate
• Consultant
• Climate finance analyst
• Sustainability officer

Candidates with this degree will have the opportunity to work in both the public and private sectors, as well as academia. This degree will prepare you for a career as a lead climate engineer or in research and development.

Technologies used to mitigate or adapt to the effects of climate change are referred to as Climate Technologies. They aid in measuring, predicting and simulating various climate scenarios, help minimise greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy sources like wind, solar and hydropower.

Yes, there is an application fee of Rs 1500. You will be asked to pay when you have filled in your application form. Waivers may be available in exceptional circumstances.

The test will be scheduled for mid-June 2021. The exact dates will be announced here and communicated to all candidates who submit an EOI.

Applicants are required to submit an application including a (1) CV, (2) work sample as “evidence of research preparation” (up to 5000 words), (3) UGC-NET certification (if available), (4) names and contacts of three referees and (5) a research proposal of up to 1200 words in the specified format.

The selection process will be carried out in following stages:

• Research Aptitude Assessment (mandated by the UGC; if applicable)

• Research proposal assessment (for direct PhD applicants only. Applicant may be recommended to enrol for integrated PhD with exit option after 2 years)

• Research proposal presentation (with viva, for direct PhD applicants only. Applicant may be recommended to enrol for integrated PhD with exit option after 2 years)

• Personal/Online Interview

The applicant must be:

• An M.Phil. or Masters by Research degree from an Indian or international university

• Or, a recognised postgraduate degree in any discipline

• Or, a four- or five-year undergraduate degree with a substantive research or thesis component (Candidate may be recommended to enrol for integrated PhD with exit option after 2 years)

• Or, an undergraduate degree and substantial research or professional experience (Candidate may be recommended to enrol for integrated PhD with exit option after 2 years)

For detailed information, click here

Figure 1: Admissions eligibility, based on qualifications and experience (From Anant National University “Research Masters-PhD Programme: Draft Procedures and Guidelines”)

Figure 2: Eligibility for the Direct Part-time PhD Programme (From Anant National University “Research Masters-PhD Programme: Draft Procedures and Guidelines”)

Figure 3: Admissions Process for Direct PhD and Integrated Research Master’s-PhD Programme (Check Figure 1 and Figure 2 for eligibility) (From Anant National University “Research Masters-PhD Programme:

For details related to the admission requirements, the eligibility conditions and the programme, send an expression of interest, consisting of a CV and cover letter with a statement of purpose to research@anu.edu.in
Please indicate whether you would be interested in a part-time or full-time programme and which specialization would interest you most.

Applicants will be evaluated on how well they demonstrate “evidence of research preparation” in the form of one or more of the following, which they must submit:

• Research skills coursework and/or a supervised research project that includes an independently completed written report, as part of the programme of study at the Bachelor’s and/or Master’s programmes.
• Scholarly papers involving a substantial contribution as an author, published in recognized academic journals or edited volumes from recognized academic publishers.
• Research or technical reports contributed by the candidate for industry, government, or business, which adhere to the broad conventions of academic publishing.
• “A scholarly approach to creative work as research investigation” shown through a critical discussion of creative work, the candidates’ own or others.
• Industry or work experience independently planning and executing a project.

You can send in your applications through the following link:https://www.anu.edu.in/application/register-fca.php

The Anant Fellowship for Climate Action is an 8-month multidisciplinary programme. There is no option of studying part time.

After launching in 2019, our programme received over 1578 applications from 36 countries for 20 seats. Each year, 20-25 Fellows are accepted into the programme. Our founding cohort comprises of Fellows from 10 countries.

The Fellowship for Climate Action tackles the problem of growing climate anxiety by offering you ways to be part of big solutions to mitigate climate change. You will work directly with mentors to power up sustainable, successful solutions to adequately negate the impact of climate change.

The course structure is based on self-paced learning, allowing Fellows the flexibility to learn at their own pace and schedule. You can learn remotely while collaborating with our growing community of Fellows and Mentors.

The Fellowship includes 500 hours of self-paced learning that Fellows can carry out at their own pace and locations remotely, combined with 40 hrs of in-person learning and mentorship over 10 days in Ahmedabad.

We offer you the chance to take on leadership positions in the USD 3 trillion Climate Change industry while also remaining an active member of the Fellowship for Climate Action community.

As a Fellow, you will

• Learn advanced-level technical skills from leading international academicians and practitioners across carbon accounting, energy efficiency, industry best practices, and climate policy.

• Make an exponential change within yourself by developing yourself as a changemaker.

• Embark upon an exciting journey with the most influential climate leaders as your mentors.

• Collaborate with like-minded individuals from across the world

• Benefit from coaching, negotiation, and customised attention to enhance your leadership skills.

• Shape India’s discourse on climate change and relay it to the world.

We offer you the chance to take on leadership positions in the USD 3 trillion Climate Change industry while also remaining an active member of the Fellowship for Climate Action community.

You are well suited to apply for the Fellowship if you have an accomplished record in mitigating climate change or if you have equivalent advanced transferable skills. You must also be ready to be propelled into working with climate pioneers in their fields. Though there is no age, degree, or background criteria to apply for the Fellowship, you should demonstrate strong commitment to working towards solutions for climate change.

The selection process is as follows:

• Online ApplicationOnline Application: Your application will help us understand your experiences and motivation to join the Anant Fellowship for Climate Action and what makes you a suitable fit for the Fellowship.

• InterviewInterview: After we have reviewed your application form, you will be invited to attend two thirty-minute online interviews. The first interview will assess your technical knowledge and the work you have done so far. The second interview will evaluate your compatibility with our programme’s ethos.

Next, we will get in touch with your referee to gather further information that will be useful for our evaluation.

• Mentor voteMentor vote: Your profile and performance in the previous rounds will be shared with the Anant Fellowship for Climate Action mentor panel for a final vote. Please note, your presence will not be required in this round.

Yes. All applicants are treated as first-timers in every admission cycle. Your previous application results will not affect new application submissions.

The Anant Fellowship for Climate Action is open to those who want to lead the biggest solutions for mitigating climate change. There is no age, degree, or background criteria to apply for the Fellowship, but you will have an advantage if you have some prior expertise in the climate sector.

You can apply regardless of your age. There is no age, degree, or background criteria to apply for the fellowship.

The referees mentioned in your application form could be from any sector as long as they have known you in a professional capacity.

The annual fees for the program is INR 110,000 payable to Anant National University. The fees can be paid in 1, 2, or 3 installments. Any travel and boarding expenses for the on-campus program will be borne by the Fellow.

The Fellowship offers you a need-based scholarship through a work-study format. The scholarship is awarded on two criteria:

• If your family annual income is less than or equal to 5,00,000 INR

• In the case of merit-based scholarship, the Scholarship Committee evaluates your applications based on strong climate sector commitment, leadership potential, relevant work experience, outstanding academic results and reference reports.

Please indicate your requirement for financial aid in your online application. The Admission Committee will make the final decision on this upon evaluating your eligibility.

You will find out the status of your financial aid appeal when you receive the admission offer.

Write to us at climateaction@anu.edu.in

Graduates from any discipline who have secured a minimum of 50% in his/her graduation exams are eligible to apply. Students need to take an entrance test and submit a portfolio, followed by a personal interview with the admissions committee.

Anant Fellowship is a one-year postgraduate diploma programme in the built environment. The programme is designed to incorporate the best learning practices through a flexible multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary curriculum. In addition to classroom lectures delivered by leading academics, industry practitioners and experts; the programme includes field visits, studio sessions, workshops, seminars and the Live-Action Project (LAP). At the end of the programme, Fellows will be awarded a post-graduate diploma certificate.

Master of Design in Urban Design at AnantU is an interface of architecture, urban planning and strategic management. Poised to prepare urban solutionaries, the programme is designed to prepare professionals who can work on the project cycle from conceptualisation to implementation. The scale of projects is focussed on the neighbourhood and local area, within the context of larger urban systems.

This programme is curated on the premise that the present and future of urban transformations is focused on appropriate design intervention, after adequate public consultation and followed by robust implementation mechanism.

The programme encourages students to collate inferences in a multidisciplinary manner to find solutions to various urban problems. This is done across four verticals: Society & People; Environment & Ecology; Technology & Networks; and Management & Governance. The distinct but interrelated modules are carefully curated and designed, as a convergence of two or more verticals, which gives students the knowledge of the complexities in urban areas and introduces them to varied perspectives.

No specific eligibility criteria are required for the Fellowship. The programme is open to candidates who have an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree in any discipline. However, the programme team is keen to include students and working professionals who have a demonstrated commitment towards the built environment, leadership aptitude, good communications skills and the ability to work in a collaborative learning environment.

This programme is offered in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania. It combines the disciplines of engineering, management and design to help students develop the ability to analyse real-world challenges from multiple perspectives and solve them holistically using appropriate design methodologies.

The programme is built around a learning-by-doing model offering traditional and modular courses that draw from design, engineering, and business disciplines. It emphasises both independent and collaborative work. The programme prepares students for future roles as entrepreneurs, designers, design researchers, product engineers and leaders of front-end innovation teams.

You can apply for the Fellowship through the application portal on our website. To apply, register on the website and fill out the application form – here.

You can also submit your application via post. To apply, please follow the steps given below:

• Download and print the application form from the website

• Fill out the form manually and mail it to Anant Fellowship, Anant National University, Sanskardham Campus, Bopal-Ghuma-Sanand Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382115
• The programme team will send a confirmation email when we receive the application.

The University offers bridge courses as part of the M.Des. programme. It has designed these courses to enable students from different educational backgrounds to acquire skill sets required to pursue the programme successfully. These bridge courses impart a fundamental understanding of design to create a strong foundation for students.

No. Candidates have the provision to register on our portal and complete the form at their convenience. They also have the option to save parts of the form and complete it at a later date, at their convenience.

Students of M.Des. programme at AnantU undertakes a capstone project, an integral component of the programme, designed to allow the students to be a part of a real-life project and work with potential stakeholders, funding agencies and implementing agencies. AnantU brings in professionals from all walks of life, thus facilitating industry linkage.

Applications are currently open for the 2023-24 cohort. Interested candidates can apply for the programme here.

The selection process is split into three rounds:

Round 1: Application Review

Round 2: Telephonic Interview

Round 3: Panel interview

In the first round, the programme team will review your application. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to the second round, where you will be interviewed over the phone. In the final round, you will be interviewed in person or over an online platform by a team of experts including AnantU faculty.

Our first batch of M:IPD students will graduate in 2020 and nearly 70% of class strength received placement with an average CTC of Rs. 6.5 lacs per annum.

In round 1, candidates will be expected to submit a completed application form on the portal. The application should reflect your:

• Educational qualifications and experience

• Co-curricular engagements

• Ability to think and write critically

• Long-term goals and how the Fellowship will help you achieve them

If shortlisted, the programme team will contact you for round 2. In round 2, candidates will be interviewed over the phone by a programme team member or an alumni member. The interview will be a 15-20 minute conversation regarding the information given by the candidate on their application form. It may also include a discussion of their goals and interests.

Yes. Please refer to the campus job on the website.

If shortlisted for round 3, the programme team will schedule a panel interview at the AnantU campus or on an online platform. Candidates will be interviewed by a panel of experts including AnantU faculty who will assess the candidate’s knowledge about the programme along with their critical thinking skills. If selected, candidates will receive an offer from the programme team within 3-5 days after the final round.

No, there is no such option. However, the candidate may reapply in the next admission cycle.

Yes, you can reapply but not for the current academic year. You can submit a fresh application for the next admission cycle.

The internship offer ranges from  Rs.5000/- to Rs.20000/- per month. It varies on the candidate’s knowledge, duration and exposure.

Anant National University was established in 2016 as India’s first Design University, offering programmes in Design and Architecture. Before this, we were affiliated with Gujarat University and Gujarat Technological University from 2012 till 2016, offering courses such as Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Design in Interior Design and Bachelor of Planning.

AICTE’s approval is not required for private universities and hence their provisions do not apply to us.

Anant has tailored its design pedagogy from the perspective of offering solutions to challenges of the world. It focuses on design, architecture, built environment and climate as tools for problem-solving. It offers a host of options in terms of Majors and Minors that allow students to choose a specialisation and design their experience at the University. All first-year Anant students undergo a common foundation programme to instil in them an understanding of the fundamentals of design and architecture, develop skills to comprehend, interpret design elements and sensitise them to the real-world issues. Anant has academicians and domain experts as faculty members who bring to the table, the most cutting edge know-how to the table. Our international partners give the university a cosmopolitan character and encourage diversity of thoughts and experiences.

We have close to 720 students on campus enrolled in programmes such as BDes, BArch, MDes and Anant Fellowship

Yes. Anant National University is established as a State Private University under Gujarat Private Universities (Amendment) Act 2016 and is authorised to award degrees as specified by University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 22 of the UGC Act. This list includes B.Des., B.Arch. and M.Des. degrees, which are offered by us.

We have close to 40 full-time faculty members and nearly 50 adjunct and visiting faculty members teaching various courses at Anant.

Yes. Anant offers hostel and transport facilities for travel between hostel and campus. The hostel room is on a triple sharing basis and provides meals and basic amenities to the students.

For AY 2020 -21 :

Rs. 2,45,000/- per annum is the Tuition Fee for B.Des.
Rs. 88,000/- per annum is the Tuition fee for B.Arch.
Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum is the Tuition fee for M.Des.
Rs. 1,75,000/- per annum is the Hostel Fee which includes food expenses.

Tuition Fee & Hostel Charges are subject to revision

The University has close ties with many foreign universities and present opportunities for exchange programmes. Additionally, students go on study tours, after which they present their findings in an exhibition format. The University also organises day trips and overnight tours to industrial areas, design villages and small-scale entrepreneurial workshops as part of the learning process.

Anant has the latest hardware and the software required for various design and architecture courses.

The University helps students from drafting resumes to connecting them with the right company. It maintains a database of all the recruiter companies.

AnantU Placement model is a four-stage process involving 

• Pre-placement activities

• Career Guidance

• Executing Placement 

• Post-placement reviews

The University has the provision for an on-campus infirmary. A nurse is always present during working hours of the University on weekdays, and a physician visits the campus every Thursday. Additionally, the University hosts the Centre for Wellbeing which provides regular support to the student community through various programmes. Mental health professionals are available to students for counselling support at all hours.

Some of our graduates and Fellows have been placed in the following companies:

• 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
• Shriram Properties
• WRI
• Anthill Creations
• Homes in the City
• Intach
• Apoorva Amin Architects
• UX Reactor