NMC Approved Medicine Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a medicine 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 medicine 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 medicine 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 medicine journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Indian Heart Journal Cardiology Society of India 1.5
Indian Journal of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Wolters Kluwer –Medknow Publications
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia Wolters Kluwer Medknow
Indian Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine KLEU Wolters Kluwer –Medknow Publications
Indian Journal of Burns Wolters Kluwer –Medknow Publications
Indian Journal of Cancer Wolters Kluwer Medknow 1
Indian Journal of Cardiovascular Disease in Women WINCARS Scientific Scholar
Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia Innovative Publication
Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology Innovative Publication
Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology Innovative Publication
Indian Journal of Clinical Cardiology SAGE Publishing
Indian Journal of Colo Rectal Surgery Wolters Kluwer –Medknow Publications
Indian Journal of Community and Family Medicine Wolters Kluwer –Medknow Publications
Indian Journal of Community Health Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand (IAPSMUPUK) State Chapter
Indian Journal of Community Medicine Wolters Kluwer Medknow 0.9
Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine Jaypee Brothers Publishers
Indian Journal of Dermatology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 1.7
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology Scientific Scholar 3.1
Indian Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics IAP Chapter of Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology Red Flower Publication 0.732
Indian Journal of Gastroenterology Springer Nature
Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology Springer Nature
Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU Wolters Kluwer –Medknow Publications
Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion Springer 1.0
Indian Journal of Leprosy Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh
Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology Thieme
Indian Journal of Medical Ethics Forum For Medical Ethics Society
Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
Indian Journal of Nephrology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 0.8
Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine Scientific Scholar
Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Innovative Publication
Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Wolters Kluwer Medknow 0.9
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3.1
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports Wolters Kluwer –Medknow Publications
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics Springer Nature
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics Surgery Innovative Publication
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Springer 0.7
Indian Journal of Otology Wolters Kluwer Health
Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology Wolters Kluwer –Medknow Publications
Indian Journal of Palliative Care Wolters Kluwer Medknow 1.0
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 1
Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology Innovative Publication
Indian Journal of Pediatrics Springer 3.3
Indian Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Wolters Kluwer –Medknow Publications
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery Thieme Medical Publishers 0.8
Indian Journal of Practical Pediatrics The Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher
Indian Journal of Psychiatric Nursing Wolters Kluwer –Medknow Publications
Indian Journal of Psychiatry Wolters Kluwer Medknow 2.983
Indian Journal of Public Health Wolters Kluwer Medknow 1.7

Why NMC-Approved Medicine 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 Medicine 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 medicine subject.
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