| Discontinuation of UGC-CARE List | UGC discontinues the CARE journal listing. |
| New Approach | UGC introduces suggestive parameters for journal selection. |
| Development of Parameters | Developed by experts and academicians. |
| Public Feedback | Feedback open until 25th Feb 2025 at journal@ugc.gov.in. |
| Background | Supersedes the 2018 notice, based on expert committee’s recommendations. |
| UGC-CARE List Introduction (2018) | Ensured recognition of reputable journals for faculty selections and funding. |
| Criticisms | Over-centralization, delays, lack of transparency, exclusion of respected journals. |
| Review & Discontinuation Reason | NEP 2020 criticized over-regulation, leading to expert review in Dec 2023. |
| HEIs’ Role | HEIs must set up internal committees for credible journal evaluation. |
| Combating Predatory Journals | HEIs must guide researchers in avoiding predatory journals. |
| Restoring Academic Freedom | Decentralization returns autonomy to HEIs for journal selection. |
| Adaptability | HEIs can adapt journal evaluation to evolving academic fields. |
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