IJARST Article Processing Charges — Research Paper Publication Fee India and International
IJARST (International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology) is an open-access international journal. To make published research freely available to all readers worldwide, IJARST charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) — billed to the author upon acceptance only. There is zero submission fee. You only pay if your research paper is accepted.
Key fact: IJARST APC is charged only after acceptance. If your research paper is rejected at any stage, you pay nothing. No submission fee. No desk review fee. No peer review fee.
IJARST Publication Fee — 2026
| Author category | Submission fee | Article Processing Charge (APC) | When to pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 Indian Authors | FREE | ₹1,600 | After acceptance only |
| 🌍 International Authors (Indonesia, Malaysia, Egypt, Turkey, Nigeria, all countries) | FREE | USD $50 | After acceptance only |
What Is Included in the IJARST Publication Fee?
The IJARST APC of ₹1,600 (Indian) or USD $50 (International) covers everything needed for professional, globally visible research paper publication in an international journal:
- CrossRef DOI registration — permanent, globally citable Digital Object Identifier for your paper
- Open access publication — freely readable by anyone in the world, forever, with no paywall
- Google Scholar indexing — your paper appears in Google Scholar from day of publication
- SJIF Impact Factor indexing — IJARST Impact Factor 6.76
- Index Copernicus indexing — globally recognised research database
- EuroPub and Academia.edu — additional global academic indexing
- Free digital publication certificate — PDF certificate for all authors, no extra charge
- Permanent online archive — your paper is preserved and accessible indefinitely
- Published within 6 days — from payment confirmation to live online publication with DOI
How Does IJARST APC Compare to Other Journals?
| Journal | APC (Indian authors) | APC (International) | DOI | Publication speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IJARST ✓ | ₹1,600 | USD $50 | ✓ CrossRef | 6 days |
| Elsevier (open access) | ₹1,20,000+ | USD $1,800–$3,500 | ✓ | 3–6 months |
| Springer Nature (open access) | ₹1,50,000+ | USD $1,990–$2,890 | ✓ | 2–6 months |
| MDPI (open access) | ₹80,000+ | USD $1,000–$2,600 | ✓ | 2–4 months |
| Many other ISSN journals | ₹3,000–₹15,000 | USD $100–$500 | Sometimes | Varies |
IJARST is one of the most affordable CrossRef DOI-indexed international journals for research paper publication — at a fraction of the cost of Elsevier or Springer, with significantly faster publication.
Why Is IJARST APC So Affordable?
IJARST was founded with the mission to make international research paper publication accessible to every researcher regardless of their funding status. The IJARST publication fee of ₹1,600 (Indian) or USD $50 (International) is kept deliberately low to serve researchers in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Egypt, Turkey, Nigeria and other countries where research funding is limited. IJARST maintains quality through rigorous double-blind peer review while eliminating the excessive overhead that drives up APC at commercial publishers like Elsevier and Springer.
How to Pay the IJARST APC
After your research paper is accepted, you will receive an acceptance email with payment instructions. Pay securely at ijarst.com/for-authors/pay-fees-online. Both Indian and international payment methods are supported.
Frequently Asked Questions About IJARST Publication Fee
Is there a submission fee for IJARST?
No. IJARST has zero submission fee. You submit your research paper for free. The APC of ₹1,600 (India) or USD $50 (International) is only charged if your paper is accepted.
What if my paper is rejected — do I still pay?
No. If your research paper is rejected at any stage — desk review, peer review, or final editorial decision — you pay nothing.
Does the APC include the CrossRef DOI?
Yes. CrossRef DOI registration is included in the IJARST APC at no extra charge. Your published paper will have a permanent CrossRef DOI from the day of publication.
Is the digital certificate included in the APC?
Yes. A free digital publication certificate is provided to all authors at no additional charge — included in the standard APC.
Publish Your Research Paper in IJARST
No submission fee · ₹1,600 India / USD $50 International · Pay only after acceptance · CrossRef DOI included
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