| Author Category | Publication Fee | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Author | ₹971 INR | Peer review, online publication, e-certificate and e-copy |
| Foreign Author | $41 USD | Peer review, online publication, e-certificate and e-copy |
| Print Copy (optional) | optional add-on | Printed copy of the journal sent by courier |
| Crossref DOI (optional) | optional add-on | Permanent Crossref DOI |
Fee Is Payable Only Once the Paper Is Accepted
No fee is expected from authors when they submit. The publication fee applies only once the paper has been reviewed and formally accepted, and rejected papers require no payment. Check the payment instructions carefully before you transfer anything.
What the Fee Covers
- Handling by the editorial team and coordination of peer review
- Screening for plagiarism (Turnitin / iThenticate)
- Manuscript formatting into XML and PDF
- Web hosting with permanent archiving
- QR-coded digital certificate of publication
- Letter of confirmation usable at an institution or university
- Electronic copy of the issue in which the paper appears
- Notifications by email and SMS throughout each stage
Fee Waiver
Partial or full fee waivers may be granted in exceptional cases to authors from low-income countries or those in real financial hardship. Requests must be sent via [email protected] before acceptance.
Fee Examples
| Situation | Fee |
|---|---|
| Team of 3 Indian authors | ₹971 INR |
| Team of 4 foreign authors | $41 USD |
| Indian team of 6 | ₹971 INR + ₹500 for the 6th author |
| Paper rejected | No charge |
Before You Pay
- Wait until the acceptance email arrives — with your paper ID
- Verify how many authors there are — the total depends on it
- Use official channels alone — never a personal account
- Retain the receipt — useful for reimbursement and your files
Details are in publication charges and payment terms.
Managing the Payment Side of Publishing Your Paper
Fees are a normal part of open access publishing, and good records make the process smooth. These suggestions help authors, especially those with shared costs, avoid confusion about charges.
- Confirm who is paying. Settle with co-authors or your department who will cover the charge before submission. Early agreement prevents delays when acceptance arrives.
- Read the invoice carefully. Check the paper title, author name and amount against your records before paying. Small mismatches are easiest to correct before the transaction is completed.
- Use only official payment channels. Pay through the methods listed on the journal's website and never transfer money to an unverified person. If anything looks unusual, ask the editorial office first.
- Save every receipt. Keep the payment confirmation, transaction reference and any emails together. These documents allow quick verification if the status does not update.
- Ask about waivers early. If funding is a barrier, read the waiver policy and write respectfully with your reasons. Requests made before acceptance are easier to consider than last-minute appeals.
Agree on who pays, use official channels only and keep complete receipts, so that charges never slow down your publication.
Questions Researchers Often Ask
At-a-Glance Checklist
- Fee understood₹971 INR Indian / $41 USD foreign
- Payment timing clearSolely after acceptance
- Authors countedUp to 5 covered by the base fee
- Extras on requestDOI, hard copies
- Official payment pagejmvra.org only
Your Paper's Journey at JMVRA, From Submission to Publication
- SubmissionPaper ID is issued
- ScreenScope & similarity
- ReviewDouble-blind
- DecideEmail & SMS
- ReworkEach point answered
- AcceptCopyright & fee
- ProduceYou can request a DOI
- PublishMonthly issue
How long review takes depends on the reviewers and on any revision required, so no set turnaround is promised; you are told of acceptance or rejection by email and WhatsApp.
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JMVRA is aligned with UGC's Suggested Parameters for Choosing Peer-Reviewed Journals.
JMVRA is a Transparent, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access Journal (Refereed Journal). Following the discontinuation of the UGC and UGC-CARE journal listing, and in alignment with the latest UGC-CARE recommendations and guidelines, JMVRA is aligned with UGC’s Suggested Parameters for Choosing Peer-Reviewed Journals.
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