But however much the scenario of higher education seems discouraging,hope for a turnaround should not be abandoned. Many of the practices that have revived universities elsewhere, which were affected by similar maladies as ours are,can be adopted to improve our system also.Sincerity of purpose and single-minded dedication to realize it, are all that we need to restore the glory of our hoary tradition in education. Such changes as are necessary, can hardly be brought about quickly. Patience and preservation in nurturing the changes will make them meaningful and durable.