ANU Announces ADEPT 2026, India’s First and Only Multi-lingual Design Entrance Test to Be Held on 4 January 2026

Ahmedabad: Anant National University announces that ADEPT (Anant Design Entrance and
Proficiency Test) will be conducted online on 4 January 2026. ADEPT serves as the gateway

for aspiring designers to begin their academic journey at Anant, a university committed to
preparing the next generation of design leaders.

At the heart of Anant’s mission is the commitment to offering world-class design education
that equips students with the creativity, adaptability and problem-solving skills needed to

navigate and shape an ever-evolving world. As design becomes increasingly central to
innovation, Anant stands at the forefront of nurturing designers who can respond to
complex challenges with clarity, empathy and imagination.

As India marches toward the vision of Viksit Bharat, design has become integral to how
societies function, industries adapt, and nations engage with the world. It is how India
transitions from ‘Make in India’ as an aspiration to ‘Design for India’ as a philosophy, one
rooted in creativity, craftsmanship and care. Anant prepares students to make a meaningful
contribution to advancing India’s growth story while having a significant impact on the
global stage.

ADEPT is the first step in a transformative educational journey at Anant, where students
learn to design solutions that are locally rooted yet globally relevant. This philosophy
reflects India’s aspirations and the university’s commitment to shaping responsible, future-
ready designers. To ensure that every aspiring designer has an equal opportunity to begin
this design journey, ADEPT is conducted in 10 languages, including Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi,
Bengali, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Punjabi, alongside English. This inclusive
approach found resonance across India, as reflected in the applications received from
students in 304 cities last year. Anant has also emerged as a preferred destination for
programmes in design, architecture, climate change and sustainability, drawing aspiring
learners from across India.

For 2026 admissions, ADEPT has been further streamlined to make the process more
accessible and efficient for aspirants. The earlier two-step model has now been integrated
into a single, unified sitting, allowing students to demonstrate their full creative potential in
one seamless experience.