Bhubaneswar, April 30 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday introduced Forestry as an additional subject in the National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) from June 2026 onwards. The decision was taken during the Commission's 597th meeting held on April 18, 2026, based on the recommendations of an expert committee.

The UGC-NET, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is held twice a year in June and December. With this addition, Forestry will now be included in the existing list of subjects for the examination.

The online registration and submission of application forms for UGC-NET June 2026 commenced on April 29, 2026 and will continue till May 20, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). Candidates can apply through the official NTA we...