Don't just learn design. Create the New.

Choose from 7 majors and 19 minors in a 4-year Bachelor of Design (BDes) programme built around learning through real-world projects and interdisciplinary exploration.

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What learning at Anant looks like

Learning beyond the classroom

Anant National University, India's premier design-focused university, sees design as a discipline of creative problem-solving, innovation and societal impact. Spread across 78 acres, Anant's campus gives ideas the space to grow with studios, labs and workshops designed to encourage experimentation and bring them to life.

Explore the BDes programme
About the Programme

Turning ideas into products, experiences, spaces, stories and solutions.

The BDes programme at Anant combines design thinking with interdisciplinary, real-world learning, enabling students to turn ideas into products, experiences, spaces, stories and solutions for the real world.

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Merit and need based scholarships

Merit-based and need-based scholarships of up to 100% available to eligible students.

Scholarships shall be awarded based on any one of the following:
  • UCEED All India Rank (AIR)
  • NID All India Rank (AIR)
  • NIFT All India Rank (AIR)
  • Class 12 Board Examination Score (Recognised Boards — Aggregate Percentage)
Explore your learning pathway

7 Majors. 19 Minors.
Your unique design journey.

Explore all studios in Year 1 before choosing your major. Choose minors across any specialisation and make your degree truly your own.

19 MINORS — Explore beyond your major

Entrepreneurship Graphic Design Product Design Health and Wellbeing Furniture Design Fashion Communication +13 more
View all 19 minors here → Download
Why choose BDes at Anant

Built to make you a practitioner,
not just a graduate.

Start Designing from Day One

Learn through studios, workshops, live projects, field experiences and industry collaborations.

Career-oriented Education

Gain industry exposure, internship support and career mentorship from leading practitioners.

Learn by Doing

Make, experiment, prototype, test and turn your ideas into successful ventures.

Leading Educators & Practitioners

Learn from a global pool of educators from institutions like NID, CEPT and Harvard.

State-of-the-Art Campus

Open studios, maker labs, fabrication workshops, and collaborative spaces on a 78-acre campus.

Strong Incubation Support

Aarambh Incubation Centre provides incubation support through mentorship, grants, industry exposure and IP registrations.

Student Achievements

Our students are already making waves.

Career Services

Where Anant graduates are making their mark.

From studios to boardrooms, Anant graduates are building careers across design, technology, entrepreneurship and beyond. The Career Services Office connects you to the right opportunities through portfolio support, industry mentorship, internships and recruitment networks.

Portfolio Support

Internship Opportunities

Industry Connect

Career Mentoring

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Steps to begin your journey

Your path to Anant, step by step.

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Fill Online application form

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Appear for Anant Design Entrance and Proficiency Test (ADEPT) / UCEED

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Situation Round

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Personal Interaction and Portfolio Round

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Provisional Admission Offer/ Declaration of Waitlisted Candidates

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Orientation Begins!

Important dates

Status
Applications open
Live
ADEPT EXAM DATE
27 Dec 2026 and 3 Jan 2027

Exam
ELIGIBILITY

Passed / appearing for Class XII or equivalent with minimum 50% marks, from any stream. All State Boards, CBSE, CISCE, NIOS and IB are accepted.

Frequently asked questions

ADEPT is India’s first and only multilingual design entrance test conducted in 10 languages. To apply, please fill out the online application form and register for ADEPT.
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Anyone with a minimum 50% marks in Class XII or its equivalent examination from any stream from any State Board or CBSE/CISCE/NIOS/IB is eligible to apply for the BDes programme.
Anant offers majors in Communication Design, Space Design, Interaction Design, Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design, Moving Images, Transdisciplinary Design and Product Design.
Yes. Anant offers an interdisciplinary pedagogy, enabling you to create your own academic pathway closely aligned with your career goals.
Anant National University offers merit-based and need-based scholarships of up to 100% to eligible students. The award and quantum of scholarship are determined in accordance with the University’s applicable scholarship policy, eligibility criteria, assessment and approval process.
A BDes opens up diverse career pathways and graduates can pursue roles in areas such as product and industrial design, communication and visual design, UX/UI, space and experience design, fashion and lifestyle and design research. Anant's BDes programme also prepares students for entrepreneurship and build careers beyond conventional pathways.
Yes. Anant offers modern and comfortable residential facilities for students. The campus features four student residences — SH01, SH02, SH03 and SH04 (including upcoming) — with Mayflower located in close proximity to the campus. All student residences are equipped with 24/7 security, CCTV surveillance, modern amenities, dining spaces and common learning areas, ensuring a safe, comfortable and conducive living environment.
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Ready to Create the New?

ADEPT Exam: 27 December 2026 and 3 January 2027