Ahmedabad-based Anant National University’s School of Architecture (SOA) has received approval from the Council of Architecture to increase the annual intake for its flagship 5-year Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) programme to 120 students from the 2026–27 academic session. The enhanced intake capacity will enable the university to cater to a larger and more diverse cohort of students recruited nationally while maintaining its emphasis on experiential learning and individual mentorship. Applicants will be admitted through recognised pathways such as ACPC and NATA conducted by the Council of Architecture.
The approval reflects the school’s sustained investment in improving infrastructure, studios and workshop facilities, as well as recruiting accomplished faculty for delivering cutting-edge curriculum aligned with contemporary architectural practice. The university was awarded a 5-Star rating in Architecture under the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework (GSIRF) 2023–24.
Talking about the development, Dr Sanjeev Vidyarthi, Provost, Anant National University, said, “This is an important recognition for our School of Architecture and reflects our sustained commitment to promoting quality architectural education. As we welcome a larger and more diverse cohort, our focus will remain on enhancing the students’ learning experience, supported by individual mentorship. A growing India needs better-trained architects who can respond thoughtfully to complex social, environmental and urban challenges, and this capacity expansion allows us to nurture more such future-ready professionals.”
