1. Introduction The role of universities is different from the 19
th
century; demands of the 21
st
century are very much higher. Universities are considered as producers of new knowledge. Role of university academicians is not limited to teaching only. Research is becoming vital and necessary part of modern university education. Universities are considered as modern entrepreneur engine and generator of knowledge through research. Research publicationsenable academicians to earn better salary package and get better tenure. University teachers considered that research and teaching are interlinked. University professors are many times considered as researchers. Involvement in research activities always supports teaching. Participation in research polished their thinking and creative abilities. Writing of research papers enables university teachers to quickly understand the originality &quality of the research work. According to Cresswell (1986), teaching and research are equally important for university teachers; they must give equal attention to research and teaching as a part of their duty, becauseparticipation in research directly improves the quality of teaching. Research is required for the improvement of general knowledge, research enable the academicians to understand their own selves, to analyze their own abilities, research also enable the academicians to fully understand their discipline, which is imperative for effective teaching.