Question 1

What is the MNiSW / Polish ministerial journal list?

Accepted Answer

The official register of scientific journals scored by Poland's Ministry of Science (MNiSW), used to evaluate publications for academic degrees and institutional assessment. Each journal is assigned 20, 40, 70, 100, 140 or 200 points. The binding list was announced on 5 January 2024 and contains 34,088 titles.

Question 2

Which scored-journal list is current in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The list announced on 5 January 2024 remains binding in 2026 until a new one is published. A new list has been announced and is expected after the summer of 2026; until then, journal points are based on the 5 January 2024 list.

Question 3

How do I check a journal's MNiSW points?

Accepted Answer

Search by title or ISSN on gdziepisac.pl, or browse the whole list by points threshold (20, 40, 70, 100, 140 or 200). Each result also shows the SJR and H-index from Scimago.

Question 4

Where should I publish to score points in Poland?

Accepted Answer

Choose a journal on the ministerial list matching your discipline and required points; 20–70 points often suffice for doctoral work, while 100–200 points are typical for habilitation and professorship.

Question 5

What are SJR and H-index?

Accepted Answer

SJR (Scimago Journal Rank) is a prestige metric based on weighted citations; H-index is the number h of articles with at least h citations. Both come from Scimago and are shown alongside the Polish ministerial points.

Question 6

How often is the ministerial list updated?

Accepted Answer

Irregularly, usually every few years, by a communication of the Minister of Science. The current list dates from 5 January 2024. Always verify the latest version, as points can change between evaluations.