Computer Science and Applications 2023 Question Paper: Section Wise Weightage, Syllabus & More

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 31 Dec '25 - 7 Jan '26

Swayam
Swayam Gupta
Associate Senior Executive
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 15:34 IST
UGC NET Computer Science and Application Question Paper is released by the National Testing Agency along with UGC NET Provisional Answer Key. UGC NET Computer Science Exam was conducted by NTA on June 17, 2023. Candidates can read & download the UGC NET English Question Paper and the section-wise bifurcation of the question paper in this article.

UGC NET Computer Science and Application Question Paper will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with UGC NET Provisional Answer Key. UGC NET Computer Science and Application Exam was conducted by NTA on June 17, 2023. Candidates can read & download the UGC NET Computer Science and Application Question Paper in this article below.

UGC NET 2023 Computer Science and Applications Question Paper

The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the question paper for the UGC NET subject-wise exam along with the provisional answer key and response sheet. The candidates preparing for the UGC NET Computer Science and Application exam must go through the UGC NET question paper. The UGC NET question paper will help the candidates to understand the exam pattern, standard of questions, section-wise weightage, and more. UGC NET Computer Science and Application Exam is conducted by the NTA along with other 82 subjects.

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) or NTA UGC NET is a national-level exam conducted in order to determine the eligibility of candidates for only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges.

Table of contents
  • UGC NET 2023 Computer Science and Application Question Paper
  • UGC NET Computer Science and Application Previous Year Question Paper PDF Download
  • UGC NET Computer Science and Application Exam Pattern 2023
  • UGC NET Computer Science and Applications Paper 2 Syllabus

UGC NET 2023 Computer Science and Application Question Paper

UGC NET Computer Science and Application Paper 2023 will be released along with the release of the provisional answer key and response sheet. The candidates will be able to access the response sheet and the UGC NET 2023 Question Paper through the candidates' login. However, the candidates will be able to check their response sheet and the concerned subject question paper. The candidates can get the previous and current year's question papers in the article. The link for the UGC NET 2023 June Computer Science and Application Question Paper has been given below:

Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates

IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 Prelims Exam

13 Dec '25 - 14 Dec '25

SSC JHT Paper 2 2025 exam

14 Dec '25

IBPS PO 2025 Mains Scorecard

10 Dec '25 - 17 Dec '25

CSIR NET 2025 Dec Exam Date

18 Dec '25

UPSC IAS Main Result 2025

11 Nov '25 - 30 Apr '26

IBPS Clerk 2026 notification

31 Aug '26

OTET Exam Date

17 Dec '25

TSTET Admit Card Release

27 Dec '25

UGC NET Question Paper (June Cycle 2023) UGC NET 2023 Question Paper PDF
Computer Science and Application Available Soon 

Also Read: UGC NET 2023 exam

UGC NET Computer Science and Application Previous Year Question Paper PDF Download

Candidates can download the UGC NET Computer Science and Application Previous Year Question Paper PDF through the link provided below in the table:

UGC NET Computer Science and Application Exam Pattern 2023

UGC NET Computer Science and Application exam pattern comprise two papers- Paper 1 and 2. Paper 1- 50 questions and 100 marks whereas Paper 2 is 100 question and 200 marks.As per the prescribed UGC NET 2023 exam pattern, both papers contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates need to complete both papers in a single duration of three hours. Have a look at the detailed UGC NET exam pattern 2023 below.

UGC NET Computer Science and Applications Paper 2 Syllabus 

A detailed UGC NET Computer Science and applications syllabus is provided below. The essential topics of Paper 2 are Discrete Structures and Optimization, DBMS, Software Engineering, Computational Theory, and Compilers. The candidates must go through the complete table to know the detailed syllabus for UGC NET Computer Science syllabus: 

UGC NET Computer Science Syllabus 

Unit 1: Discrete Structures and Optimization 

Mathematical Logic 

Sets and Relations 

Graph Theory 

Optimization 

Counting, Mathematical Induction, and Discrete Probability 

Unit 2: Computer System Architecture 

Digital Logic Circuits and Components 

Data Representation 

Basic Computer Organization and Design 

Register Transfer and Micro operations 

Microprogrammed Control 

Unit 3: Programming Languages and Computer Graphics 

Language Design and Translation Issues 

Elementary Data Types 

Object-Oriented Programming 

2-D Geometrical Transforms and Viewing 

3-D Object Representation, Geometric Transformations, and Viewing 

Unit 4: Database Management Systems 

Database System Concepts and Architecture 

SQL 

Data Warehousing and Data Mining 

Normalization for Relational Databases 

NoSQL 

Unit 5: System Software and Operating System 

System Software 

Basics of Operating Systems 

Threads, CPU Scheduling 

Process Management 

Storage Management 

Unit 6: Software Engineering 

Software Process Models 

Software Design 

Estimation and Scheduling of Software Projects 

Software Configuration Management 

Software Quality 

Unit 7: Data Structures and Algorithms 

Performance Analysis of Algorithms and Recurrences 

Data Structures 

Graph Algorithms 

Complexity Theory 

Advanced Algorithms 

Unit 8: Theory of Computation and Compilers 

Theory of Computation 

Context-Free Language 

Unsolvable Problems and Computational Complexity 

Regular Language Models 

Code Generation and Code Optimization 

Unit 9: Data Communication and Computer Networks 

Data Communication 

World Wide Web (WWW) 

Functions of OSI and TCP/IP Layers 

Mobile Technology 

Network Security 

Unit 10: Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) 

Genetic Algorithms (GA) 

Natural Language Processing 

Knowledge Representation 

Multi-Agent Systems 

 

About the Author
author-image
Swayam Gupta
Associate Senior Executive

Law Education & Competitive Exams Content Specialist

Role: Senior Content Writer, Shiksha.com

Swayam writes content specializing in the law education and competitive exams domain, with around two year of experience

Read Full Bio
Download Important Dates for Sarkari Exams Exams

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Explore Other Exams

18 Dec '25

CSIR NET 2025 Dec Exam Date

31 Dec '25

CSIR NET 2025 Dec Admit Card

3 Dec '25 -

6 Dec '25

SSC JE Tier 1 Exam 2025

25 Nov '25 -

28 Nov '25

SSC JE Tier 1 Self-Slot Bookin...

4 Oct '25 -

6 Oct '25

Application Correction

1 Oct '25 -

3 Oct '25

HP TET Nov 2025 Application Wi...

Aug '25

Kerala SET 2025 July Exam

12 Jun '25

Kerala SET 2025 July Applicati...

29 Sep '25

KTET Answer Key

18 Sep '25 -

19 Sep '25

KTET Exam Date

24 Nov '25 -

30 Nov '25

SBI PO Group Exercises & Inter...

19 Nov '25

SBI PO Pysychometric Test

17 Dec '25

OTET Exam Date

10 Dec '25

OTET Admit Card

13 Dec '25 -

14 Dec '25

IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 Prelims Ex...

28 Dec '25

IBPS RRB 2025 Single Online Ex...

27 Dec '25

TSTET Admit Card Release

3 Jan '26 -

31 Jan '26

TSTET Exam Date

Nov '25

UPSC IAS Main Result 2025

22 Aug '25 -

31 Aug '25

IAS Main 2025 Exam Date

The list of exams are recommended based on what other exams do the students in your area show interest in
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 4 days ago

The UGC NET 2025 Cut off for the December session will be released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It is the minimum qualifying marks required by the student to clear the exam. The Cutoff PDF will be released along with the result.

S

Satyendra Garg

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The NTA opens the UGC NET 2025 Application correction window from November 10 to 12, 2025 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The Registration process was closed on November 7.

N

Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026. 

I

Ishita Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.

S

Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.  Click on the link available for the answer key. Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link. Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen). Click on Sign In and submit

...Read more

V

Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.

G

Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below: Exam, date, Exam shift, Exam

...Read more

N

Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Candiates can check below the steps to download the UGC NET question papers: Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Click on the answer key & question paper link. Login using the required details. Download the question paper PDF

V

Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

To give mock test is important. It helps them to find out strengths and weaknesses. regular practice also improves speed, gain confidence, reduce the exam pressure, helps to understand the exam pattern, improves speed, etc.

G

Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Analysis is important for candidate in NTA NET exam. It helps in preparation, understand paper structure, difficulty level, topics asked or high weightage areas, expected cutoff. By analyzing mock tests and previous years papers students can prepare well.

K

Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6