Research Focused Engineering College Education:From here 2011 to where 2050

In this paper, it is argued that for achieving world class engineering education, research accompanied with teaching will take India a long way. This paper presents the role of teacher, objectives of university teaching, mapping status of engineering education on global plane, research status in developed countries and India, seamless firms and academic participation in research, etc. A few recommendations are presented like tenure appointment, reduced teaching load, research based promotions, attracting international talent, brain gain, research-fundraising, etc. Scope for further work is also defined. The paper, it is believed, will be of interest to all concerned.