Higher Education Commission (HEC) facilitates national research journals published by registered entities (universities or departments of faculties of such entities or registered research institutions or non-profit academic societies with a mandate for research) through financial support and capacity building to enhance their academic and publication standards.
Different policies have been introduced to nurture and enhance the academic and publication standards of scholarly publications. Besides, publication of scholarly/research work through various other sources are also being encouraged in the form of accreditation and financial support.
A- Research journals
HEC's Recognized Journals w.e.f Oct 2024 to Dec 2025
HEC's Recognized Journals Jul 01, 2020 to Sep 30, 2024
HEC's Recognized Journals till June 30, 2020
HEC's Recognized Journals upto 2005
Capacity Building Initiatives
B- Grievance Procedure (Journals)
C- Unethical/Unlawful Practices in Research Publications