There is sound reasoning to the argument that a doctoral thesis must be pursued not out of compulsion, but because of curiosity and passion for the deep dive into the subject. Equating quality teaching with a PhD degree and insisting on it for the selection of teachers while making it mandatory for those already working, though, is a perception that has inherent flaws. Encouraging academic research is important, but making a doctoral degree- that, too given the abysmal absence of any standardization in the country. The decision of the University grants commission to rope in industry experts and professionals to reach central Universities by doing away with the mandatory PhD requirements is, thus, a step in the right direction.