June at Anant was marked by significant milestones, global learning experiences and inspiring achievements. From the School of Architecture receiving approval from the COA for intake expansion and student immersion in Japan to SFTD students shining at Ahmedabad Fashion Week, the month reflected Anant’s commitment to excellence, creativity and real-world impact.
Anant’s School of Architecture received approval from the Council of Architecture (CoA) to increase its Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) intake from 80 to 120 seats. This significant milestone reflects the strength of the programme, the quality of its infrastructure and the collective efforts of the University community.
With this approval, Anant joins a select group of architecture schools in India operating at this scale, reflecting both the growing demand for the programme and the confidence placed in its academic standards, infrastructure and institutional vision.
Anant’s pedagogical approach emphasises experiential learning across disciplines. This time, the learning took place across borders as BDes (all majors) and BArch students from across semesters, went to Japan for an academically structured international learning experience.
Led by Rutvi Ashar, Assistant Professor and Director, Strategic Development Office, the study programme exposed students to Japanese design thinking and practices, urban environments, museums and institutions. It included guided site visits, academic/corporate interactions, structured observation assignments and daily reflections.
The students of Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design (SFTD) made a strong impression at Ahmedabad Fashion Week 2026, showcasing their collection, Materialised Emotions, that brought together thoughtful design and skilled craftsmanship in a captivating runway presentation.
Created by 6th-semester students Vaidehi Patel, Bhumika Meni, Riddhi Pathak, Ayushi Lakum, Ananya Gupte, Siddhi Vadher, and Gauri Kohli under the guidance of Prof Bhaviya Rana, Associate Professor and Visiting Faculty Alyen Foning, along with Prof Risha Roy, Associate Professor and Lead, Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design, it explored how human emotions can be transformed into tangible wearable forms.
The presentation was further enhanced by the accessory design support of 4th-semester students Sangamitra Dixit and Niva Dodiya.
Anant takes pride in celebrating the accomplishments of its faculty and associates.
Dr Kanupriya Taneja, Professor, Communication Design, was invited by NCERT to serve on the national committee for the development of the syllabus and textbooks for Grades XI and XII in Art Education.
As a member of this coveted panel, Dr Taneja will contribute to the development of curriculum and textbook content, with a particular focus on the design component within the broad framework of Art and Design Education.
Nandana Raj, an Anant alumni with Interaction Design as major, was honoured with the ACE Award for AI Productivity Catalyst at Accenture. Her accomplishment highlights the impact Anant graduates continue to make at leading global organisations.
Rutuja Ladkat (major in Product Design, minor in Entrepreneurship) and Roopshree Sancheti (major in Product Design, minor in Graphic Design) from the Class of 2027 were shortlisted among the Top 13 teams nationwide in the TOYNOVA 2026 Innovation Challenge, a competition jointly organised by the Toy Association of India and Srijan Sanchar. Their innovative concept, developed under the theme ‘Inclusive Toys for Elderly and Neurodivergent/Physically Challenged Users’, has earned national recognition. The students will showcase their creations at the Toy Biz Exhibition at Pragati Maidan in June 2026.
Anant faculty and staff came together to plant saplings on the campus on World Environment Day, reaffirming the institutional commitment to environmental stewardship. Part of a larger tree plantation initiative, the activity reflected Anant’s belief that a sustainable future begins with collective action and responsibility towards nature.
