UGC Compliance and Journal Standards
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has discontinued the UGC-CARE journal listing and has laid down broad parameters for identifying credible and reliable academic journals.
The International Journal of Legal Research (IJLR) adheres to established academic publishing standards and aligns its policies with the reliability parameters prescribed by UGC.
UGC Notification
For reference, the official UGC notification outlining the discontinuation of the UGC-CARE list and the recommended parameters for reliable journals is provided below.
Alignment with UGC Reliability Parameters
The International Journal of Legal Research (IJLR) aligns its publishing practices with the reliability parameters prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The journal clearly displays its identification details, follows a regular quarterly publication schedule, and maintains a transparent double-blind peer review process. Comprehensive author guidelines, plagiarism and ethics policies, secure website management, and archival access to past issues are maintained to ensure academic integrity, transparency, and continuity.
This statement is provided for transparency and does not imply approval or recognition by UGC or any statutory authority.
Last Updated: February 2026