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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 Indexing Impact Factor
Human Reproduction Update Oxford University Press 3, 15, 2, 1, 6, 4, 7 17.8
Indian Dermatology Online Journal Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 1, 8, 13, 4, 11 1.7
Indian Heart Journal Cardiology Society of India 3, 15, 2, 1, 6, 4, 7 1.5
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 1, 8, 17, 4, 7, 11
Indian Journal of Cancer Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 8, 6, 4, 7 1
Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia Innovative Publication 13, 16, 4
Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology Innovative Publication
Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology Innovative Publication 15, 2, 16, 4
Indian Journal of Community Medicine Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 1, 8, 14, 17, 4, 11 0.9
Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine Jaypee Brothers Publishers 2, 1, 8, 13, 4
Indian Journal of Dermatology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 1, 17, 7, 11 1.7
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology Scientific Scholar 3, 15, 2, 1, 8, 4 3.1
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology Red Flower Publication 2, 16, 4 0.732
Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion Springer 3, 15, 2, 1, 8, 4, 7 1.0
Indian Journal of Leprosy Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh 15, 2, 4
Indian Journal of Medical Ethics Forum For Medical Ethics Society 15, 2, 1, 8, 6, 4
Indian Journal of Nephrology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 1, 8, 14, 17, 4, 7, 11 0.8
Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Innovative Publication 16, 4
Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 8, 4, 7 0.9
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 1, 8, 6, 17, 4, 7, 11 3.1
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics Surgery Innovative Publication 13, 16, 4
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Springer 3, 15, 2, 1, 8, 4 0.7
Indian Journal of Palliative Care Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 1, 17, 4 1.0
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 8, 6, 17, 4, 7, 11 1
Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology Innovative Publication 13, 16, 4
Indian Journal of Pediatrics Springer 3, 15, 2, 6, 16, 4, 10 3.3
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery Thieme Medical Publishers 3, 15, 2, 1, 8, 4, 11 0.8
Indian Journal of Psychiatry Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 1, 8, 17, 4, 7, 11 2.983
Indian Journal of Public Health Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 1, 6, 17, 4, 11 1.7
Indian Journal of Rheumatology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 8, 4, 11 0.7
Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology Springer 3, 15, 2, 1, 8, 4, 7 0.6
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Springer 3, 15, 2, 1, 8, 4 0.6
Indian Journal of Urology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 1, 17, 4, 7, 11 1.1
Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Group 2, 1, 4, 7, 11
Indian Pediatrics Springer 3, 15, 2, 1, 6, 17, 4 2.0
International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research IJABR Press 16, 4
International Journal of Advances in Health Sciences IJHS Medical Association 4
International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science Wolters Kluwer Medknow 15, 2, 1, 17, 4
International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries Springer 3, 15, 2, 8, 4, 7 0.8
International Journal of Epilepsy Elsevier 15, 2, 8, 4, 7
International Journal of Mycobacteriology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 6, 4, 7, 11 1.2
International Journal of Ophthalmology Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology 3, 15, 2, 4, 11 1.34
International Journal of Preventive Medicine Wolters Kluwer Medknow 3, 15, 2, 1, 4, 7, 11 2.1
International Journal of Trichology Wolters Kluwer Medknow 2, 1, 17, 4, 11
Internet Journal of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology ChanRe Journals 4
IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology Innovative Publication 13, 16, 4
IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Diseases Innovative Publication 13, 16, 4
IP International Journal of Medical Paediatrics and Oncology Innovative Publication 13, 16, 4
IP International Journal of Orthopaedic Rheumatology Innovative Publication 13, 16, 4
JACC Cardiovascular Imaging Elsevier 3, 15, 2, 1, 6, 4, 7 14

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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