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
Social Movement Studies Taylor & Francis
Social Pedagogy Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro
Social Policy and Administration John Wiley & Sons
Social Policy and Society Cambridge University Press
Social Policy Review Porcelain Publishing International Limited
Social Politics Oxford University Press
Social Problems Oxford University Press
Social Science Forum Slovenian Sociological Association
Social Science Information SAGE
Social Science Japan Journal Oxford University Press
Social Science Journal for Advanced Research Singh Publication
Social Science Quarterly John Wiley & Sons
Social Science Research Elsevier
Social Sciences and Development Review Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Social Sciences and Education Research Review Editura Sitech
Social Sciences in China Taylor & Francis
Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Journal Universitas PGRI Madiun
Social Security Bulletin US Social Security Administration
Social Service Review University of Chicago Press
Social Text Duke University Press
Social Theory and Health Springer Nature
Social Welfare Interdisciplinary Approach Vilnius University Press
Social Work and Education Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatyuk National Pedagogical University
Social Work and Social Sciences Review Whiting and Birch
Social Work Education Taylor & Francis
Social Work Maatskaplike Werk University of Stellenbosch
Social Work Research Oxford University Press
Social Work United States Oxford University Press
Social Work with Groups Taylor & Francis
Socialinis Darbas Mykolas Romeris University
Socialinis Darbas Patirtis ir Metodai Vytautas Magnus University
Socialism and Democracy Taylor & Francis
Socialni Studia Social Studies Masaryk University
Sociedade and Natureza Editora da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Sociedade e Estado Universidade de Brasilia
Societes Contemporaines Presses de Sciences Po
Society Springer Nature
Society (Laboratorium Rekayasa Sosial Jurusan) Laboratorium Rekayasa Sosial, Jurusan Sosiologi, FISIP Universitas Bangka Belitung
Society (Universitas Dinamika) Universitas Dinamika
Society and Culture in South Asia SAGE
Society and Security Insights Altay State University
Socio Les éditions de la Maison des sciences de l’Homme
Socio anthropologie Éditions de la Sorbonne
SocioEconomic Challenges The Academic Research and Publishing UG (i. G.) (AR&P) LLC
Sociologia del Deporte Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Sociologia del Diritto Milano University Press
Sociologia del Trabajo Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Sociologia e Ricerca Sociale Franco Angeli Edizioni
Sociologia Italy Gangemi Editore S.p.A.
Sociologia Revista da Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto Universidade do Porto

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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