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<h4><strong>Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan</strong></h4><p>HEC, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, Research Journal Accreditation, 2026, Eligible Journals, HEIs, R&D Organizations, Non-Profit Societies, NGOs, ISSN, Editorial Board, Peer Review, Original Research Articles, Journal Website, Policy Documents, SECP Registration, Registrar of Societies, CABELL Predatory List, Online Application, RGMS Portal, Processing Fee, Public Sector, Private Sector, Application Deadline, December 4, 2025, Academic Publishing, Journal Standards, Scholarly Publications, Research Mandate</p><p>The Higher Education Commission (HEC) invites applications from Pakistan-based research journals for accreditation for the year 2026. This initiative ensures that scholarly journals maintain high academic and ethical standards.</p><figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Position / Vacancy</strong></th><th><strong>Number</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Research Journal Accreditation</td><td>Open to all eligible Pakistan-based journals</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h4><strong>Eligible Journals</strong></h4><p>Applications are open to journals published by:</p><p>Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)</p><p>Public sector R&D organizations</p><p>Non-profit academic societies or NGOs with a research mandate</p><p>Journals published by societies or NGOs must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) or the Registrar of Societies.</p><h4><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></h4><p>Journals applying for accreditation must meet the following requirements, as outlined in HEC’s Journals and Publications Policy 2024 (amended November 2025):</p><p>A valid ISSN (International Standard Serial Number)</p><p>A unique journal title</p><p>Ownership by a University, R&D organization, or a non-profit society/NGO</p><p>A functional website providing content access, updated information, and published policy documents</p><p>An editorial/advisory board consisting of qualified academics with PhDs, or medical qualifications (FCPS/FRCS/MCPS for medical journals), with strong research and publication experience</p><p>Publication of at least five (05) original research articles per issue in the preceding calendar year</p><p>Peer review reports for at least two (02) reviewers per article</p><p>Journals owned by non-profit academic societies must be properly registered with SECP or the Registrar of Societies</p><p>Journals listed in CABELL’s predatory journal report will not be considered</p><p>Existing journals already enlisted with HEC must reapply as fresh applicants for 2026 accreditation.</p><h4><strong>Application Process</strong></h4><p>Applications must be submitted online through the HEC RGMS portal: <a href="https://research.hec.gov.pk">https://research.hec.gov.pk</a></p><p>Submission via post, email, or any other method will not be accepted</p><p>Processing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable:</p><p>Rs. 25,000 for public sector HEIs and R&D organizations</p><p>Rs. 50,000 for private sector HEIs, R&D organizations, societies, or foundations</p><p>Payment will be made against an invoice generated through the RGMS portal</p><p>Application status (approved or rejected) will be available on the portal; no separate communication will be issued</p><h4><strong>Important Dates</strong></h4><p><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> December 4, 2025</p><p><strong>Contact Information</strong><br>Research Journal Section, R&I Division<br>Higher Education Commission, Sector H-9, Islamabad<br>Phone: 051-90401952, 051-90401921<br>Email: rjs@hec.gov.pk</p><p>For detailed policy documents, FAQs, and guidelines, visit: <a href="https://www.hec.gov.pk/site/journals">https://www.hec.gov.pk/site/journals</a></p><h4><strong>FAQs: HEC Research Journal Accreditation 2026</strong></h4><p><strong>Who can apply for accreditation?</strong><br>Journals published by HEIs, public sector R&D organizations, or non-profit academic societies/NGOs with a research mandate.</p><p><strong>Do journals already accredited by HEC need to apply again?</strong><br>Yes, all journals must submit a fresh application for 2026 accreditation.</p><p><strong>What is the application method?</strong><br>Applications must be submitted online only via the HEC RGMS portal: <a href="https://research.hec.gov.pk">https://research.hec.gov.pk</a>.</p><p><strong>What is the processing fee?</strong><br>Rs. 25,000 for public sector HEIs/R&D organizations, Rs. 50,000 for private sector HEIs/R&D organizations, societies, or foundations.</p><p><strong>What are the key eligibility criteria?</strong></p><p>Valid ISSN</p><p>Unique journal title</p><p>Functional website with policy documents</p><p>Editorial/advisory board with qualified academics (PhD or FCPS/FRCS/MCPS for medical journals)</p><p>Minimum 5 original research articles per issue in the previous year</p><p>At least 2 peer-review reports per article</p><p>Not listed in CABELL’s predatory journal report</p><p><strong>Can journals owned by NGOs apply?</strong><br>Yes, provided the NGO/society is registered with SECP or Registrar of Societies and has a research mandate.</p><p><strong>Is there a deadline for applications?</strong><br>Yes, applications must be submitted online by December 4, 2025.</p><p><strong>Where can I find detailed guidelines and policy?</strong><br>Full policy, FAQs, and guidelines are available at <a href="https://www.hec.gov.pk/site/journals">https://www.hec.gov.pk/site/journals</a>.</p>
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