Processing Fee & Article Processing Charge (APC)
Transparent, fair, and affordable fee structure supporting open-access research.
One-time APC charged only upon manuscript acceptance.
Zero upfront charges to submit or process papers.
Fee is requested only after positive peer review result.
To support the editorial workflow, peer-review process, manuscript handling, DOI registration, digital publication, website maintenance, indexing support, and long-term archiving, Raman Anusandhanikee Research Journal charges a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC) of ₹500 (Indian Rupees Five Hundred Only) only after the manuscript has been accepted following the double-blind peer-review process. Charging fees after acceptance is a common model among many journals.
Processing Fee Breakdown
| Particular | Details | Status / Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Article Processing Charge (APC) | ₹500/- (Indian Authors) | Payable After Acceptance |
| Payment Stage | After Acceptance Only | No Upfront Payment |
| Submission Fee | Nil (Free) | 100% Free Submission |
| Peer Review Fee | No Separate Charge | Included |
| Publication Mode | Online (Open Access) | Digital First |
| Certificate | Included (Digital Copy) | Free E-Certificate |
What the Processing Fee Covers
The ₹500 APC directly funds end-to-end publication services to maintain high academic standards:
Initial Manuscript Processing
Format check, completeness verification, and initial editorial triage.
Double-Blind Peer Review
Rigorous evaluation management by domain expert reviewers.
Editorial Quality Assessment
In-depth content check and scholarly rigor verification by board editors.
Plagiarism Screening
Comprehensive similarity index checks using industry-standard software.
Copyediting & Formatting
Professional layout design, typography alignment, and reference styling.
PDF & Online Publication
High-resolution PDF generation and immediate web publishing.
DOI Registration
Unique Digital Object Identifier assignment where applicable for citations.
Digital Archiving
Long-term web hosting, server maintenance, and permanent article preservation.
Metadata & Indexing Support
Structuring article metadata for search engines and academic indexers.
Author Publication Certificate
Issuance of verifiable digital publication certificates to all co-authors.
- No submission fee is charged at the time of manuscript submission.
- The ₹500 processing fee is payable ONLY AFTER the manuscript is formally accepted by the Editorial Board.
- Payment of the processing fee does not guarantee acceptance of the manuscript.
- All submitted manuscripts undergo strict editorial screening and peer review before any decision is rendered.
- Processing fees are generally non-refundable once the production and publication process has commenced.
Authors whose manuscripts successfully complete peer review and receive formal acceptance will receive an official email containing:
Official Contact Email
info@rarj.orgReady to submit your paper? Submissions are completely free of charge.