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.
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.
- 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:
| UGC NET Question Paper (June Cycle 2023) | UGC NET 2023 Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Application | Available Soon |
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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 |
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|---|---|
| Unit 1: Discrete Structures and Optimization |
Mathematical Logic |
| Sets and Relations |
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| Graph Theory |
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| Optimization |
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| Counting, Mathematical Induction, and Discrete Probability |
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| Unit 2: Computer System Architecture |
Digital Logic Circuits and Components |
| Data Representation |
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| Basic Computer Organization and Design |
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| Register Transfer and Micro operations |
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| Microprogrammed Control |
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| Unit 3: Programming Languages and Computer Graphics |
Language Design and Translation Issues |
| Elementary Data Types |
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| Object-Oriented Programming |
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| 2-D Geometrical Transforms and Viewing |
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| 3-D Object Representation, Geometric Transformations, and Viewing |
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| Unit 4: Database Management Systems |
Database System Concepts and Architecture |
| SQL |
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| Data Warehousing and Data Mining |
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| Normalization for Relational Databases |
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| NoSQL |
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| Unit 5: System Software and Operating System |
System Software |
| Basics of Operating Systems |
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| Threads, CPU Scheduling |
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| Process Management |
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| Storage Management |
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| Unit 6: Software Engineering |
Software Process Models |
| Software Design |
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| Estimation and Scheduling of Software Projects |
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| Software Configuration Management |
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| Software Quality |
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| Unit 7: Data Structures and Algorithms |
Performance Analysis of Algorithms and Recurrences |
| Data Structures |
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| Graph Algorithms |
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| Complexity Theory |
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| Advanced Algorithms |
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| Unit 8: Theory of Computation and Compilers |
Theory of Computation |
| Context-Free Language |
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| Unsolvable Problems and Computational Complexity |
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| Regular Language Models |
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| Code Generation and Code Optimization |
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| Unit 9: Data Communication and Computer Networks |
Data Communication |
| World Wide Web (WWW) |
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| Functions of OSI and TCP/IP Layers |
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| Mobile Technology |
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| Network Security |
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| Unit 10: Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) |
| Genetic Algorithms (GA) |
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| Natural Language Processing |
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| Knowledge Representation |
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| Multi-Agent Systems |
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Student Forum
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Contributor-Level 6
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