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
Sociologia Ruralis John Wiley & Sons
Sociologia Slovakia Sociologicky Ustav SAV / Institute for Sociology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
Sociologia, Problemas e Praticas Editora Mundos Sociais
Sociologias Instituto de Filosofia e Ciencias Humanas-UFRGS
Sociological Focus Taylor & Francis
Sociological Forum John Wiley & Sons
Sociological Inquiry John Wiley & Sons
Sociological Jurisprudence Journal Warmadewa Press
Sociological Methodology SAGE
Sociological Methods and Research SAGE
Sociological Perspectives SAGE
Sociological Quarterly Taylor & Francis
Sociological Review SAGE
Sociological Spectrum Taylor & Francis
Sociological Theory SAGE
Sociological Theory and Methods Japanese Association for Mathematical Sociology
Sociologicky Casopis Sociologicky Ustav
Sociologie Romaneasca Expert Projects
Sociologija Sociological Association of Serbia
Sociologija i Prostor INST SOCIAL RES ZAGREB
Sociologija Mintis ir Veiksmas Vilnius University Press
Sociologisk Forskning Sociologisk Forskning
Sociologus Duncker und Humblot GmbH
Sociology SAGE
Sociology of Education SAGE
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity SAGE
Socioloski Pregled Serbian Sociological Association, Belgrade
Sodobna Pedagogika Journal of Contemporary Educational Studies Association of Slovenian Educationalists
Soedirman Economics Education Journal Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Soft Power Revista Euro Americana de Teoria e Historia de la Politica Planeta
Sojourn ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute
Sokendai Review of Cultural and Social Studies International Research Center for Japanese Studies
Sorot Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Universitas Riau
Soshum Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora Politeknik Negeri Bali
Sosio Didaktika Social Science Education Journal Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
Sosiohumaniora Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa
Sospol Jurnal Sosial Politik University of Muhammadiyah Malang
Sosyal Siyaset Konferanslar Dergisi Istanbul University Press
Sotsiologicheskie Issledovaniya Russian Academy of Sciences
Sotsiologicheskiy Zhurnal Institut Sociologii RAN
Souls Taylor & Francis
South African Journal of Education Foundation for Education Science and Technology
South African Journal of Higher Education Stellenbosch University
South African Journal of International Affairs Taylor & Francis
South African Journal on Human Rights Taylor & Francis
South African Law Journal Juta and Company Ltd
South African Review of Sociology Taylor & Francis
South Asian Diaspora Taylor & Francis
South Asian Review of Business and Administrative Studies The Islamia University of Bahwalpur
South East Asia Research Taylor & Francis

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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