Top 10 Journals in India

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Top 10 Journals in India

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In India, the Press Registrar General of India (formerly Registrar of Newspapers for India) is the concerned government authority for authorizing and regulating the publication of periodicals, including journals, under the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act 2023. 

In this blog post, we shall take a look at the top 10 journals in India. If you’re an avid reader of journals, we recommend you to read this post till the end!

List of Top 10 Journals in India

Here are the top 10 Indian journals, as of 2025. These journals focus on different areas like law, science, philosophy, artificial intelligence, business management, etc.:

1. National Law School of India Review

The National Law School of India Review (NLSIR) is one of the best journals in India. It is a bi-annual, law review journal published by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) located in Bengaluru. It is bi-annual and is edited by students and reviewed by peers. 

The National Law School of India Review was first published in 1988. Back then, this journal was titled ‘Student Advocate Journal’.  NLSIR has the unique distinction of being cited numerous times by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Whether you are a legal researcher, academician or law student, you can read this journal to get insights about the legal industry.

2. Journal of Indian Philosophy

The Journal of Indian Philosophy is an academic journal published by Springer. Its editor in chief is Mr. Diwakar Acharya. The journal publishes articles related to classical and modern Indian philosophy. Philosophy students, researchers and lecturers often read this journal.

The coverage of the Indian Philosophy journal ranges from closely analyzing individual philosophical texts to detailed annotated translations of the texts. In addition to this, the journal publishes detailed discussions of philosophical matters on the basis of close reading of primary sources.

3. Indian Journal of Medical Research

The Indian Journal of Medical Research is an open-access medical journal that is peer-reviewed. Its history dates back to 1913 when it first got published. The publisher of this journal is Medknow Publications, which publishes on the Indian Council of Medical Research’s behalf. The journal has been published on a monthly-basis since 1977, with six issues per volume.

The Indian Journal of Medical Research is one of the top 10 journals in India. It is dedicated to publishing high-quality articles that align with the priorities of the Indian Council of Medical Research in promoting biomedical research. Its aim is to spread quality biomedical research to its readers based in India as well as those in other parts of the world. 

The purpose of Indian Journal of Medical Research is to provide a platform for publishing biomedical and public health investigations of national, regional and international significance. This journal welcomes submissions from a broad spectrum of potential authors who make use of mixed-method, quantitative or qualitative research approaches. The IJMR's policy of free material distribution to its users guarantees the ease of access to its growing knowledge base.

4. Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics

Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics is one of the top journals in India, and is the official publication of the Indian National Science Academy. It is published by Springer. This journal serves as a platform for authentic research in all the major areas of pure and applied mathematics, statistics and other related domains. 

Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics offers select research in the areas of pure and applied mathematics as well as statistics. Its coverage extends to mathematics biology, computer science, operations research and mathematical economics. 

It is distributed widely across India and also enjoys international reputation. The Journal showcases dedication to publishing research of interest to wide sections within the mathematical community.

5. Journal of Earth System Science 

The Journal of Earth System Science is a peer-reviewed journal. It is a scientific journal that covers earth System science. It is one of the oldest journals in India that is still being published. Prof. Somnath Dasgupta is the editor in chief of this journal. The Publisher of this journal is Springer Science+Business Media, which publishes on behalf of the Indian Academy of Sciences. 

The Journal of Earth System Science started in 1934. Back then, it was part of the Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences. However, in 1978, the Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences split into three different journals: (i) Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences (Earth and Planetary Sciences), (ii) Journal of Chemical Sciences, and (iii) Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences - Mathematical Sciences. The Proceedings of Indian Academy of Sciences (Earth and Planetary Sciences) was renamed and rebranded as Journal of Earth System Science in 2005.

6. International Journal of Childhood and Society

The International Journal of Childhood and Society (IJCS) is yet another famous journal in India with international range and scope. It is basically an interdisciplinary journal that publishes high quality research and debate on all elements of childhood and policies and services for children as well as young individuals. IJCS is a bi-annual journal, meaning it is issued twice in a year.

IJCS includes academic research, policy and practice pertaining to the welfare, education and health of children from birth to adulthood. The journal educates everyone who works with and for children, young people and their families. 

It does so by publishing papers on research and practice covering a wide range of topics, such as (i) theories of childhood, (ii) children's daily lives at home, school and in the community, (iii) children's culture, rights and participation, (iv) children's health and well-being and (v) child protection, early prevention and intervention.

7. IETE Journal of Research

IETE Journal of Research is a popular journal in India. It is a monthly journal published by the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), India. It is useful for researchers, scientists, engineers, educators, managers and students who want to stay up to date on the latest and most innovative research and development projects in the wide field of electronics and telecommunications.

It publishes scientific as well as technical papers that describe authentic research work or novel product/process development. This journal's topics include: (i) Communications (ii) Electromagnetics (iii) Electronic Circuits, Devices and Components (iv) Medical Electronics and (v) Opto-Electronics.

The Editor-in-Chief reviews all submitted articles initially and if deemed appropriate for submission, they are subject to peer review by impartial, anonymous, knowledgeable reviewers. Submissions are made online through a designated Submission Portal.

8. IIMB Management Review

IIMB Management Review (IMR) is a journal released by Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. It is published on a quarterly basis. The journal addresses management practitioners, academicians and researchers. It aims to engage readers with concepts, ideas and practices in the domain of management. It follows a reader-friendly format and lays emphasis on providing managerial insights in core business areas. 

IIMB Management Review welcomes manuscripts that give novel managerial insights in core functions of business management. In order to do this, IMR seeks manuscripts that offer fresh managerial perspectives on any of the main business operations. The conclusions in the publication should be well-written and rigorous. This means they should be backed up by either empirical evidence or a sound theoretical framework. 

Although these two conditions must be met in order to be accepted, acceptance is not assured by them. All manuscripts are welcome, but IIMB particularly values ones that address growing economies globally. 

9. PNAS India

PNAS India stands for Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences India. It is one of the top journals in India. PNAS India is one of the oldest scientific journals in India, and was launched in 1930. The journal is published by Springer, and its editor in chief is Yogendra Singh. 

PNAS India contains research and review papers related to various fields of Biological Sciences. It is published four times a year. The articles are contributed by famous scientists across the globe, and are indexed by leading global abstracting agencies. 

10. International Journal of Computing and Artificial Intelligence

International Journal of Computing and Artificial Intelligence is an international journal. It is a peer reviewed journal that can be accessed openly online. It contains nearly all types of write-ups you can expect from a typical journal, such as research papers, reviews, case studies, case reports, short communications, book reviews, commentaries and editorials. Its editor in chief is Dr. Navin Kumar. 

The Journal follows a double-blind peer review process. It is one of the leading publications as it propels the progress of computing as well as AI research, promotes responsible practices relating to AI and promotes innovation. Its objective is to serve as a valuable resource for industry professionals, policymakers, researchers and individuals interested in domains of artificial intelligence and computing.

Conclusion

In this blog post, we discussed the top 10 journals in India. They are (i) National Law School of India Review (ii) Journal of Indian Philosophy (iii) Indian Journal of Medical Research (iv) Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics (v) Journal of Earth System Science (vi) International Journal of Childhood and Society (vii) IETE Journal of Research (viii) IIMB Management Review (ix) PNAS India and (x) International Journal of Computing and Artificial Intelligence. 

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Disclaimer: This article is based on the author’s personal opinion and may or may not represent views of the general public, institutions or organizations.

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