Lucknow, Sept. 9 -- The faculties, departments, institutes and affiliated colleges at Lucknow University that figure in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking list or ranking band will be recognised as academic centres of excellence (CoE) and will get up to 70% flexibility in curriculum revision and innovative assessment.

This was made possible after the university approved its 'NIRF Ranking-linked academic centre of excellence scheme' to reward departments and affiliated colleges that secure a place in the NIRF rankings.

The university officials said the move marks a shift from traditional uniformity towards a quality and performance-based academic ecosystem. The flexibility in curriculum revision and innovative as...