LUCKNOW, Oct. 4 -- Starting from academic session 2027-28, a four-year undergraduate (UG) curriculum will be available in degree colleges affiliated to the University of Lucknow, and colleges themselves will conduct these programmes. This was stated by Lucknow University vice-chancellor Prof JP Saini on Saturday, while engaging in a dialogue with students. Apprising the students, he said that all students will be eligible for a fourth-year Honours course, with no CGPA-based restrictions. He highlighted technical and contemporary subjects such as AI and Cyber Forensics, informing students that these would be available to them free of cost via the university portal. Following the interaction with students, the principals of LU-affiliated colleges in the Lakhimpur district discussed various matters with the vice-chancellor. They apprised him of issues related to examinations and admissions, and he issued directives for their immediate resolution. A meeting held at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar College, Patrasi (Muradnagar, Lakhimpur), featured productive discussions: Inclusion of 'Fine Arts' as a teaching subject within the B.Ed. curriculum. Conducting the entire teacher selection process online via the portal. Simultaneously processing admission grants alongside applications on the Samarth portal for the 2027-28 academic session. The possibility of having examination forms filled out at the same time (feasibility to be examined). Immediate resolution of issues encountered while filling out examination forms for the third semester on the Samarth portal. A proposal to award degrees to students through a ceremony held at the institutional level. Making the 'Tabulation Chart' for a college available on its respective login portal once the examination results for its students are declared. Issuance of a dedicated email address by the Controller of Examinations (LU) for the prompt resolution of college-related issues, along with instructions to the concerned officials to take action on this matter....