Publishing in the wrong journal can not only waste your effort and time, but it can also invalidate your research for academic credit. The UGC-CARE List is constantly updated to remove journals that fail to meet ethical and quality standards. Some journals are even cloned, mimicking the names, ISSNs, and websites of reputed publications.
⚠️ Why Journals Are Removed from the UGC-CARE List
The UGC-CARE Committee has discontinued several journals due to reasons such as:
- 🔴 Low-quality or plagiarized content
- 🔴 Lack of transparency in peer review
- 🔴 Misleading indexing or false claims
- 🔴 Cloned online versions of print-only journals
- 🔴 Violation of publication ethics
Journals removed from UGC CARE’s Group I or II lists are not valid for academic purposes such as Ph.D. submission, promotions, or research grants.
🔍 How to Detect a Cloned or Fake Journal
- ✅ Is the journal listed on the official UGC-CARE portal?
- ✅ Is it indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, or PubMed?
- ❌ Does it use a similar name/ISSN/logo but with a different website?
- ❌ Does it claim indexing from unknown or suspicious sources?
Cloned journals often mimic real ones by copying their name and layout. Always verify with official databases.
📜 Official UGC-CARE Cloned Journal Lists
- 🗂️ Group I: Cloned Journals – Group I
- 🗂️ Group II: Cloned Journals – Group II
Maintained by the Centre for Publication Ethics (CPE), SPPU & UGC Cell for Journal Analysis.
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🚫 Consequences of Publishing in Cloned or Removed Journals
- ❌ Not valid for academic credit
- ❌ Ineligible for Ph.D. submission or grants
- ❌ Harms your academic and professional credibility
- ❌ Rejection by future publishers or institutions
✅ Stay Safe: Always Verify Journal Credentials
Before submitting your research:
- ✅ Use: UGC CARE Portal
- ✅ Use: Scopus Source List
- ✅ Use: Web of Science (MJL)
📢 Disclaimer
We follow ethical peer review and transparency. For official indexing status, always verify on the official portals. This content is for awareness and may become outdated.
📸 Credits
Content and references:
🔗 UGC CARE Portal
🔗 UGC Official Site
🆕 UGC CARE List Update – 2025 Peer-Reviewed Journal Policy
📢 Important: New Guidelines Are Now in Effect
The UGC CARE List 2025 has been updated to eliminate non-transparent and unethical journals.
- ✅ Transparent editorial boards
- ✅ Rigorous, double-blind peer review
- ✅ Verifiable indexing (Scopus, WoS)
- ✅ No hidden/unethical charges
- ✅ Annual journal review and delisting
Journals not complying are removed from the list and are not valid for academic recognition.
🏆 Top UGC CARE Listed Journals in India (Affordable & Trusted)
- IJNRD – International Journal of Novel Research and Development
- ✅ UGC CARE Listed
- 📄 Transparent Peer Review
- 💰 Low-cost Publication
- 🌐 www.ijnrd.org
- 📧 editor@ijnrd.org
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❗ Cloned Journal Alert for Scopus and Web of Science
Don’t Get Trapped by Fake Indexed Journals
Cloning affects not only UGC CARE, but also Scopus and Web of Science. Fake journals misuse their reputation to attract researchers.
- ❌ Academic disqualification
- ❌ Rejection for thesis/grant purposes
- ❌ Loss of money and time
⚠️ Warning Signs of a Cloned or Fake Scopus/WoS Journal
- 🔴 Uses similar name/ISSN/logo but has a different domain
- 🔴 Claims “Scopus Indexed” without proof
- 🔴 Displays logos of Scopus/WoS but without links or IDs
- 🔴 Lacks editorial transparency
- 🔴 Sends fast-track spammy acceptance offers
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🧪 How to Verify Scopus and WoS Indexed Journals
✅ For Scopus:
- Visit: scopus.com/sources
- Search by title/ISSN
- Match details with official source
- Check for "Coverage years" status
✅ For Web of Science:
- Visit: mjl.clarivate.com
- Search by title or ISSN
- Ensure it's listed under SCIE, SSCI, AHCI, or ESCI
- Match publisher and domain
🔍 Real Example of Cloning
Some cloned journals claim indexing without a valid Source ID. They may replicate the original journal’s design and only change the URL. These sites often promise quick publication and demand high fees.
🛑 Scopus and Web of Science never guarantee publication or accept fast-track publishing offers.
🛡️ How to Stay Safe
- ✔ Use only official portals to verify indexing
- ✔ Avoid trusting third-party claims or aggregators
- ✔ Check editorial boards, peer-review process, and contact info
- ✔ Ask your supervisor or academic institution if unsure
📘 Trusted Resources for Journal Verification
- UGC CARE List: ugccare.unipune.ac.in
- Scopus Source List: scopus.com/sources
- Web of Science (MJL): mjl.clarivate.com
📢 Final Note
Cloned or fake journals are becoming more common and harder to detect. Before submitting anywhere—UGC CARE, Scopus, or Web of Science—always verify the journal’s indexing status. Just a few minutes of research can save your academic career.
Alert cloned journal
UGC care has received complaints about several journals which are not following the standard publishing practices. After scrutinizing these journals in accordance with UGC Care protocols, UGC has decide to remove these journals from UGC group. Please note that any publication in these journals will not be consider for any academic purpose.
UGC cell for journal analysis, centre of publication ethics (CPE) at SPPU Pune has been notified of cloned and online version of print only journals, the ISSN, title, logo etc. has been cloned.
Cloned list of Group I: https://ugccare.unipune.ac.in/Apps1/User/Web/CloneJournals
Cloned list of Group II:
https://ugccare.unipune.ac.in/Apps1/User/Web/CloneJournalsGroupII
The Journal found to be involved in unethical practices will be removed immediately.
Credits: Photo, content from UGC https://ugccare.unipune.ac.in/apps1/home/index and https://www.ugc.ac.in/
Disclaimer: Our journal undergoes a rigorous peer-review and refereed journals. However, for indexing status and inclusion in databases such as UGC CARE, Scopus, or Web of Science, we recommend referring to the latest and updated lists available on their respective websites. The information provided here may become outdated and should be independently verified.
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