NMC Approved Social Sciences Journals List: 2026

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




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Gosudarstvo i Pravo Russian Academy of Sciences
Gouvernement et Action Publique Presses de Sciences Po
Governance and Society Review University of Management and Technology
Government and Opposition Cambridge University Press
Government Information Quarterly Elsevier
Gravity Jurnal Ilmiah Penelitian dan Pembelajaran Fisika Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa
Greek Review of Social Research National Centre for Social Research
Grey Journal GreyNet
Griffith Law Review Taylor & Francis
Grounded Theory Review An International Journal Sociology Press
Groundings Glasgow University Union
GRUR International Oxford University Press
GW Unterricht Universität Wien
H Industri Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas
Habitat International Elsevier
Hacettepe Egitim Dergisi Hacettepe University
Hague Journal of Diplomacy Brill
Hague Journal on the Rule of Law Springer Nature
Haiyang Kaifa yu guanli Editorial Office of Ocean Development and Management
Hakam Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam dan Hukum Ekonomi Islam Islamic Faculty
Halduskultuur Halduskultuur Tallinn University of Technology
Hallazgos Universidad Santo Tomas
Halykaralyk katynastar zane halykaralyk kukyk seriasi Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Harvard Civil Rights Civil Liberties Law Review Harvard University Law School
Harvard International Law Journal Harvard University
Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy Harvard University
Harvard Journal on Legislation Harvard University
Harvard Law Review Harvard Law Review Association
HAU Journal of Ethnographic Theory University of Chicago Press
Hawwa Brill
Hayula Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Islamic Studies Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Health and Human Rights Harvard School of Public Health
Health and Place Elsevier
Health and Social Work National Association of Social Workers
Health Communication Taylor & Francis
Health Education Journal SAGE
Health Sociology Review Taylor & Francis
Health United Kingdom SAGE
Herald of the Russian Academy of Sciences Pleiades Publishing
Hessische Blatter fur Volksbildung wbv Publikation
High Ability Studies Taylor & Francis
Higher Education Springer Nature
Higher Education Evaluation and Development Emerald Publishing
Higher Education for the Future SAGE
Higher Education Forum Hiroshima University,Research Institute for Higher Education,
Higher Education Policy Springer Nature
Higher Education Quarterly John Wiley & Sons
Higher Education Research and Development Taylor & Francis
Higher Education, Skills and Work based Learning Emerald Publishing
Hikmatuna Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan

Why NMC-Approved Social 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 Social 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 social sciences subject.
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