Aspirant! National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully conducted the UGC NET Computer Science examination for December 2025 cycle in 1st shift today i.e. 6th January 2024. The examination is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in two shifts: First Shift from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Second Shift from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM. This article provides insight into the exam analysis covering the overall difficulty level, core topics and other relevant details for candidates preparing to appear in subsequent sessions of the UGC NET exam.
UGC NET Computer Science Paper 2025 Schedule
UGC NET Computer Science Paper 2025 is being conducted in two shifts, each lasting for three hours without any break. Candidates are required to complete the entire question paper in a single session. Shift timings and additional details are given in the table below:
| UGC NET Computer Science Paper 2025 Exam Schedule |
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| shift | paper | Mark | Number of Questions (Compulsory) | Duration | Time |
| shift 1 | I | 100 | 50 | 3 hours (no break) | 09:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| II | 200 | 100 | |||
| exam date | 6 January 2025 | ||||
ugc net computer science exam pattern
UGC NET Computer Science exam is conducted online as a Computer Based Test (CBT). The exam is structured into two sections: Paper 1, which consists of 50 questions, and Paper 2, which consists of 100 questions. The exam pattern is designed around these two papers. Detailed information about the exam pattern can be found in the table below:
- Total questions – 150
- Total marks – 300
- objective type multiple choice questions
- Candidates will get 2 marks for each correct answer.
- There is no negative marking.
| paper | Mark | number of questions | mcq | total duration |
| I | 100 | 50 | The questions will be of general nature, aimed at assessing the teaching/research ability of the candidate. It is mainly designed to test the reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate. |
3 hours without any break. All questions will be compulsory. |
| II | 200 | 100 | Related Subject i.e. Computer Science |
UGC NET Computer Science Exam Analysis for Paper I
Given below is a comprehensive analysis of UGC NET Paper 1 exam 2025. Candidates can review all the topics covered in the question paper along with the number of questions from each section and their respective difficulty levels. Overall, the difficulty level of the paper was rated easy to moderate.
| Overall Analysis of UGC NET Paper I Exam |
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| subjects | level | number of questions |
| teaching qualification | easy-medium | 4 |
| research ability | easy-medium | 5 |
| Understanding | medium | 5 |
| logical reasoning | medium | 4 |
| data interpretation | easy-medium | 4-5 |
| Mathematic | medium | 6 |
| Communications | easy-medium | 3 |
| people and development | easy-medium | 2-3 |
| higher education | easy-medium | 3 |
| information technology | easy-medium | 5 |
| Total | easy-medium | 37-42 |
UGC NET Computer Science Exam Analysis 2025
Subject wise UGC NET Computer Science paper analysis is mentioned in the article below. UGC NET Paper I will consist of 11 sections which include Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Mathematics, Communication, Environment, People and Development, Higher Education and Information Technology. UGC NET Computer Science paper analysis subject wise and questions asked for Shift 1 and Shift 2 are given below.
| subjects | ugc net computer science paper 1 morning shift |
| teaching qualification |
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| research ability |
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| Understanding | Rath Yatra |
| logical reasoning |
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| data interpretation |
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| Mathematic |
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| Communications |
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| People, Environment and Development |
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| higher education |
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| information technology |
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UGC NET Computer Science Exam Analysis for Paper II
Here candidates can read the UGC NET Computer Science Exam Analysis in detail topic wise which has come in various subjects.
| UGC NET Computer Science Exam Analysis Subject Wise | |
| UGC NET Computer Science Exam Analysis Topics Morning Shift | Total Questions |
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55-60 |
| Total | 55-60 |
| exam level | medium |
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