Withdrawal of UGC Care List of Journals in India: A Step Towards Reform or A Risk to Research Integrity
P.G. Tadasad
Journal of Science and Technology Metrics, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2026.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6025/jstm/2026/7/1/1-14
Link: https://www.dline.info/jstm/fulltext/v7n1/jstmv7n1_1.pdf
Abstract:
The UGC CARE List was introduced in 2019 to replace the 'UGC List of approved journals' and serve as a
reference for researchers and institutions to identify quality journals for publishing their work, ensuring
adherence to ethical standards and promoting credible research. As time went on, the UGC CARE List faced
many criticisms. Owing to many such criticisms, the list was withdrawn in February 2025, and a new set of
suggestive parameters for peer-reviewed journals has been introduced. The paper discusses whether
abolishing the list and introducing a set of suggestive parameters will risk the maintenance of ethical standards
in academic research or lead to reforms in research.