Anant National University Ahmedabad Campus: Photos, Virtual Tour

The Anant National University (ANU), Ahmedabad has developed its campus in approximately 78 acres of land. The entire premise is Wi-Fi enabled to promote collaborative learning among the students. The Anant National University campus security is ensured through deployment of security personnel and installment of round the clock functioning CCTVs at strategic locations.

The Anant National University features the following educational & non-educational facilities:

• Academic Amenities: Academic blocks, classrooms, studios, workshops, library, labs, multi-purpose hall, amphitheatre, etc.
• Non-Academic Amenities: Sports, canteen, hostel, gymnasium, medical, transportation, and so on.

Modern amenities including projector are installed in the classrooms / lecture halls to improve the collaborative learning experience of the students. A multi-purpose hall has been set up inside the premises that have an accommodation capacity of nearly 450 individuals. This space is well-equipped with the latest multimedia tools and equipment and is utilised for hosting various activities & gatherings.

Around 2 amphitheatres are developed by the University wherein various community events, performances, and informal gatherings are organised. Apart from this, the premises has a well-equipped exhibition / gallery space, counselling centre, guest rooms, stationery shop, music room, and board room, to name a few.

Here are the remaining major infrastructural facilities that students get at the University:

• Library: Inside the Anant National University campus, an academic resource centre named ‘Learning Commons’ is available that is spread over an area of more than 4520 square feet. It has a huge collection of learning resources in a multitude of disciplines. A dedicated reading room of around 200 seating capacity is there in the library. Also, various reading spaces including a group-friendly seating is present that can accommodate 20-30 readers.
  A cyber space / lab is set up at the library wherein 14 PCs along with Internet connection are installed. Students can use these systems to learn from the online resources and to finish their academic tasks. The University has subscribed to various e-resources like EBSCOhost, JSTOR, Knowledge Hub, DELNET, etc. so that students can gain comprehensive knowledge from the same. The other facilities include inter-library loan service, current content & newspaper clipping services, plagiarism check service, and more.
  Details about the library collection are given below:
  • Books: More than 7200
  • CDs / DVDs: 50+
  • Craft Maps: 50 and more
  • Archive / Bound Volume: 680+
  • Thesis: Over1100
  • Reference / Rare Books: Around 489
  • Periodicals: 57 (23 Indian and 34 Foreign)
• Laboratories: Sufficient numbers of systems are present at the computer laboratories. These PCs are equipped with updated hardware & software so that students can improve their practical and digital skills as per the industry requirements.
  In addition to this, the University has various labs, studios, and workshop areas for specific departments like Visual Arts, Design, etc. having modern tools & instruments so that hands-on experience can be imparted to the students. Some of the departmental laboratories are Futureshift lab, Textile lab, Climate lab, Photography lab, Graphic lab, and the list goes on.
• Sports: The Anant University Ahmedabad campus offers well-maintained sports facilities & training to the students in tie-up with the ‘Sanskardham Sports Academy’. Students are encouraged to take part in the sports activities to improve their overall fitness and to reduce their academic stress.
  Facilities for the outdoor games include dedicated Grounds & Courts for Football, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball, and many more. Moreover, an ‘Indoor Sports Room’ / ‘Gaming Room’ is there wherein students can play Carrom, Table Tennis, and Chess.
• Hostel: The University provides separate on-campus and off-campus student housing / hostel facilities to the students at ‘SH01’, ‘SH02’, ‘Mayflower’, etc. The rooms allocated to the students in double and other sharing options at the Anant National University Hostel are fully-furnished with amenities like AC, bed, cupboard, study table, chair, mirror, and more.
  At the mess & dining areas, the residents are served with nutritious vegetarian meals. The remaining facilities boarders receive are pantries, lounges, Wi-Fi, gymnasium, 24/7 medical, security, common areas, laundry, sports, and the list continues with several more.
• Canteen: The Anant National University campus features a huge canteen that is also known as ‘Courtyard’. The menu of the canteen is decided by the student-run Nutrition Committee. Here, ample students can be accommodated and they can have healthy & freshly prepared snacks, meals, fruits, and beverages at reasonable rates.
• Transportation: Numerous buses are owned by the University that covers different routes of the city and the nearby areas. Students can avail the transportation services and commute safely to and from the premises.
• Medical Facilities: The Anant National University campus has an ‘Infirmary’ that operates round the clock in partnership with the ‘Blue Circle Medi Services’. It is equipped with modern health monitoring tools, medicines, and ailments so that prompt first-aid, extensive medical, and day care services can be provided to the students by qualified Doctor & Nurses. For medical emergencies, the students are transferred to the nearby tie-up Hospitals.
• Gymnasium: The gymnasiums of the University are air-conditioned and have modern training equipment for the students to exercise extensively and maintain their overall health. In addition to this, trainers are available to provide adequate guidance to the students.

Various clubs and committees are available at the University to enhance the campus experience of the students. Details about the same are as follows:

Clubs:

There are over 19 clubs at the University. Interested students can contact the club coordinators and become a member of the desired clubs to develop lifetime skills. The name of some of the active student clubs are mentioned below:

Committees:

Many committees have been established to maintain decorum inside the Anant National University campus and resolve students’ issues.

Here is the list of some of the active committees:

• Anti-Ragging Committee
• Student Redressal Grievance Committee
• Internal Complaint Committee
• Committee for Disciplinary Violations (CDV)