UGC CARE List Discontinued 2025 – New Guidelines for Journal Selection

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially discontinued the UGC-CARE journal listing system, as per its public notice issued in July 2025. This decision marks a major shift in how academic journals will be evaluated in India.

Earlier, the UGC-CARE list was widely used by researchers, faculty members, and students to identify approved journals for academic publications. However, the Commission has now clarified that the list will no longer be maintained or used as a standard reference for research evaluation.

Focus Shifts to Quality and Ethical Publishing

With the discontinuation of the UGC-CARE list, UGC has introduced suggestive parameters for choosing peer-reviewed journals. Researchers are now encouraged to evaluate journals based on:

·        Rigorous peer-review process

·        Journal indexing and visibility

·        Editorial board credibility

·        Transparency in publication practices

·        Adherence to publication ethics

Our journal strictly follows a rigorous peer-review system, maintains high publication standards, and adheres to ethical guidelines to ensure the dissemination of quality research