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
Analele Universitatii din Craiova Seria Geografie Editura Universitaria Craiova
Analele Universitatii din Oradea Relatii Internationale si Studii Europene Editura Universitatii din Oradea
Analele Universitatii din Oradea Seria Geografie Editura Universitatii din Oradea
Anales Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Anales de Antropologia Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Anales de Geografia de la Universidad Complutense Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Anales de la Catedra Francisco Suarez Universidad de Granada
Anales del Instituto de Arte Americano e Investigaciones Esteticas Mario J Buschiazzo Universidad de Buenos Aires
Anali Hrvatskog Politoloskog Drustva Croatia Political Science Association
Analisi Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Analisis Universidad Santo Tomas
Analisis Economico Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana
Analisis Juridico Politico Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)
Analytic Methods in Accident Research Elsevier 12.9
Anatomia do Crime Instituto de Direito Penal e Ciências Criminais (IDPCC)
Andalas Journal of International Studies Andalas Institute of International Studies
Anduli Universidad de Sevilla
Anfora Universidad Autónoma de Manizales
Ankara Arast rmalar Dergisi Koc University, Vehbi Koc Ankara Studies Research Center (VEKAM)
Ankara Avrupa Cal smalar Dergisi Ankara University
Ankara Hac Bayram Veli Universitesi Hukuk Fakultesi Dergisi Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University Rectorate
Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Universitesi Hukuk Fakultesi Dergisi Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi
Ankara Universitesi Egitim Bilimleri Fakultesi Dergisi Ankara University
Ankara Universitesi Egitim Bilimleri Fakultesi Ozel Egitim Dergisi Ankara University
Annales Canonici The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow
Annales de Demographie Historique Editions Belin et Herscher
Annales de Didactique et de Sciences Cognitives Institut de recherche sur l’enseignement des mathématiques
Annales de la Faculte de Droit dIstanbul Istanbul University Press
Annales Kinesiologiae ANNALES ZRS, Scientific Publishing House of ZRS Koper
Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie Sk odowska Sectio G, Ius Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska Publishing House
Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie Sk odowska Sectio K, Politologia Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, Poland
Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie Sk odowska Sectio N, Educatio Nova Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej w Lublinie
Annales Universitatis Paedagogicae Cracoviensis Studia de Cultura Uniwersytet Pedagogiczny im. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Annali della Facolta di Scienze della Formazione Universita degli Studi di Catania Università degli Studi di Catania
Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science SAGE
Annals of the International Communication Association Oxford University Press
Annals of the Ovidius University of Constanta Political Science Series Ovidius University Press
Annals of the Stefan cel Mare University Physical Education and Sport Section The Science and Art of Movement Editura Univeristatii "Stefan cel Mare" din Suceava
Annals of the University of Bucharest Geography Series University of Bucharest
Annuaire Roumain dAnthropologie Publishing House of the Romanian Academy
Anthropologica (Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru) Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru
Anthropological Journal of European Cultures Berghahn
Anthropological Notebooks Slovene Anthropological Society
Anthropological Review Lodz University Press
Anthropological Science Anthropological Society of Nippon
Anthropologie Czech Republic Anthropos Institute
Anthropology and Education Quarterly John Wiley & Sons
Anthropology in Action Berghahn
Anthropology of Consciousness John Wiley & Sons
Anthropology of the Middle East Berghahn

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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