NMC Approved Earth And Planetary Sciences Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a earth and planetary sciences professional eager to stay updated with the latest research and trends?

Well, look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of NMC-approved earth and planetary sciences journals that are sure to quench your thirst for knowledge.

These journals are recognized under National Medical Commission (NMC) for their high quality, reliability, and relevance to the earth and planetary sciences field.

Whether you’re a researcher or an author, these publications offer valuable insights, expert opinions, and groundbreaking studies that can enhance your practice and contribute to the advancement of the sector.

For the most recent list of NMC-approved earth and planetary sciences journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Journal of Mineralogical and Petrological Sciences Tohoku University
Journal of Mining and Metallurgy Section A Mining University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty Bor
Journal of Mining Science Pleiades Publishing
Journal of Natural Disasters Institute of Engineering Mechanics (IEM)
Journal of Oceanography Springer Nature
Journal of Operational Oceanography Taylor & Francis
Journal of Paleontology Cambridge University Press
Journal of Petrology Oxford University Press
Journal of Physical Oceanography American Meteorological Society
Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences 7.3
Journal of Sedimentary Research SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology
Journal of Seismic Exploration AccScience Publishing
Journal of Seismological Research Editorial Office of Journal of Seismological Research
Journal of Seismology Springer Nature
Journal of Soils and Sediments Springer Nature
Journal of South American Earth Sciences Elsevier
Journal of Stratigraphy and Sedimentology Researches University of Isfahan
Journal of Structural Geology Elsevier
Journal of Systematic Palaeontology Taylor & Francis
Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences American Meteorological Society
Journal of the Earth and Space Physics Institute of Geophysics
Journal of the Geodetic Society of Japan Geodetic Society of Japan
Journal of the Geological Society Geological Society of London
Journal of the Geological Society of India Geological Society of India
Journal of the Geological Society of Korea The Geological Society of Korea
Journal of the Geothermal Research Society of Japan Geothermal Research Society of Japan
Journal of the Korean Society of Surveying, Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography Korean Society of Surveying Geodesy Photogrammetry and Cartography
Journal of the Meteorological Society of Japan Springer Nature
Journal of the Palaeontological Society of India SAGE
Journal of Tropical Meteorology China Meteorological Press
Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology Taylor & Francis
Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research Elsevier
Journal of Volcanology and Seismology Pleiades Publishing
Kartografija i Geoinformacije Croatian Cartographic Society
Kharazmi Journal of Earth Sciences Kharazmi University
KN Journal of Cartography and Geographic Information Springer Nature
Kompleksnoe Ispolzovanie Mineralnogo Syra Institute of Metallurgy and Ore Beneficiation JSC
Kuangwu Yanshi Journal of Mineralogy and Petrology Kuangwu Yanshi
Landslides Springer Nature
Latin American Journal of Sedimentology and Basin Analysis Asociacion Argentina de Sedimentologia
Leading Edge Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Lithology and Mineral Resources Pleiades Publishing
Lithos Elsevier
Lithosphere Geoscienceworld
Lithosphere Russian Federation AN Zavaritsky Institute of Geology and Geochemistry
Malaysian Journal of Geosciences Zibeline International
Marine Geodesy Taylor & Francis
Marine Geology Elsevier
Marine Geology and Quaternary Geology Science China Press
Marine Geophysical Research Springer Nature

Why NMC-Approved Earth And Planetary Sciences Journals?

  • Promotion eligibility: Indian medical college faculty must publish in NMC-recognized journals for promotions (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor).
  • Postgraduate seat sanctioning: Departments need NMC-recognized publications for MD/MS/DM/MCh seat allocation.
  • Trust signal: NMC-recognized journals follow ethical standards and credible peer review.
  • Indexing: All NMC-approved journals appear in at least one of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, or DOAJ.

Tips for Submitting to NMC-Approved Earth And Planetary Sciences Journals

  1. Verify indexing on the journal’s page before submission.
  2. Match scope — read 5 recent papers in your target journal.
  3. Avoid predatory journals mimicking NMC-approved names.
  4. Check turnaround time if you have grant or thesis deadlines.
  5. Use our Advanced Journal Finder to filter by Scopus/PubMed/WOS for your earth and planetary sciences subject.
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