Journal profile · Mathematics
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS
ISSN 0019-5588 · eISSN 0975-7465 · Indian National Science Academy · INDIA · Bimonthly · Founded 2010
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS: CAS Zone 4 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.65; subscription journal; median 308 days to acceptance (94 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 171 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS is published by Indian National Science Academy and is in Zone 4 of Mathematics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Topics in Algebra, Analytic Number Theory Research and Advanced Mathematical Identities, together about 21.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Algebra and Number Theory and Geometry and Topology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
For a paper to be considered for publication, it is a precondition that it is not submitted for publication elsewhere and contains results that are new, significant and of interest to wide sections of the mathematical community. Editors may invite papers on special topics of current interest. All papers, whether contributed or invited, will be refereed.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics
Editor-in-chief Jugal VermaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 44, United States 1 (45 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Topics in AlgebraMathematics7.8%
- Analytic Number Theory ResearchMathematics6.9%
- Advanced Mathematical IdentitiesMathematics6.8%
- Algebraic structures and combinatorial modelsMathematics5.4%
- Algebraic Geometry and Number TheoryMathematics5.3%
- Finite Group Theory ResearchMathematics4.7%
- Advanced Combinatorial MathematicsMathematics4.4%
- Rings, Modules, and AlgebrasMathematics4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Mathematics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Mathematics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
INSPECzbMATHPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 0.65LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.7Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.68LetPub ·
- h-index
- 34LetPub ·
- h-index
- 23OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 129OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.53OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 14.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 170LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 60,300Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,634 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 117 | 16 | 11 |
| 2025 | 171 | 8 | 56 |
| 2024 | 209 | 16 | 197 |
| 2023 | 161 | 16 | 306 |
| 2022 | 154 | 13 | 303 |
| 2021 | 202 | 30 | 539 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
308 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 184 days – 443 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 16 days (94 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 354 days
- Sample
- 94 articles with submission and acceptance dates (337 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 54 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; use must be documented Model summary
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Please note: Color art if free of charge for online publication, however the printed edition is only black and white. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
Original work only, not under consideration elsewhere Model summary
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Competing interests disclosure required Model summary
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data, materials, software and code should support published claims Model summary
All authors are requested to make sure that all data and materials as well as software application or custom code support their published claims and comply with field standards.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Permission required for previously published material Model summary
Authors wishing to include figures, tables, or text passages that have already been published elsewhere are required to obtain permission from the copyright owner(s) for both the print and online format
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Reviewer suggestions and exclusions allowed at submission Model summary
Authors are welcome to suggest suitable reviewers and/or request the exclusion of certain individuals when they submit their manuscripts.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening software may be used Model summary
the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Indian National Science Academy
- Country or region
- INDIA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 2010
- ISSN
- 0019-5588
- Electronic ISSN
- 0975-7465
- Society / sponsor
- Indian National Science Academy
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 57, Issue 4 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS
What CAS zone is INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS is in Zone 4 of Mathematics, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Mathematics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Mathematics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.65; CiteScore 1.3, h-index 23.
How long does peer review take at INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS?
Based on the dates recorded on 94 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 308 days (interquartile range 184–443 days); authors report an average review time of about 12 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS based?
Of the 45 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (44) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists INSPEC and zbMATH; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS open access, and what is the APC?
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PURE & APPLIED MATHEMATICS is a subscription journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .