In this Brief, we discuss the disappointing state of affairs of intellectual property rights (IPR) education in India. We begin by bringing attention to the deficiencies in IPR research and teaching,focusing particularly on the IPR Chairs established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). In the wake of the recent draft National IPR Policy, we recommend a few reforms which can help improve the quality of teaching and research in IPR in India. This brief is drawn from a more comprehensive document prepared by the Centre for Intellectual Property and Technology Law (CIPTEL) at Jindal Global Law School, in response to the draft Policy