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3 Group B: Journals from the previously “UGC-Approved List” which are qualified as per the
analysis protocols.
3 Group C: Journals from all disciplines recommended by UGC-CARE Council members,
which are qualified as per the analysis protocols.

3 Group D: Journals from all disciplines and languages submitted by UGC-CARE Universities,
which are qualified as per the analysis protocols.

What are predatory/dubious/questionable journals or publishers?
The terms “predatory journal” or “predatory publisher” are entities that prioritize self-interest at
the expense of scholarship and are characterized by false or misleading information, deviation
from best editorial/publication practices, lack of transparency, and/ or use of aggressive and
indiscriminate solicitation practices.
How often UGC-CARE List is updated?
UGC-CARE List is updated quarterly i.e. on first of January, April, July and October (or on the
next working day if there is a public holiday on these dates) every year.

Where one can find UGC-CARE List?
The UGC-CARE List is available on the website https://ugccare.unipune.ac.in

Who can recommend journals for inclusion in the UGC-CARE List?
Anyone can recommend journal/s, whether Indian or foreign, for inclusion in the UGC-CARE
List, by following the prescribed submission process available at https://ugccare.unipune.ac.in

How can publishers add their journal/s to UGC-CARE List?
Publishers can submit journal title/s through IQAC Cell of any affiliated college / University
following in prescribed submission process with the recommendation of teaching faculty along
with the duly signed declaration form by competent authority.

What is the status of the previously “Approved List of journals” by the UGC?
The previously “UGC-Approved List of Journals” (Group B) has been evaluated by the “UGC
Cell for Journal Analysis”. Journals that qualified after analysis, as per the protocols are included in
the UGC-CARE List. The journals not included in the list shall not be automatically considered
for revaluation. They have to be sent for inclusion, following the prescribed submission process
available at the UGC-CARE website.

What is the status of the research papers published before the UGC-CARE List?
Please refer to the public notification of the UGC dated 14th June 2019 (point 2 and 3) available
on the UGC-CARE website.

Why are some journal/s recommended by colleges/ universities are not included in the UGC-
CARE List?
Following could be the reasons for non-inclusion:
a. The journal/s might not have been received through the IQAC centre of particular university.

b. Journal/s might not be fulfilling the qualifying protocols.
How corrections can be made in the UGC-CARE List?
Any type of corrections / discrepancies about the journal information in the UGC-CARE List can
be communicated through the feedback option available on the UGC-CARE website.