NMC Approved Paleontology Journals List: 2026

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




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Journal of Palaeogeography Chinese Edition Science Press
Journal of Paleontology Cambridge University Press
Journal of Quaternary Science John Wiley & Sons
Journal of South American Earth Sciences Elsevier
Journal of Stratigraphy and Sedimentology Researches University of Isfahan
Journal of Systematic Palaeontology Taylor & Francis
Journal of the Palaeontological Society of India SAGE
Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology Taylor & Francis
Latin American Journal of Sedimentology and Basin Analysis Asociacion Argentina de Sedimentologia
Lethaia Scandinavian University Press
Lucentum Universidad de Alicante
Marine Micropaleontology Elsevier
Memoir of the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum Fukui Prefectual Dinosaur Museum
Memoirs of Museum Victoria Museum Victoria
Memoirs of the Queensland Museum Queensland Museum
Micropaleontology Micropaleontology Press
Monographs of the Palaeontographical Society Taylor & Francis
Natural History Sciences PagePress
Neues Jahrbuch fur Geologie und Palaontologie Abhandlungen Schweizerbart Science Publishers
Ocean Science Copernicus Publications
Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments Springer Nature
Palaeoentomology Magnolia Press
Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology Elsevier
Palaeontologia Electronica Coquina Press
Palaeontology John Wiley & Sons
Palaeoworld Elsevier
Palaios SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology
Paleobiology Cambridge University Press
Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology John Wiley & Sons
Paleontological Journal Pleiades Publishing
Paleontological Research Palaeontological Society of Japan
Palynology Taylor & Francis
PalZ Springer Nature
Papers in Palaeontology John Wiley & Sons
Proceedings of the Geologists Association Geologists' Association
Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology Elsevier
Revista Brasileira de Paleontologia Sociedade Brasileira de Paleontologia
Revista del Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales, Nueva Serie Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia
Revue de Micropaleontologie Elsevier
Revue de Paleobiologie Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle
Rivista Italiana di Paleontologia e Stratigrafia Universita degli Studi di Milano
Rocky Mountain Geology University of Wyoming
Russian Journal of Pacific Geology Pleiades Publishing
Serie Correlacion Geologica Instituto Superior de Correlacion Geologica
Solid Earth Copernicus Publications
Spanish Journal of Palaeontology Sociedad Espanola de Paleontologia
Stratigraphy Micropaleontology Press
Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation Pleiades Publishing
Swiss Journal of Palaeontology Pensoft Publishers
Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia Taylor & Francis

Why NMC-Approved Paleontology 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 Paleontology 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 paleontology subject.
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