Anant National University (AnantU)

As a student of AnantU, I'd say the fees are little bit on the higher side compared to many other private design colleges. But at the same time, the university offers a lot of facilities, such as well-equipped workshops, great exposure, various opportunities provided by university to students so that they can explore industrial experience. At the same time you do get an option to apply for a financial aid, either through merit or through need based

Yes, Anant National University offer different specialisations, the currriculum strongly focuses on sunstainability and design thinking . The specialisation includes: Communication Design, Interaction Design, Product Design, Space Design, Sustainable Fashion And Textile Design, Transdisciplinary Design and Moving Images.

Yes, Anant National University conducts its own entrance test (ADEPT). This test is conducted by Anant National University for admission to its Bachelor of Design (BDes) and Master of Design programme (MDes)

AnantU conducts its own BDes entrance test, ADEPT, and interview, which focuses on creative potential. While competitive, it is easier than the NID DAT or CEED/UCEED, which have extremely low selection rates. CEPT also carries a very high academic reputation that makes its admissions particularly rigorous.

After you receive your admission offer, you must collect a scholarship form from the Anant School for Climate Action. Fill it out and submit it with documents like income certificates to prove you need financial help to pursue Anant National University BTech course. 

Only students who have already been selected for the BTech in Climate Action programme can apply. The university gives these awards based on a mix of your academic marks and your family's financial need.

Anant National University BDes 2026 application end date was Jan 1, 2026 as per the official website. The candidates can contact the admission office to get more details. 

Anant National University has a total seat intake of 600 for its BDes course. Candidates are admitted as per the sanctioned intake and selection procedure. This seat count is as per the official website. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative. 

Anant National University require students to take the Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test for selection. It is a mandatory examination for all the aspirants of BDes course. This entrance test is conducted in 10 different languages, including Hindi, English, Marathi, Bengali, etc. It is an hour-long national level examination. 

Anant National University offers entrance-based admission to its BDes course. It is a six step procedure. Students are advised to check that the eligibility criteria is met before starting the formalities. The step-wise Anant National University BDes admission procedure is mentioned below:

1. Online application form filling
2. Appearing for ADEPT/ UCEED exam
3. Situation Round
4. Personal Interaction and Portfolio Round
5. Provisional admission offer/ declaration of waitlisted candidates
6. Orientation