The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the discontinuation of its journal list recommendations, popularly known as the “UGC-Care List.” This news was followed by mixed feelings and reactions among academicians. Though imperfect, this list has been a ready reference for faculty and students across India’s higher academia since its genesis in November 2018. Critics were vocal about enlisted predatory journals in the list, but the UGC continuously updated the list following recommendations from Indian universities.