In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability during semester examinations, Lucknow University has introduced a new system of faculty-led flying squads. This initiative replaces the previous model, which primarily involved members of the proctorial board and teachers from affiliated colleges. Vice-chancellor Prof JP Saini announced that each flying squad will now consist of one professor, one associate professor, and one assistant professor from various departments. Faculty members will receive notification only the evening before their duty, which fosters unpredictability and a sense of responsibility among the teachers. Currently, the university is conducting examinations at 290 centers, deploying eight flying squads with 24 faculty members each day. This random assignment of faculty is expected to enhance transparency and reduce malpractices during exams. Additionally, the administration has tightened leave rules, requiring faculty to obtain approval from the vice-chancellor’s office for any leave requests during the examination period. This ensures that all faculty members participate in monitoring, marking a significant shift toward a more inclusive approach to examination oversight.