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
Research Papers in Education Taylor & Francis
Research Synthesis Methods John Wiley and Sons 9.8
Resenas de Ensenanza de la Historia Asociación de Profesores de Enseñanza de la Historia de Universidades Nacionales -APEHUN-
Responsible Education, Learning and Teaching in Emerging Economies CSRC Publishing, Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan
Rethinking Marxism Taylor & Francis
Retorik Jurnal Ilmu Humaniora Universitas Sanata Dharma
Retorika Universitas Negeri Makassar
Reusam LPPM Universitas Malikussaleh
Review of African Political Economy Science Open
Review of Agrarian Studies Tulika Books
Review of Development Economics John Wiley & Sons
Review of Economics and Development Studies SPCRD Global Publishing
Review of Education, Pedagogy, and Cultural Studies Taylor & Francis
Review of Educational Research SAGE 11.2
Review of European Administrative Law Uitgeverij Paris
Review of Higher Education Johns Hopkins University Press
Review of Historical Geography and Toponomastics West University of Timisoara
Review of International Economics John Wiley & Sons
Review of International Studies Cambridge University Press
Review of Politics Cambridge University Press
Review of Research in Education SAGE
Review of the Air Force Academy "Henri Coandă" Air Force Academy
Reviews in Anthropology Taylor & Francis
Revija za Geografijo University of Maribor Press
Revija za kriminologiju i krivicno pravo Serbian Association for Criminal Law Theory and Practice and Institute of Criminological and Sociological Research
Revija za socijalna politika Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
Revija Za Socijalnu Politiku Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Zagreb
Revija za Sociologiju Croatian Sociological Association
Revist E Mercatoria Universidad Externado de Colombia
Revista Academica Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Revista Academica Licencia and acturas Instituto Superior de Educação Ivoti
Revista Agustina de Educacion Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa
Revista Artemis Estudos de Genero, Feminismo e Sexualidades Universidade Federal da Paraíba
Revista Atlantida Universidad de La Laguna
Revista Aurora Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP)
Revista Austral de Ciencias Sociales Universidad Austral de Chile
Revista Bistritei Bistrița-Năsăud Museum Complex
Revista Brasileira da Educacao Profissional e Tecnologica Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Norte
Revista Brasileira de Alfabetizacao Associação Brasileira de Alfabetização
Revista Brasileira de Aprendizagem Aberta e a Distancia Associação Brasileira de Educação a Distância (ABED)
Revista Brasileira de Ciencia Politica Instituto de Ciência Política da Universidade de Brasília
Revista Brasileira de Ciencias Policiais National Police Academy
Revista Brasileira de Ciencias Sociais Associacao Nacional de Pos-Graduacao e Pesquisa em Ciencias Sociais - ANPOCS
Revista Brasileira de Educacao Revista Brasileira de Educacao
Revista Brasileira de Educacao Especial Associacao Brasileira de Pesquisadores em Educacao Especial
Revista Brasileira de Educacao Fisica e Esporte RBEFE Escola de Educação Física e Esporte da Universidade de São Paulo (EEFEUSP)
Revista Brasileira de Estudos de Populacao Associacao Brasileira de Estudos Populacionais
Revista Brasileira de Estudos Pedagogicos Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira
Revista Brasileira de Estudos Politicos Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Faculdade de Letras
Revista Brasileira de Estudos Urbanos e Regionais Associação Nacional de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Planejamento Urbano e Regional (ANPUR)

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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