The university organized a two‑day Open House on 23‑24 May 2026 at its Ahmedabad campus, attended by ~400 students, parents, and alumni from over 40 Indian cities.
The programme included more than 30 faculty‑led workshops, studio walkthroughs, mentor sessions, and discussions emphasizing design as a discipline rooted in critical thinking, systems understanding, sustainability, technology, and interdisciplinary problem‑solving.
Participants were introduced to Anant’s DesignX pedagogy, flexible undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, and career pathways spanning industry placements, entrepreneurship, and higher‑education opportunities abroad.
Alumni shared experiences illustrating how the university’s education enabled diverse professional outcomes.
The event featured cultural activities such as a drum circle, fostering community engagement.
Anant highlighted recent recognitions: Centre of Excellence status by the Government of Gujarat, 5‑Star rating in Architecture and 4‑Star rating in the University category in the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework (GSIRF) 2023‑24.