The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the addition of Statistics and Forestry as new subjects for the UGC NET June 2026 examination. The decision was approved during the Commission’s 597th meeting and will be implemented from the June 2026 exam cycle.
With this update, the total number of UGC NET subjects has increased from 85 to 87, providing more opportunities for postgraduate students seeking eligibility for Assistant Professor positions and the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
UGC NET June 2026 New Subjects
The two newly introduced subjects are:
| Subject | Subject Code | Eligible Candidates |
| Forestry | 106 | Postgraduates in forestry, environmental science, wildlife biology, and related disciplines |
| Statistics | 107 | Postgraduates in statistics, applied statistics, mathematical sciences, and allied fields |
The inclusion of these disciplines reflects the growing academic and research demand in environmental studies, forestry management, data science, and statistical research.
UGC NET Statistics and Forestry Syllabus
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the syllabus for both newly added subjects.
UGC NET Statistics Syllabus
The syllabus includes topics such as:
- Probability Theory
- Statistical Inference
- Linear Models
- Sampling Techniques
- Multivariate Analysis
- Indian Statistical Systems
UGC NET Forestry Syllabus
The forestry syllabus covers:
- Silviculture
- Agroforestry
- Forest Ecology
- Forest Management
- Wildlife Conservation
- Forest Policy and Environmental Protection
Candidates can access the detailed unit-wise syllabus on the official UGC NET website.
Who Can Apply for the New Subjects?
Candidates with a postgraduate degree in the relevant disciplines can choose the newly introduced subjects while applying for UGC NET June 2026.
The examination will continue to determine eligibility for:
- Assistant Professor recruitment
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Admission to PhD programmes, as per the applicable UGC NET guidelines
What This Means for UGC NET Aspirants
The addition of Statistics and Forestry expands academic opportunities for students from these specialised fields. It also strengthens the UGC NET framework by including emerging and high-demand disciplines that support teaching and research in Indian universities.
With the latest update, aspirants can now choose from 87 subjects in the UGC NET examination beginning with the June 2026 session.
The UGC has added Statistics and Forestry as new subjects for the UGC NET June 2026 examination, expanding opportunities for candidates from these disciplines.
Statistics and Forestry are available from the UGC NET June 2026 session, and the official syllabus for both subjects has been released by the NTA.
Candidates with academic backgrounds in Statistics or Forestry can select these subjects while applying for UGC NET June 2026, subject to the prescribed eligibility criteria.
