Lucknow, Nov. 10 -- Lucknow University might boast a NAAC A++ grade, but the truth is that some laboratories, including the labs of Institute of Advanced Molecular Genetics and Infectious Diseases, Institute of Development of Advance Computing at ONGC Centre for Advanced Studies and a lab in the chemistry department, having supercomputers, have been dysfunctional for at least six months now.

When Hindustan Times visited the ONGC Centre for Advanced Studies it found that the magnificent entrance which once must have been constructed to add to grandeur is closed with some old fiber sheets while weeds are growing on the staircase.

However, the side entry to the building was open but walking on the ramp till the fourth floor the dirt on the...