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UGC CARE Journal List Discontinued – How to Choose a Journal Now

The University Grants Commission (UGC) discontinued the UGC-CARE list of journals through a public notice on 11 February 2025. The list is no longer updated, and no journal can newly become "UGC CARE listed".

In July 2025, UGC issued suggestive parameters to help faculty, students and institutions choose peer-reviewed journals. Institutions now set their own criteria based on these parameters.

What to check before choosing a journal

  • A valid ISSN you can verify on the ISSN portal
  • A published editorial board with real names and affiliations
  • A clear peer review and publication ethics policy
  • Transparent fees and timelines
  • Regular issues with papers you can read online
  • DOI or other permanent identifiers for papers

Be careful with these claims

  • "UGC CARE approved" claims made after February 2025
  • Guaranteed acceptance before review
  • Impact factors from unknown agencies
  • Indexing claims you cannot verify in the database itself

How JOIREM fits these parameters

JOIREM has an online ISSN (3107-6696), a published editorial board, a peer review policy, a publication ethics policy, transparent fees and monthly issues. Always confirm your own institution's requirements before you submit.

Submit your paper in 6 steps

  1. Prepare your paper in the JOIREM template
  2. Submit it online
  3. After acceptance, pay the fee
  4. Upload your payment receipt
  5. Fill the copyright form and upload it
  6. Download your published paper from the archive

Frequently asked questions

Is the UGC CARE list still valid?

No. UGC discontinued the UGC-CARE journal list on 11 February 2025. Papers published earlier in listed journals remain valid.

What replaced the UGC CARE list?

UGC issued suggestive parameters for choosing peer-reviewed journals, and institutions now evaluate journals using their own criteria.

Can a journal claim to be UGC CARE approved now?

No new journal can be added to the discontinued list, so treat new "UGC CARE approved" claims with caution.

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