NMC Approved Neuroscience Journals List: 2026

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




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Annals of Neurosciences Indian Academy of Neurosciences 2.3
Annual Review of Neuroscience Annual Reviews 13.9
AORN Journal John Wiley & Sons
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing Elsevier
Behavioral Neuroscience American Psychological Association
Behavioural Brain Research Elsevier
Biological Psychiatry Elsevier 10.6
Brain Connectivity SAGE
Brain Research Bulletin Elsevier
Brain, Behavior and Evolution Karger
Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior
British Journal of Learning Disabilities John Wiley & Sons
British Journal of Mental Health Nursing MA Healthcare Ltd
Cerebral Cortex Oxford University Press
Cognitive Neuroscience Taylor & Francis
Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience Springer Nature
Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing Taylor & Francis
Current Opinion in Neurobiology Elsevier
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Elsevier
Developmental Neurobiology John Wiley & Sons
Developmental Neuroscience Karger
European Journal of Neuroscience John Wiley & Sons
European Journal of Oncology Nursing Elsevier
Experimental Brain Research Springer Nature
Experimental Neurology Elsevier
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience Frontiers Media S.A.
Frontiers in Neural Circuits Frontiers Media S.A.
Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology Elsevier
Frontiers in Neuroscience Frontiers Media S.A.
Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience Frontiers Media S.A.
GLIA John Wiley & Sons
Hearing Research Elsevier
Hippocampus John Wiley & Sons
Ibrain John Wiley & Sons
IBRO Neuroscience Reports Elsevier
Inter Bloc Elsevier
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing John Wiley & Sons
International Journal of Neuroscience Taylor & Francis
IP Indian Journal of Neurosciences Innovative Publication
Issues in Mental Health Nursing Taylor & Francis
Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Behavioural Sciences Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab Quaid-eAzam Campus
Journal of Brain Science Japan Brain Science Society
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience MIT Press
Journal of Comparative Neurology John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Computational Neuroscience Springer Nature
Journal of Molecular Neuroscience Springer Nature
Journal of Neuroscience Society for Neuroscience
Journal of Neuroscience Methods Elsevier

Why NMC-Approved Neuroscience 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 Neuroscience 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 neuroscience subject.
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