UGC CARE LIST
The UGC CARE List was a curated index of credible and high-quality journals recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to uphold academic integrity and prevent predatory publishing. Researchers and academicians relied on this list for selecting reputable journals for publication, ensuring their work met ethical and quality standards. Its discontinuation has sparked concerns about journal credibility, research validation, and alternative indexing systems like Scopus, Web of Science, and DOAJ. Stay informed about its impact, evolving academic policies, and best practices for ethical publishing.