NMC Approved Cell Biology Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a cell biology 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 cell biology 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 cell biology 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 cell biology journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Acta Histochemica Elsevier
Acta Histochemica et Cytochemica Japan Society of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry
Acta Zoologica John Wiley & Sons
Adipocyte Taylor & Francis
Aging Cell John Wiley & Sons
American Journal of Physiology Cell Physiology American Physiological Society
American Journal of Physiology Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology American Physiological Society
American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology Oxford University Press
Analytical Biochemistry Elsevier
Analytical Cellular Pathology John Wiley & Sons
Anatomy and Cell Biology Korean Association of Anatomists
Anemia John Wiley & Sons
Annual Review of Biophysics Annual Reviews 12.4
Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology Annual Reviews 11.3
Annual Review of Plant Biology Annual Reviews 23.9
Antioxidants and Redox Signaling SAGE
Apoptosis Springer Nature
Applied Nanoscience Switzerland Springer Nature
Archives of Oral Biology Elsevier
Autophagy Taylor & Francis
Biocell Tech Science Press
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications Elsevier
Biochemical Journal Portland Press Ltd
Biochemistry and Cell Biology Canadian Science Publishing
Biochemistry Moscow Supplement Series A Membrane and Cell Biology Pleiades Publishing
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta Bioenergetics Elsevier
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta Biomembranes Elsevier
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids Elsevier
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta Molecular Cell Research Elsevier
Biologia Springer Nature
Biologicheskie Membrany Russian Academy of Sciences
Biology of the Cell John Wiley & Sons
Biophysics Reports Biophysics Reports Editorial Office
Biopreservation and Biobanking SAGE
Bioscience Reports Portland Press Ltd
Blood American Society of Hematology 20.3
Blood Cells, Molecules, and Diseases Elsevier
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research Associacao Brasileira de Divulgacao Cientifica
Cell Adhesion and Migration Taylor & Francis
Cell and Tissue Banking Springer Nature
Cell and Tissue Biology Pleiades Publishing
Cell and Tissue Research Springer Nature
Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics Springer Nature
Cell Biochemistry and Function John Wiley & Sons
Cell Biology and Toxicology Springer Nature
Cell Biology International John Wiley & Sons
Cell Calcium Elsevier
Cell Cycle Taylor & Francis
Cell Death and Differentiation Nature Publishing 13.3
Cell Discovery Nature Publishing 21.9

Why NMC-Approved Cell Biology 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 Cell Biology 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 cell biology subject.
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