UGC NET 2024 Computer Science and Application Syllabus: Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, PDF Link & More

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UGC NET Computer Science and Applications syllabus has been discussed in the article for the UGC NET 2024. The candidates can check the exam pattern, preparation tips, and the latest syllabus in the article.

UGC NET Computer Science Syllabus 2024: The University Grants Commission (UGC) prescribes the syllabus for the UGC NET exams. The article discusses the syllabus for the UGC NET Computer Science. The candidates must go through the syllabus for the UGC NET Computer Science and Applications to make a strategy worth preparing. The syllabus will help the candidates to know about the sections and the chapters for the exam. In this article, we have covered the specific topics of Paper 2: computer science and applications.

Computer Science is the study of computer applications, programming, databases, computation, communications, operating systems, etc. The NTA has taken UGC NET Computer Science as a subject for candidates seeking careers as computer professors, lecturers, researchers, and many other professional positions. This exam is intended for candidates who have completed postgraduate studies. The UGC NET Computer Science exam syllabus for this exam is not only extensive but also very deep.

Q: What is the section-wise weightage of Paper 1 and Paper 2 in the UGC NET exam?

The UGC NET exam consists of two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The section-wise weightage of each paper is as follows: Paper 1: a)Teaching Aptitude: 5 questions (10 marks) b)Research Aptitude: 5 questions (10 marks) c)Reading Comprehension: 5 questions (10 marks) d) Communication: 5 questions (10 marks) e)Reasoning (including Mathematical): 5 questions (10 marks) f) Logical Reasoning: 5 questions (10 marks) g) Data Interpretation: 5 questions (10 marks) h) Information and Communication Technology (ICT): 5 questions (10 marks) I) People and Environment: 5 questions (10 marks) j) Higher Education System: 5 questions (10 marks) The total marks for Paper 1 are 100. Paper 2: The UGC NET Paper 2 is subject-specific, and the section-wise weightage varies according to the subject. Paper 2 consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 2 marks. The total marks for Paper 2 are 200. In Paper 2, most of the questions are asked from the core subject, while a few questions may be asked from related subjects. The questions are designed to test the in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subject by the candidate. Therefore, the section-wise weightage of the UGC NET exam varies according to the paper and subject. It is important for candidates to go through the UGC NET syllabus for their subject and prepare accordingly to score well in the exam.

Q: What is the marking scheme of UGC NET 2024 December session exam?

The marking of the UGC NET exam has been given below for the candidates. Following the marking scheme for the UGC NET exam the candidates who are willing to appear in the UGC NET exam can understand the exam pattern and prepare for the exam well. The marking will also help the candidate to count the probable scores from the UGC NET provisional answer key that is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA): a)Correct answer: 2 b) Incorrect answer: No negative mark c) Unanswered/marked for review: 0 (no marks given) d) Incorrect or ambiguous question/has multiple correct answers: 2 to those who have chosen one of the correct answers. E) Incorrect or dropped questions: 2 to those who have attempted the question.

Q: What is the latest exam pattern for UGC NET 2024 exam?

The UGC NET 2024 exam pattern is outlined in the official notification by the NTA. It consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. The duration of the exam is three hours, Both papers consist of objective type multiple-choice questions (MCQs), totaling 150 questions across both papers. Each question weightage is two marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

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UGC NET Exam Highlights

The candidates who are going to appear for the upcoming UGC NET for the June 2024 cycle must go through the highlights table to understand the exam better:

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UGC NET Exam 2024
Mode of Exam	Online
Duration of Exam	3 hours (180 minutes)
Paper type	Subject-specific questions
Number of Questions	100
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions with a single answer.
Total marks	200
Marking scheme	2 for the right response and 0 for the wrong response.
Language of paper	English and Hindi.

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UGC NET Computer Science Exam Pattern

UGC NET Paper 2 allows candidates to choose from 83 subjects. Another discipline is computer science and applications. The subject code of the UGC NET Computer Science is 87. Paper 2, like Paper 1 comprises multiple-choice questions with one correct answer. However, this exam has 100 questions, and each question is worth 2 points. So, the total score for this exam is 200. The UGC NET exam pattern has been given below for the June 2024 exam:

Sections of UGC NET Paper-I	Number of Questions in UGC NET Paper-I	Marks per section
Teaching Aptitude	5	10
Research Aptitude	5	10
Reading Comprehension	5	10
Communication	5	10
Reasoning (including Maths)	5	10
Logical Reasoning	5	10
Data Interpretation	5	10
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)	5	10
People & Environment	5	10
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration	5	10
Total	50	100

UGC NET Computer Science Syllabus 2024

Check out the UGC NET Computer Science Syllabus for Paper 2 below. It's important to review all of the topics below.

Discrete Structures and Optimization
Computer System Architecture
Programming Languages and Computer Graphics
Database Management Systems
System Software and Operating System
Software Engineering
Data Structures and Algorithms
Theory of Computation and Compilers
Data Communication and Computer Networks
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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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:

Q: What is the UGC NET exam pattern?

The UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency NTA on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The exam is conducted twice a year to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and for awarding Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. The exam is conducted in two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Here are the details of the UGC NET exam pattern: Paper 1: a) Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes combining both papers) b) Total marks: 100 c) Number of questions: 50 d) Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) e) Marking scheme: Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. F) Syllabus: Teaching and research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness. Paper 2: a) Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes combining both papers) b) Total marks: 200 c) Number of questions: 100 d) Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) e) Marking scheme: Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. f) Syllabus: Based on the subject selected by the candidate. The UGC NET exam is conducted in online mode. The questions in both papers are in English and Hindi except for languages other than English and Hindi. Candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks in both papers to be eligible for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).

Q: What is the use of UGC NET exam analysis?

UGC NET exam analysis is the process of examining the UGC NET exam paper to identify the overall difficulty level, the type of questions asked, and the areas from which the questions were asked. Exam analysis is useful for both the candidates who have appeared for the exam and those who are preparing for it in the future. Here are some uses of UGC NET exam analysis: a) Understand the exam pattern: Exam analysis helps the candidates to understand the exam pattern and the type of questions that are asked in the exam. This helps them to prepare better and focus on the important topics and subtopics. B) Identify the difficulty level: Exam analysis helps the candidates to identify the overall difficulty level of the exam and the difficulty level of individual sections. This helps them to understand their performance and identify areas where they need to improve. C) Identify important topics: Exam analysis helps the candidates to identify the important topics and subtopics that are frequently asked in the exam. This helps them to prioritize their preparation and focus on the topics that are more likely to be asked in the exam. D) Plan future preparation: Exam analysis helps the candidates to plan their future preparation based on the areas where they need to improve. It also helps them to identify their strengths and weaknesses and work on them accordingly. E) Provide feedback to coaching institutes: Exam analysis helps coaching institutes to understand the difficulty level of the exam and the areas from which the questions were asked. This helps them to improve the quality of their coaching and provide better guidance to the candidates. In summary, UGC NET exam analysis is useful for both the candidates who have appeared for the exam and those who are preparing for it in the future. It helps them to understand the exam pattern, identify the difficulty level, prioritize their preparation, plan future preparation, and provide feedback to coaching institutes.

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

How to qualify for the UGC NET Computer Science and Applications exam in first Attempt?

The candidates who are going to appear for the upcoming UGC NET June Cycle between August 21 to September 4, 2024, must go through the suggestions below to qualify for the exam in the first attempt:

Prepare for the Paper 1 Efficiently

We know we are discussing tips for passing exams through computer science exams. However, this is the most essential requirement to qualify for the NTA UGC NET 2024. Many students focus only on paper 2 and ignore the paper. However, candidates must qualify for both papers to pass the exam. Therefore, disregarding Paper I is strictly prohibited. So, prepare your Paper-I as you create your lesson plans.

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Understanding the Syllabus

Moving on to dissertations, the first step is to review and understand the syllabus. Familiarising with the syllabus will help the candidates to avoid unnecessary learning. UGC recently updated the syllabus for each subject. Available on the official website. The syllabus contains topics from the master's course syllabus.

Solve Previous Year's Question Papers

We recommend completing the previous year's survey before continuing to build your timetable. This will help you identify essential topics (Frequently Asked Questions and Top Asked Topics). Popular topics in computer applications include data structures, algorithms, C, operating systems, computer networks, software development, automata (TOC), computer organization, digital electronics, and graph theory.

Other less important topics are Computer Graphics, Soft Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Compilers, Current Trends, and Technologies.

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Make a Timetable

Design the timetable accordingly. Remember to reserve Paper-I time. Take frequent breaks between study sessions to refresh your mind. Follow your schedule with complete dedication, only missing a day of study if you are sick.

Make Notes

Study the topics, take notes on key points related to the topic. Cross-check your notes if you have any doubts. These notes are also useful when making last-minute revisions.

Practice from Books

We don't recommend buying a lot of spare books and stacking them on your desk. Almost all topics in the UGC NET syllabus are taken from the master syllabus. So, study only the subject matter of PG's books. Another option is to get a library membership and buy books to study different subjects.

Solve Sample Papers and Previous Years’ Questions

The candidates must prepare for the Computer Science and Application by solving the sample and previous years’ papers. It will unburden the candidates by 50 per cent. Appear in the UGC NET mock tests to enhance speed, accuracy, and time management. The UGC NET exam is carried out in the CBY mode. So, the mock tests in the exam conditions will help the candidates to get acquainted with the UGC NET exam pattern.

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UGC NET Syllabus FAQs

Q: Is there any negative marking scheme in the UGC NET exam?

A: No, the UGC NET exam does not have a negative marking scheme. UGC NET 2024 comprises 150 multiple-choice questions, and candidates will have three hours to complete the exam. 50 questions are for Paper 1, and 100 questions for Paper 2. There are no restrictions on going back and forth between papers. All questions are required.

Q: What are the different units of the UGC NET Computer Science and Applications exam?

A: The UGC NET Computer Science and Applications exam comprises 10 units. The list of the units has been given below for the candidates:

Teaching Aptitude
Research Aptitude
Comprehension
Communication
Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
Logical Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Information and Communication Technology
People, Development and Environment
Higher Education System

Q: Will there be an interview after NET?

A: After qualifying for the UGC NET exam, the candidate should prepare for the lectureship and JRF interview. Many institutions/universities conduct UGC NET rounds of interviews to recruit suitable candidates for JRF and Assistant Professor positions.

Q: Are 2 months for UGC NET enough?

A: The UGC NET exam is a national-level exam. Although the exam level is high and the preparation period of 2 months is relatively short, students can still take on the challenge. To qualify for the UGC NET exam in 2-3 months, students start by reviewing questionnaires from the last 5-6 years.

Q: Is the UGC NET certificate mandatory to get admission as PhD scholar?

A: Many universities require a UGC NET certificate as an essential requirement for a PhD. Some universities conduct entrance examinations to select doctoral candidates. Universities conducting admissions exams do not require the UGC NET certificate as a mandatory requirement.

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